The Magical Transformation of a Bengaluru- Based Diabetic

Mrs. Priya Venkataraman Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) Winner

Name- Priya Venkataraman
Profession - Teacher
Place- Bengaluru

Diabetes can hit anyone, and family history is not always a factor, as Priya Venkataraman found out. But she fought back, and despite 12 years of diabetes medicine, and other Diabetes complications, she successfully got her diabetes under control, and discovered a passion for fitness along the way.

Tell us a little about yourself

I did my graduation in commerce and then post-graduation in HR—that is, Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM). Currently, I give tuition to kids from home.

☘️ When were you diagnosed as diabetic… do you have a family history of diabetes? ☘️

My association with diabetes is not a recent one. It is of a good 12 plus years. Actually, there is no strong history of diabetes in my family.

My own history with diabetes dates back to my pregnancy. Getting pregnant is always good news, and so it was for me as well. Medical tests are a routine affair in any pregnancy, and during one such test, my report revealed high blood sugar levels—gestational diabetes in medical terms.

This often goes away post-delivery. But mine didn’t. It got worse. I was immediately put on medication, which kept increasing as time went by. In other ways too my high blood sugar was definitely taking a toll on me.

I was always fatigued and listless, little injuries and wounds took forever to heal, and I was beset by unexplained aches and pains. Somewhere along the line, I also suffered from a mild stroke, though that is ok now.

🍁 When and how did you get better? 🍁

I call this my Magical Diabetes Reversal Transformation Story. And it began just a few months ago when my sister-in-law told me about Diabetes Specialist Organization i.e. Freedom from Diabetes, and insisted I join. At first, I was hesitant, having been told innumerable times that diabetes is for life.

And also, because I live in Bengaluru, so far away from FFD’s HQ in Pune. But on reading and hearing about FFD’s successes story of Diabetes reversal and doing my own research.

I was convinced that this was my golden opportunity. I attended the Diabetes Reversal program i.e. Discover Reversal Session in November 2020 and immediately enrolled in the Holistic Transformation Program (HTP), Batch 65.

Coming to FFD 🤝was the best decision of my life.

How does FFD’s Diabetes reversal program HTP benefit you?

When I joined my Hb1Ac was 11.4 and weight 86.1 kg. At 38.2, my BMI was very high. Now my HbA1c is 6.7, weight - 63.9 kg, I’ve lost around 22.2 kg and my BMI is down to 28.4. All this in less than 4 months!

My diabetes medicine was reduced almost immediately within a week of joining the Holistic Transformation Program (HTP). Although, I am still on medicine, the dose very small. My doctor’s prognosis is very positive that I will become medicine-free soon and even clear the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT).

At one point I was very worried about my high C-reactive protein (CRP) value, it is an indicator of increased risk for heart disease and stroke. But the FFD team handled it well. They adjusted my diet and exercises and generally tailored the program to suit my needs.

I also learned to fast. Previously, I was too scared to fast because of my fluctuating Blood Sugar levels, but with FFD’s guidance, I successfully completed a 5-day water fast and lost 3 kg through it. Waster fasting too is quite easy with the systematic FFD diet plan. It starts with 2 and 2 meals, then 2 and 1 meal, followed by 1 and 1 meal.

What is your fitness routine like now?

The program really rejuvenated me. I feel full of energy, and I am able to do all exercises. A typical daily routine comprises

50 Surya Namaskar
Super Brain Yoga
30 rounds
Kapalabathi
300 repetitions
150 each nostril
Yoga asanas
Resistance band exercises
180 push-ups
60 planks
abs workout.

All my friends and family members compliment me. According to them, I look much younger and fresh now.The entire program has had a phenomenal effect on not just my physical fitness, but my mental and emotional health too.

🙏🙏All thanks to FFD.🙏🙏

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