How I Brought My Diabetes & Weight Under Control After Menopause

I Brought My HbA1c From 11 to 7.5 in Just 4 Months After 8 Years of Diabetes!

Name - Mrs. Sunita Madhusudan Shidunkar
Age - 59 Years Young
Profession - Tax Consultant
Place - Thane, Mumbai.

My name is Sunita Madhusudan Shidunkar, I am 59 years old, and I live in Thane. I have been working as a tax consultant for over 30 years, a profession that often involves long working hours and irregular schedules.

I have been living with diabetes for about 8 years, and my journey truly changed when I discovered Freedom From Diabetes (FFD). Through lifestyle changes and disciplined routines, I have started bringing my sugar levels and weight under control.

Key Takeaways

HbA1c reduced from 11 to 7.5 in 4 months
Diabetes medicines reduced from three to two
Weight reduced from 89 kg to 76 kg in 4 months
Lost 3 kg during 9-day fasting (FFF)
Energy levels and daily activity improved significantly
Whole family inspired to adopt healthier habits

My Diabetes Story

I first came to know about my diabetes around the time of menopause. Before that, I never had any sugar-related issues.

After menopause, my body started going through several changes; hot flashes, body aches, and hormonal imbalances.

During one of my routine check-ups, my sugar levels were found to be high.

Diabetes also runs in my family, as my mother had diabetes, so I knew I had to take it seriously.

Over time, my sugar readings started rising significantly. When I joined the FFD program, my HbA1c had reached 11, which was quite alarming.

How I Discovered FFD

I came to know about Freedom From Diabetes through Supriya Kautekar, who had already seen great results from the program.

She encouraged me to explore it and explained how lifestyle changes could help bring diabetes under control.

When my sugar readings started touching around 200, I realized I needed structured guidance and decided to join the program.

Mrs. Sunita Madhusudan Shidunkar

My Reversal Journey

When I started the program, my HbA1c was around 11.

Within a few months, my readings started improving. My most recent HbA1c dropped to around 7.5, which was a big step forward.

My medications have also started reducing gradually.

Earlier, I was taking three diabetes medicines, but now my doctors have reduced it to two, and the doses have also been adjusted.

Along with this, I have also experienced weight loss. My weight was around 89 kg, and now it has reduced significantly to 76 kg.

Even during travel or social events, if my sugar levels increase slightly, I now know how to bring them back under control by adjusting my routine.

Athletic Identity

Exercise has become a regular part of my daily routine.

Every morning, I wake up early and spend about one hour walking and exercising on the ground.

My routine includes:

Morning walking
Basic exercise routines recommended by FFD
Short walks after dinner for better sugar control

These activities have helped me feel lighter and more energetic throughout the day.

Other Health Improvements

Since following the program, I have noticed several positive changes.

Earlier, I often felt lazy and heavy, especially in the evenings. Now, I feel active and energetic, and my daily work feels much easier.

The 9-day fasting protocol also helped me significantly. During that period, I lost about 3 kg and experienced a sense of relief and lightness in my body.

My sleep schedule has improved, and I now eat dinner earlier, around 6:30 pm, which has made a noticeable difference.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

One of the most beautiful outcomes of this journey is that it has inspired my entire family.

My husband has started following many of the lifestyle changes with me, and his sugar levels have also improved significantly from around 300 earlier to around 160–170 now.

My daughter has also become more conscious about fitness and practices yoga regularly.

Today, many people ask me how I managed to reduce my weight and control my sugar levels.

I proudly tell them about the Freedom From Diabetes program.