A Veena Artist’s Journey to Freedom from Diabetes – My 20 Kg Turnaround
I Beat Diabetes Without Medicines – Here's How FFD Changed My Life
- Name - Mrs. Vandana Jy
- Age - 59 Years Young
- Profession - Veena Artist & Musician
- Place - Bangalore, Karnataka
Hello,
I’m Vandana Jy, a classical Veena artist and teacher from Bangalore. My days are filled with Riyaz, concerts, and guiding students in the art of music.
Key Takeaways
- Reversed diabetes without any medication
- Cleared GTT and became officially diabetes-free
- Lost nearly 16.5kg (from 85.5 kg to 69 kg ) after joining FFD
- HbA1c dropped from 7.2 to 5.9
- Gained mental clarity, confidence, and energy
My Diabetes Story
In early 2024, I casually got my health checked again, two years after my last full-body test. To my shock, my HbA1c had shot up to 7.9. While I had no major symptoms, in hindsight,
I did notice things, slow healing, frequent urination, and weight gain. There was no strong family history either; my father had only age-related mild diabetes after 80.
So, the diagnosis really surprised me.
My sedentary life style due to my profession probably contributed to my becoming diabetic and over weight.
I wanted to try and reduce diabetes and weight on my own and started having a more balanced diet and controlled portions.
Couldn’t exersise much though. I felt consulting a physician,at this point , would mean starting off on diabetic medications.
Which I wanted to avoid. After 3 months my HbA1c has reduced to 7.2. I could reduce just about a couple of kgs with my efforts.
And I was still a diabetic. This was when I providentially came across FFD.
How I Found FFD
Scrolling through Facebook one day, I came across a video of Dr. Pramod Tripathi. His clarity, energy, and the concept of diabetes reversal without medicine really drew me in.
After attending the Discovery Reversal Session, I was convinced. This wasn’t just another diet program. It was a whole lifestyle transformation. I knew I had to try it.
Mrs. Vandana Jy
My Reversal Journey
I joined FFD in September 2024. My weight was 85.5 kg at the time.
Within months of following the protocol, My HbA1c came down to 5.9, and I cleared my Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) officially becoming diabetes-free.
This journey was made possible with the expert support of:
- Diet Expert: Mrs. Suganya Nandakumar
- Exercise Expert: Dr. Nabeena N
- Medical Expert: Dr. Amrutha Prabhu
- FFD App medical supervisor: Dr. Subodh Deshmukh ( whose continuous guidance, support and encouragement helped me lot )
I am Veena artist bound to long hours of sitting, but I have transformed into someone who now also prioritizes walking, mindful eating, and conscious health routines and self help.
Inner Transformation
I took the Optimism Assessment as part of FFD and was surprised to be tagged as “pessimistic.” But it led to a deeper reflection.
With the help of Dr. Udita Kejriwal, I explored my inner patterns.
I already practiced meditation and journaling, but FFD helped me sharpen these tools and use them more purposefully. Music remains my anchor, but now I also understand the emotional side of healing better.
Fasting, Diet, and Discipline
Initially, fasting felt impossible. But the structured steps, expert guidance, and community support helped me adopt it fully. I never imagined I could be a ‘Vegan ‘.
As a vegetarian I used to consume dairy products but adopting a vegan lifestyle has helped in my journey of Freedom from Diabetes.
I now manage occasional extended fasts with ease and maintain a clean diet without feeling deprived.
My Athletic Identity
While I haven’t joined a gym or sports club, I stay active through: Yoga , strength and cardio exersises. Walking and occasional jogging.
If time permits, I’d love to do more trekking and sports in the future.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
My current weight is 69 kg. I feel lighter, more energetic, and most importantly free. I may not speak about this publicly often, but I recommend FFD to everyone struggling with diabetes. It truly works.
