From Critical Sugar Levels (550) to Medicine-Free Life: Ratna Mishra’s Remarkable Turnaround at 69
I Quit My Diabetes Meds Within Just 1 Month Thanks to FFD!
- Name - Mrs. Ratna Mishra
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Age - 69 Years
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Profession - Homemaker
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City - Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c improved from 10 to 5.7 in 2 months
- Became medicine-free within 1 months
- Weight reduced from 85 kg to 75 kg in 8 months
- Cleared IGT
- Improved uric acid, kidney function, and overall health
- Built a consistent yoga-based routine
My Diabetes Story
My diagnosis came as a complete shock. No one in my family neither maternal nor paternal, had diabetes.
We always believed it would never happen to us.
We always believed it would never happen to us.
But gradually, I started experiencing symptoms like extreme tiredness, lethargy, dizziness, excessive thirst, and frequent urination.
Initially, we ignored them, thinking it was just age or routine fatigue.
Initially, we ignored them, thinking it was just age or routine fatigue.
During a regular checkup in late 2024, everything changed.
My post-meal sugar was around 550, and fasting was above 220–250. It was a critical situation.
My post-meal sugar was around 550, and fasting was above 220–250. It was a critical situation.
What Made Things Worse Before Getting Better
After diagnosis, I was immediately hospitalized and put on insulin along with multiple medications.
One issue led to another:
- Irregular bowel movements
- Development of fistula
- Skin complications
- Antibiotics and additional medications
At one point, I was taking 6–7 medicines just for diabetes, along with medicines for thyroid, hypertension, and other complications.
It felt like a never-ending cycle.
How was FFD introduced and what made me choose it?
My son had come across videos and references related to natural diabetes management.
He also heard about the work being done by doctors in Pune.
He also heard about the work being done by doctors in Pune.
With no clear direction and increasing complications, we decided to try the Freedom From Diabetes program in January 2025.
At that time, my HbA1c was still around 7–10, and I was physically and emotionally drained.
Mrs. Ratna MishraMy Reversal Journey
What followed was nothing short of life-changing. Within 1 month, I was completely off diabetes medications.
We closely monitored my sugar levels using continuous glucose tracking, which helped us understand my body’s response in real-time.
Gradually:
- My HbA1c dropped to 5.7
- My sugar levels stabilized significantly
- My dependency on medicines ended
- Alongside this, I also saw improvements in:
- Uric acid levels (normalized over time)
- Kidney function (eGFR improved)
- Overall digestion and energy
When I started, my weight was around 85 kg. Over time, I reduced it to 75 kg, losing nearly 10 kg.
Currently, my weight is around 80 kg, and I am working on getting it back down with consistency.
My diet has changed significantly:
- Mostly plant-based (vegan-leaning)
- Minimal dairy (only occasional paneer)
- No sugar and no milk in tea
My Athletic Identity
- At my age, I chose a sustainable and consistent form of activity.
- 45 minutes of chair yoga daily
- Senior-friendly exercises
- Consistency over intensity
- No matter where I am, even while traveling I try to maintain this routine.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Looking back, this journey feels like a second chance at life.
From being in a critical condition with extremely high sugar levels and multiple complications… to becoming medicine-free and stable it has been a complete transformation.
From being in a critical condition with extremely high sugar levels and multiple complications… to becoming medicine-free and stable it has been a complete transformation.
We also realized that stress may have been one of the hidden triggers, even without any family history.
Today, I feel more aware, more in control, and far more confident about my health.
