From Nutritionist to Warrior: My Diabetes Reversal Journey with FFD
Bouncing Back Stronger: FFD gave me freedom from Diabetes & BP
- Name - Mrs. Sunita Praful Shende
- Age - 61 Years Young
- Profession - Nutritionist
- Place - Bangalore, Karnataka
Hello all,
I am Sunita Praful Shende, A Nutritionist, Based in Bangalore.
Key Takeaways
- Diabetes Medicine stopped.
- BP & statin medicine stopped
- Weight loss 12-13 kg
My Diabetes Story
With a passion for health and wellness, I practiced as a dietician for three years and later continued offering online consultations. However, despite my professional background, I found myself facing a personal health challenge—diabetes.
I was first diagnosed with diabetes around 2008, though I remember experiencing symptoms like frequent giddiness even earlier. At first, I managed without medication, but eventually had to start taking medicines until I joined FFD in 2019.
I was also suffering from thyroid issues from 2008 and BP from 2011.
How was FFD introduced and what made me choose it?
Then came a turning point when I came across Dr. Pramod Tripathi on Doordarshan Marathi program .Deeply inspired, I enrolled in the HTP Batch 49 of the Freedom from Diabetes (FFD) program .
Mrs.Sunita ShendeReversal Story
The FFD team performed a detailed study of my case and designed a tailor-made plan.
Under the guidance of Dr. Jitendra Prawar, Dietician Shraddha, and Exercise Expert Arundhati, I went off medication by the third day of joining FFD - an achievement that surprised and further motivated me . This I repeated in the 111th VIP batch with Dr. Pramod Tripathi.
Despite personal setbacks like severe knee pain, and my father's passing, I stayed committed to the FFD protocol.
In my first stint of FFD , I had dropped to 58 kg from 76 Kg .However as my focus on protocol reduced , I regained weight up to 77 kg and was advised knee replacement. Still, I bounced back—resumed FFD , started physiotherapy, exercise, and lost 12–13 kg in last 8 months, settling at 64–65 kg.
A former Breast - Stroke swimming champ, I embraced aqua workouts and swimming again, Rejoined the Gym after being inspired at FFD’s Lonavala retreat. I now do weight training, Treadmill Walking, and Yoga regularly.
This journey transformed me—Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually. My BP and statin medicines have been stopped, and I’m working towards passing the GTT. My view on food has shifted—now I see it as therapy, not comfort.
Inner transformation work with Dr. Mayurika helped me manage emotions through journaling, affirmations, and meditation. I’ve gone from anxious and short-tempered to calm and resilient.
Once a 10K marathon runner, I have now again resumed walking 2–3 km daily, Climbing stairs, Joining treks ,Aqua Aerobics, and mentoring others through FFD.
I would like to express deep gratitude to Dr Pramod Tripathi , Dr Malhar and FFD team including FFD Bangalore club, For guiding me towards healthy lifestyle free from diabetic medication . My aim now is to crystallise my athletic identity and attempt GTT .
