40 Years of Diabetes to Freedom, Pallavi Deshpande’s Journey of Faith and Freedom

I Stopped 18 Years of Insulin in 1 Month Thanks to FFD!

Name - Mrs. Pallavi Deshpande
Age - 71 Years Young
Profession - Homemaker
Place - Pune, Maharashtra.

Hello, I’m Pallavi Deshpande from Pune. I’ve lived with diabetes for more than forty years & half a lifetime. I never imagined I’d be able to reduce or stop insulin after depending on it for decades. But thanks to FFD, I not only achieved an HbA1c of 5.9 without insulin but also lost 20 kg and rediscovered my energy, confidence, and zest for life.

Key Takeaways

Insulin-free in 1 months
HbA1c dropped from 10 to 5.9 in 10 months
20 kg weight loss (77 to 57 kg) in 10 months
Regained mobility and strength through physiotherapy
Feels energetic, active, and confident

My Diabetes Story

I was first diagnosed with diabetes around 1983-84. At that time, awareness was low, and treatment meant lifelong medication and insulin. Eventually, I began insulin therapy taking around 35 units daily.

There’s a strong family history of diabetes. My mother was diabetic too and I accepted it as something inevitable.

For many years, I simply managed with medicines, injections, and routine meals. There were no major complications, but deep down, I wished I could live without injections.

How FFD Came Into My Life

I came across Freedom From Diabetes (FFD) around 2013 through a friend who had joined. Out of curiosity, I attended Dr Pramod Tripathi’s TRP session, and that changed my mindset completely.

FFD showed me that diabetes could actually be reversed, not just “managed.” That idea felt revolutionary to someone like me who had lived with diabetes for forty years.

I joined the program and began implementing everything I learned; juices, smoothies, plant-based meals, and regular walking. Within months, I experienced results I never thought possible.

My Reversal Journey

When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was around 9 to 10, and I was taking about 30–35 units of insulin per day.

Within months of following the diet, exercise, and detox protocols, my insulin requirement kept dropping.

Finally, I became insulin-free and reached my lowest HbA1c of 5.9 completely without injections!

That moment felt miraculous.

After decades of dependency, I could live freely. I also lost nearly 20 kg, dropping from 77 kg to 57 kg.

I became more active, energetic, and mentally lighter.

Setbacks and Comebacks

After some time, travel and social gatherings trips to the US and UK disrupted my routine.

I slipped back into old eating patterns, indulging in sweets and festive foods. My HbA1c went up again, touching 7.6.

But I’ve never lost faith in FFD. I know exactly what works and how quickly my body responds when I return to the discipline.

Recently, after dealing with a spinal fracture, I began regular physiotherapy. It’s helping me rebuild strength, and I’ve started walking again daily.

I’m now back on track, fully determined to regain my insulin-free status very soon.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Today, I follow FFD’s food principles; fresh juices, smoothies, salads, and minimal grains. I wake up early, do my physiotherapy exercises, and stay active within my limits.

I’ve learned that consistency is everything. Diabetes reversal isn’t magic; it’s discipline, knowledge, and faith all of which FFD has given me.

Even my daughter in London is inspired by my journey and supports me wholeheartedly.

I truly believe that with FFD’s guidance, anyone, even someone who’s lived with diabetes for 40 years can become medicine-free.