A Doctor’s Personal Experience with Diabetes: Dr. Suresh Bharambe’s Journey with FFD
I Dropped My HbA1c From 7 to 5.8 in 3 Months!
- Name - Dr. Suresh Vikram Bharambe
- Age - 61 Years Young
- Profession - General Practitioner
- Place - Bhusawal, Maharashtra.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c reduced from 7 to 5.8 in 3 months
- Stopped diabetes medication completely in 2 months
- Maintained stable weight and digestion
- Honest, realistic experience with the program
My Diabetes Story
My diabetes was detected during a routine medical check-up, after I started experiencing fatigue and exhaustion.
There were no dramatic symptoms, no complications, no major warning signs.
There were no dramatic symptoms, no complications, no major warning signs.
My mother had diabetes later in her life, so I was aware that genetics could play a role.
Initially, I managed diabetes with a single 5 mg tablet daily. My HbA1c was around 7 at the time.
How Was FFD Introduced & Why I Joined
As a medical professional, I approach any health program with caution. I joined Freedom From Diabetes to see how a structured lifestyle-based program works in real life, beyond theory.
I wanted to observe whether disciplined food habits and exercise could help me manage diabetes without dependency on medicines.
My Journey with FFD
During the program, I was able to stop diabetes medication completely and remained medicine-free in nearly two months.
Over time, my HbA1c steadily improved, coming down to around 5.8 and currently holding at 6.
Since my BMI was already on the lower side, my weight remained stable throughout the journey.
Over time, my HbA1c steadily improved, coming down to around 5.8 and currently holding at 6.
Since my BMI was already on the lower side, my weight remained stable throughout the journey.
I did not have major issues with digestion or sleep earlier, and both continued to remain normal.
I am still taking cholesterol medication, which is now under medical review for a possible discontinuation.
I am still taking cholesterol medication, which is now under medical review for a possible discontinuation.
What Changed and What Didn’t
I believe in sharing my journey honestly and realistically.
While my weight remained stable and my daily routine felt largely familiar, the most meaningful change was achieving stable blood sugar control without the need for diabetes medication.
While my weight remained stable and my daily routine felt largely familiar, the most meaningful change was achieving stable blood sugar control without the need for diabetes medication.
Along the way, I gained deeper clarity around food choices and exercise, and even moments of doubt became learning points.
Overall, the journey strengthened my discipline, awareness, and confidence in managing my health proactively.
Overall, the journey strengthened my discipline, awareness, and confidence in managing my health proactively.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Today:
- I remain off diabetes medicines
- My sugar levels are stable
- I follow a more conscious routine
- I continue medical consultations for cholesterol management
As a doctor, I believe everybody responds differently, and not every journey looks dramatic. Stability itself can be a success.
