11.1 to 6.3—The Power of Lifestyle & FFD in My Reversal Story
When Life Gave Me a Wake-Up Call, FFD Gave Me a New Start
- Name - Mr. Mahadevan V
- Age - 45 Years Young
- Profession - Corporate Employee
- Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Hello all,
I am Mahadevan V, a corporate based residing in Mumbai.
Key Takeaways
- Medicine stopped
- Improved HbA1c
- Excellent fitness
My Diabetes Story
I was in my mid-30s when I received a shocking diagnosis—my HbA1c had skyrocketed to 11.1. It made no sense to me at first. I had no family history of diabetes, Was Underweight, and led what I thought was a fairly active life. But looking deeper, the culprits became clear: constant work-related travel, erratic meal timings, and worst of all—chronic sleep deprivation from late nights.
The timing couldn’t have been worse. My wife and I were in a delicate phase of life—our first child had just taken his first steps, and our second was on the way. The diagnosis shook us. Thankfully, my wife, a doctor herself, gave me some perspective: this was more a lifestyle crisis than a medical one.
I started taking Metformin as advised by my GP, and within a month, My HbA1c dropped to the mid-8s. Three months later, it was down to 6.6, and soon after, it touched 6.1.
But even with that improvement, my numbers kept hovering between 6.1 and the mid-6s. Something still felt off. I knew I could do better—and I wasn’t ready to settle for “just okay.”
That’s when my wife’s batchmate—A renowned diabetic Retinologist—recommended incorporating Nitric Oxide Dumps and Green Smoothies into my routine. I followed his advice and felt a significant improvement in my overall well-being.
How was FFD introduced?
At the beginning of 2024, my sugar levels unexpectedly surged to the mid-8s again. This was a wake-up call. My wife and I decided to take a more structured approach. We came across Dr. Tripathi’s sessions, and just before my wife’s birthday, she gave me an unexpected but thoughtful gift—she had already enrolled me in FFD’s 108th batch.
Reversal Story
The FFD team studied my case in detail and jotted down a tailor-made plan. As I began implementing it positive results started pouring in.
By the time I joined FFD, My HbA1c had already come down to the mid-6s. But within the *first week*, I was told to stop my medication—a huge relief! Since then, the journey has been nothing short of transformative.
Thanks to the HTP 108 course, exercise is no longer a chore—It’s now the *center* of my day. Everything, including work, aligns around my fitness routine. I’m striving every day to become a better version of myself—for my kids, for my wife, and for me.
My current HbA1c hovers around 6.3–6.4, and I’m working to bring it even lower. But beyond the numbers, I’ve gained clarity, discipline, and a healthier relationship with food and life.
