How Dr. Abdul Matheen from Bengaluru Prevented Diabetes and Transformed His Health Before It Began

I Lost 5 Kg Within Just 2 Months Thanks to FFD

Name - Dr. Abdul Matheen
Age - 58 Years Young
Profession - Practicing Doctor
Place - Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Hello, I am Dr. Abdul Matheen, 58 years old, a practicing doctor from Bengaluru. With both my parents being diabetic, I always knew I was at high risk. Even though I wasn’t diabetic yet, I didn’t want to wait for the disease to begin. I wanted to prevent it completely.

Key Takeaways

Strong family history of diabetes (both parents)
HbA1c improved from 5.3 to 4.6 in 11 months
Weight reduced from 61 kg to 56 kg in 3 months
Fasting insulin reduced from 8.26 to 4.64
Kidney function (eGFR) normalized
Completed 9-days Fast For Freedom
Athletic identity: runner
Adopted a structured and preventive lifestyle

My Diabetes Story

I was not diabetic when I joined, but I knew I was heading in that direction due to my family history.

As a doctor, I understood the risks, but like many, I hadn’t taken structured action yet.

When I reviewed my reports, I noticed early warning signs that my HbA1c and fasting insulin were not at optimal levels.

That’s when I realized that prevention is much easier than reversal, and I decided to act early.

How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?

I came across Freedom From Diabetes through WhatsApp and Instagram. What caught my attention was the scientific approach and the way reports were analyzed deeply.

I also connected with Dr. Hegde, which gave me more confidence in the program. It wasn’t just general advice, it was structured, data-driven, and personalized.

Dr. Abdul Matheen

My Reversal Story

After joining FFD, my health parameters improved significantly.

My HbA1c dropped from 5.3 to 4.6, and my fasting insulin reduced from 8.26 to 4.64, indicating much better insulin sensitivity. I was also able to drop 5 kg.

My kidney function, which was earlier slightly compromised, also normalized. While my cholesterol is still slightly on the higher side, other markers like VLDL have improved well.

Physically, the biggest transformation has been in my stamina. Earlier, I could run only 1–2 km, but now I comfortably run 10 km.

I also experimented with different fasting protocols including Ramzan 9- days FFF, water fasting, and juice fasting all of which gave me positive experiences, especially in terms of mental clarity and discipline.

Athletic Identity

Running has become my core identity. From struggling with short distances to now running 10 km, it has been a major milestone in my journey.

Along with that, I am currently focusing on strength training to build better muscle mass.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Today, my life is much more structured. I follow a disciplined routine that includes exercise, fasting practices, and mindfulness.

I also practice meditation and breathing techniques, which have helped me stay mentally balanced.

What stands out the most is how this journey has shifted my perspective not just about diabetes, but about health as a whole.