How Dr. Raveendar Chinta, Managed Diabetes through Lifestyle Discipline with FFD

I Brought My HbA1c from 8.1 to 6.1 in Just 5 Months Thanks to FFD!

Name - Dr. Raveendar Chinta
Age - 65 Years Young
Profession - Retired Scientist CCRH (Ministry of AYUSH)
Place - Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh.

I am Dr. Raveendar Chinta, 65 years old, from Gudivada. I am a Retired Scientist from, Central Council for Research in Homeopathy, Min of AYUSH, Govt of India and a practicing homeopathic doctor. Having worked on national-level diabetes and lifestyle intervention projects myself, I joined Freedom From Diabetes with curiosity, scientific interest, and cautious optimism.

Key Takeaways

HbA1c reduced from 8.1 to around 6.1 in 5 months
Successfully cleared IGT
Weight reduced from 70 kg to 60 kg in 6 months
Improved energy levels and overall fitness
Athletic Identity: Yogic (45 Surya Namaskars in one go)
Adopted sustainable lifestyle-based protocols
Strong belief in long-term lifestyle modification

My Diabetes Story

My diabetes was detected incidentally during routine testing while I was still in government service.

I had worked extensively on diabetic neuropathy and non-communicable disease projects, so I was always aware of the risks.

I remained asymptomatic throughout and managed my condition largely through diet and lifestyle.

However, after my retirement in 2021, my HbA1c once touched 8.1, which prompted me to explore structured programs more seriously.

How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?

Before joining FFD, I had briefly explored other digital diabetes programs that relied heavily on CGM-based monitoring.

While informative, frequent international travel made strict adherence difficult.

What stood out in FFD was the personalised, multidisciplinary approach doctors, diet experts, and exercise professionals working together.

During the retreat, my discussions with Dr. Pramod Tripathi and the team reinforced my belief that this protocol aligns strongly with AYUSH principles, combined intelligently with modern medical insights.

My Reversal Journey

Through partial yet consistent adherence, my HbA1c gradually came down from 8.1 to around 6.1.

Most importantly, I successfully cleared my IGT, which I consider a major metabolic milestone.

I followed the 25–25–25 food principle to the best extent possible and saw visible changes in weight and energy.

I am currently evaluating my latest reports and planning to continue with FFD for further stabilization and long-term sustainability.

My weight was reduced from around 70 kg to nearly 60 kg, and people around me noticed the difference.

Physically, I resonated most with yogic practices.

During the retreat, I comfortably performed 45 Surya Namaskars in one go, which I truly enjoyed.

Yoga feels natural to me, and I plan to make it a daily discipline.

Inner Transformation & Perspective

While my professional background made me initially skeptical about long-term sustainability, observing participants who had reversed diabetes even after decades changed my perspective.

I now firmly believe that if lifestyle change is adopted for life not as a short-term intervention results can be sustained. FFD reinforced this understanding strongly.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

FFD helped me re-evaluate traditional assumptions around weight loss, sustainability, and metabolic health.

Having led large government-funded projects myself, I can confidently say that combining structured lifestyle protocols with personalized care can create a massive public health impact.