A Remarkable Diabetes Reversal and Weight Loss Story - Urmil Shah
Thank you FFD for Life 2.0!
- Name - Mr. Urmil Shah
- Age - 48 Years Young
- Profession - Director - MNC
- Place - Pune
Hello all,
I'm Urmil Shah, currently holding the position of Director at a Multinational IT company.
Key Takeaways
- Blood Sugar Levels Back to Normal
- Lost 30 kg in Just 6 Months
- Waist Circumference Reduced by 20 cm (wardrobe size reduced from 2XL to Medium)
My Diabetes Story
For a couple of years, I had been in a pre-diabetic state, but I never took concrete steps to address it, often attributing it to the demands of my high-pressure IT job.
Despite my weight issues, I generally maintained an optimistic and enthusiastic outlook, so I didn't let these concerns affect me much.
However, everything changed in March 2023 when my HbA1c test results revealed a level of 8.3 during my annual check-up, officially categorizing me as a diabetic, which was the first in my family.
Alongside this diagnosis, I experienced several health issues such as bloating, acidity, fatigue, and breathlessness while walking, adding to my worries.
How did FFD happen?
It was one of my neighbors who had successfully reversed her 15-year-old diabetes with FFD who introduced me to it.
What made me choose FFD?
The idea of being labeled as a diabetic and having to rely on medications with lifestyle restrictions was simply unacceptable to me. I didn't want to set a wrong example for my children and viewed it as a personal failure.
I was determined to take positive and concrete actions to reverse the negative health report.
I attended Dr. Pramod Tripathi's comprehensive introductory webinar, where he elaborated on the causes of diabetes, methods for reversing it through lifestyle changes without medication, and FFD's holistic approach to long-term care and cure.
Dr. Tripathi even dedicated an extra hour to address numerous questions from attendees all across India. By the end of the webinar, I had made the firm decision to join FFD and I enrolled in the FFD type 2 diabetes reversal program - HTP immediately.
Mr. Urmil Shah
Reversal Story
By diligently adhering to all of FFD's prescribed protocols, I began to witness immediate results within the very first month of my journey.
Remarkably, in just six months since joining FFD, I shed a total of 24 kilograms. My blood sugar levels are now well under control, and my physical health has shown tremendous improvement. I've undergone an incredible transformation, going from 104 kilograms to a healthy 74 kilograms. My waist circumference has significantly reduced from 114 centimeters to 94 centimeters.
The most astonishing change has been in my HbA1c levels, which dropped from 8.3 to an impressive 5.6 in just six months.
I've transitioned from being a diabetic person to not even being pre-diabetic anymore. What's more, I successfully passed the dreaded Glucose Tolerance Test in September 2023, where one must consume 75 grams of glucose and then have blood drawn after 1 and 2 hours to produce normal blood sugar readings in the lab.
I'm absolutely on cloud nine. My family is overjoyed that my blood sugar levels are back within the normal range, and I've fully regained my health. The physical transformation has been so significant that even my friends and colleagues struggle to recognize me, making me appear at least a decade younger than before.
The ultimate validation came when I accompanied my college-going child to his university, and his friends mistook me for his elder brother.
I've essentially shifted from being an immovable rock to an inspiring rockstar, and it's an incredible feeling. Many individuals in my community have approached me for expert tips, and a couple of them have joined FFD after witnessing my results.
To embrace my newfound vitality, I've chosen the Athletic Identity of a 'Gymer' to start building muscle strength after my substantial weight loss. I’ve started trekking again in parallel and have already lined up various trekking expeditions in 2024. I also eagerly anticipate participating in a 10 K run, and half-marathon, and taking up squash, badminton, and golf as my regular hobbies.
I'm immensely thankful to the FFD experts and mentors who played a pivotal role in my transformation. I'd like to extend special recognition to my wife, the household's diligent enforcer, ensuring my adherence to the dietary regimen.
Furthermore, I'm grateful for the love, admiration, and encouragement from my children, siblings, mother, in-laws, friends, and colleagues. Thank you all so much for your unwavering support!
Key quote
I express my gratitude to FFD for showing me the way and making it possible for me to re-invent and build an enhanced 2.0 version of myself.
