A Child Specialist's Journey: Reversing Diabetes After 15 Years with FFD
From Treating Kids to Reversing Diabetes: Dr. Ram's FFD Success
- Name - Dr. Ram S
- Age - 74 Years Young
- Profession - Pediatrician
- Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Hello all,
I am Dr. Ram S, A Child specialist based in Mumbai. I have been practicing pediatrics for over 46 years.
Key Takeaways
- Minimal medicine
- Weight loss 16 kg
- Dramatic reduction in visceral fat
My Diabetes Story
My health challenges came as a complete surprise—I was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 59 during a trip to Malaysia. I remember feeling unusually tired on that tour.
While my wife went shopping, I did just lie down in the hotel room. It felt strange, But I brushed it aside at that time.
After returning to Mumbai, A Doctor friend suggested I get my blood sugar checked. The results were shocking—My fasting sugar was over 400 mg/dL, And My HbA1c was around 10.
That marked the beginning of a 15-year-long battle with diabetes.
I have a strong family history— Both my parents were diabetic. My father passed away due to a heart attack, And my Mother suffered from paralysis. Despite being a medical professional myself, I found myself on an ever-increasing list of medications.
From age 59 to about 71, I kept consulting diabetologists. Medications kept increasing, But my sugar never came under control. My weight ballooned to 94 kg. I was fed up.
How was FFD introduced and what made me choose it?
Then came what felt like a divine intervention—a pop-up video featuring Dr. B.M. Hegde and Dr. Pramod Tripathi. I’ve always had immense respect for Dr. Hegde, And when he vouched for FFD, I knew I had to give it a try.
Dr. Tripathi’s scientific approach and clarity were magnetic. It just clicked. Around May or June, shortly after COVID-19, I joined HTP Batch 59 of FFD.
Dr. Ram S
Reversal Story
With Dr. Kiran and later Dr. Ashwini’s guidance, I underwent a dramatic transformation—dropping from 94 kg to 78 kg, and I have maintained it for over 2–3 years.
For nearly three decades, I worked 18-hours a day—treating 120+ patients, managing a 25-bed hospital, Surviving on 3–4 hours of sleep, And eating irregularly.
Despite some gym and swimming, I neglected my health. The diabetes diagnosis was a wake-up call.
FFD brought structure and healing. I follow the diet strictly—salads, dal, sprouts for breakfast, and balanced meals without rice or roti.
That carb-heavy habit is gone. I completed the FFF program and proudly reduced my visceral fat from 19 to 11 — My dietitian was amazed.
I’m now mostly medicine-free, taking only a small dose of metformin and preventive BP and kidney meds. My HbA1c is 6.2, And while my fasting sugar hovers around 133, everything else is excellent.
The Inner Transformation changed me deeply. I write a gratitude journal daily and listen to Dr. Tripathi’s “Conversation with God” each morning.
It fills me with peace—Visualizing divinity, and expressing thanks—it’s my spiritual anchor.
I continue strength training at home and stick to all protocols. Though my kids won’t let me return to the gym post-COVID, I stay active.
I am honored to be part of the FFD Legends group and have inspired many to join.
Still, as Dr. Tripathi says, only those with a strong ‘why’ truly commit. But I keep trying to motivate them!
