How a 56-Year-Old Civil Engineer Transformed His Health After 15 Years of Diabetes, Reduced Medicines & Improved HbA1c From 7.2 to 5.7 With FFD

I Quit 14 years of Diabetes Meds in Just 3 Months With FFD!

Name - Mr. Birendra Singh
Age - 56 Years Young
Profession - Civil Engineer
Place - Kolkata, West Bengal.

For 15 years, diabetes was a part of my life.

Like many people living with diabetes, I depended on medicines and regular monitoring. But somewhere inside, I always wanted to improve my health and reduce my dependence on medicines.

My diabetes journey was not only about sugar levels. Over the years, I realised that lifestyle, stress, exercise, and daily habits play a major role in overall health.

Through my journey with Freedom From Diabetes (FFD), I understood the importance of structured lifestyle changes, discipline, and consistency.

Today, at 56, I feel stronger, more active, and more confident about building a healthier future.

Key Takeaways:

Living with diabetes for 15 years
HbA1c improved from 7.2 to 5.7 in 5 months
Reduced weight from 72 kg to 61.5 kg in 5 months
Stopped diabetes meds in 3 months
Cholesterol medicine reduced from Razel 10 mg to 5 mg
Thyroid medicine reduced from Thyronorm 75 mcg to 37.5 mcg
Waist reduced from 102cm to 90cm
Cleared GTT
Cleared IGT
Completed FFF10 and FFF11, losing 3.5 kg during each program
Following the 3:2:1 FFD exercise protocol
Building a strong, lean, and healthy body through consistent fitness

My Diabetes Story

My diabetes journey started in 2012 when I was working in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

During that phase of my life, I was under a lot of work-related stress and had very little time for exercise or physical activity.

A routine health check-up revealed that my blood sugar levels were elevated. After consulting my doctor, I was diagnosed with diabetes.

At that time, I started taking medicines and continued with my regular lifestyle.

Over the years, diabetes became a constant responsibility.

I managed my condition through medicines, but I always felt that there had to be a better way to improve my overall health.

I gradually understood that diabetes management is not only about controlling sugar levels.

It requires attention towards food, exercise, stress management, and creating sustainable habits.

This understanding motivated me to look for a more complete approach towards health transformation.

How FFD Introduced Me

I came to know about Freedom From Diabetes through someone who had experienced the program.

When I learned about FFD’s scientific approach and the importance given to food, fitness, mindset, and medical supervision, I felt it aligned with what I was looking for.

Earlier, I had difficulty following lifestyle protocols consistently. But with better understanding, commitment, and renewed focus, I started implementing the principles in my daily life.

The structured guidance helped me become more disciplined and take greater ownership of my health journey.

Mr. Birendra Singh

My Reversal Journey

My goal was not just to improve my sugar numbers but to transform my overall health.

The journey required patience and consistency. I started focusing on improving my food habits, exercising regularly, and building healthier routines.

Slowly, I started noticing positive changes in my health parameters.

My HbA1c improved from 7.2 to 5.7. My weight reduced from 72 kg to 61.5 kg, and I became more active and energetic.

Before Transformation:

Weight: 72 kg
HbA1c: 7.2
Diabetes medicines: Required
Cholesterol medicine: Razel 10 mg
Thyroid medicine: Thyronorm 75 mcg
Exercise routine: Limited due to work commitments

After Transformation:

Weight: 61.5 kg
HbA1c: 5.7
Diabetes medicines: Reduced significantly
Cholesterol medicine: Reduced from Razel 10 mg to 5 mg
Thyroid medicine: Reduced from Thyronorm 75 mcg to 37.5 mcg
GTT: Cleared
IGT: Cleared
Lifestyle: Active and disciplined

This journey taught me that consistency is the foundation of long-term health improvement.

Fast for Freedom Experience

As part of my FFD journey, I participated in Fast for Freedom 10 and 11.

Initially, fasting was a new experience for me, but with proper preparation and guidance, I was able to complete both programs successfully.

During each 9-day fasting program, I lost around 3.5 kg.

The experience helped me understand my body better and improved my confidence in managing cravings and making conscious food choices.

It showed me that with the right mindset and discipline, we can achieve things that once seemed difficult.

Inner Transformation Journey

Along with physical changes, FFD also helped me develop a stronger mindset.

Meditation and mindfulness became important parts of my lifestyle. I learned the importance of patience, discipline, and staying committed to my goals.

I realised that true transformation is not only about achieving better reports. It is about creating habits that become a natural part of life.

Athletic Identity

Fitness has now become an important part of my daily routine.

Currently, I follow the 3:2:1 FFD exercise protocol with the goal of building a strong, lean, and healthy body.

My focus is not only on managing diabetes but becoming fitter and healthier with every passing year.

Exercise has become a lifestyle that gives me energy, confidence, and a sense of achievement.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Today, I am posted in Kolkata and continue to focus on maintaining my health through disciplined lifestyle practices.

My journey has taught me that age is not a limitation when you are committed to improving yourself.

After 15 years of diabetes, I have experienced the power of consistent lifestyle changes.

FFD helped me understand that health transformation requires the right knowledge, patience, and dedication.

The biggest achievement is not just the improvement in my reports. It is the confidence that I can continue building a stronger and healthier version of myself.