Overview

• Eric Stonestreet was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2009 but kept it hidden for years due to shame and embarrassment.
• In 2022, he began weekly Mounjaro injections, which significantly improved his blood sugar levels and led to notable weight loss.
• Stonestreet credits the treatment with inspiring lifestyle changes, including healthier eating and regular exercise, to complement the medication's effects.
• Motivated by memories of his late father's diabetic neuropathy and his desire to support his fiancée's children, he committed to reversing his health trajectory.
• Now a spokesperson for Eli Lilly, Stonestreet uses his platform to promote open discussions around type 2 diabetes and destigmatize medical weight-loss therapies.