A 21-Year Diabetes Journey And the Lessons That Mattered
I Brought My HbA1c From 8 to 6.5 in just 6 Months with FFD!
- Name - Mr. Hemant Nerurkar
- Age - 76 Years Young
- Profession - Retired Teacher
- Place - Pune, Maharashtra.
Key Takeaways
- Off insulin for 1 full year
- Lost 6 kg steadily (68 to 62 kg) in 6 months
- HbA1c reduced from 8 to 6.5
- Lifestyle changes made insulin-free living possible
- Restarted insulin when diet-exercise consistency dropped
- Valuable learning: diabetes can be controlled, but only when discipline is maintained
My Diabetes Story
I was diagnosed more than 20 years ago. It came as a surprise during a routine blood report.
With my mother and relatives also diabetic, there was a family history, but I hadn’t experienced any symptoms myself.
With my mother and relatives also diabetic, there was a family history, but I hadn’t experienced any symptoms myself.
Over the years, I managed with medicines and insulin when needed, but nothing showed results as clearly as lifestyle change.
How FFD Entered My Life
My sister joined FFD and benefited from the program.
Through her, I came to know about the Holistic Transformation Program.
The idea of diabetes reversal was very motivating. I had also read books on reversal, which strengthened my resolve to try.
Through her, I came to know about the Holistic Transformation Program.
The idea of diabetes reversal was very motivating. I had also read books on reversal, which strengthened my resolve to try.
My Reversal Journey
When I joined, my HbA1c was around 8 and I was taking 10 units of insulin every day.
But within just one week of following the FFD protocols, my insulin was stopped completely and I stayed insulin-free for one full year.
During this time, I felt lighter, more energetic and incredibly stable.
My weight dropped from 68 kg to 62 kg and diabetes was fully managed without injections.
But within just one week of following the FFD protocols, my insulin was stopped completely and I stayed insulin-free for one full year.
During this time, I felt lighter, more energetic and incredibly stable.
My weight dropped from 68 kg to 62 kg and diabetes was fully managed without injections.
Later, when I struggled to maintain the diet and exercise consistency, my sugars increased and I had to restart insulin.
But that one year changed everything for me. It proved beyond doubt that reversal is possible as long as I follow the system.
But that one year changed everything for me. It proved beyond doubt that reversal is possible as long as I follow the system.
Athletic Identity
I did not follow a specific athletic discipline or practice meditation formally.
My major learnings were from the diet and structured program guidelines.
My major learnings were from the diet and structured program guidelines.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
After a year of success, inconsistency pulled me back. But even today, I believe that:
- FFD works
- Lifestyle control is critical
- Discipline determines outcomes
I appreciated the medical guidance I received during the program.
I also learned that certain medicines pushing the pancreas long-term should be avoided, and I stopped those.
I also learned that certain medicines pushing the pancreas long-term should be avoided, and I stopped those.
Overall, the experience was valuable and eye-opening.
