From 9.5 HbA1c to Renewed Health: Gurunath’s Diabetes Reversal Story
I Reduced HbA1c from 9.5 to 6.4 & lost 9 kg with FFD!
- Name - Mr. Gurunath Gawde
- Age - 48 Years Young
- Profession - Electronics Engineer
- Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c dropped from 9.5 to 6.4
- Lost 9 kg and built muscle strength
- Medications reduced drastically (no metformin)
- Acidity, joint pain, and fatigue resolved
- Walks 7,000+ steps daily and does strength training 3x a week
My Story
I was diagnosed with diabetes 12–15 years ago during a routine company health check. At first, I thought it was temporary, but with both parents diabetic, it soon became clear this was something I had to manage long-term.
How FFD Was Introduced
Over time, joint pains, evening fatigue, kidney stones, and acidity became part of my life.My company’s wellness initiative, “Sugar to Spice,” first introduced me to the idea of lifestyle-based management.
Later, my company’s medical head, Dr. Divyank Shah, an FFD alumnus recommended the Freedom from Diabetes programme. At that time, my HbA1c was at its peak, 9.5, which was the wake-up call I needed.
Mr. Gurunath Gawade
How FFD Was Introduced
Over time, joint pains, evening fatigue, kidney stones, and acidity became part of my life.My company’s wellness initiative, “Sugar to Spice,” first introduced me to the idea of lifestyle-based management. Later, my company’s medical head, Dr. Divyank Shah, an FFD alumnus recommended the Freedom from Diabetes programme. At that time, my HbA1c was at its peak, 9.5, which was the wake-up call I needed.
Mr. Gurunath GawadeReversal Story
After joining FFD, the transformation began. My HbA1c dropped from 9.5 to 6.4, and my weight reduced from 71 kg to 63.5 kg.
My daily medicines went down from 1500 mg to just 40–60 mg for insulin resistance.
Acidity vanished, joint and back pains disappeared, and I no longer returned home tired. Instead, I feel energetic and active throughout the day.
My daily medicines went down from 1500 mg to just 40–60 mg for insulin resistance.
Acidity vanished, joint and back pains disappeared, and I no longer returned home tired. Instead, I feel energetic and active throughout the day.
Athletic Identity
Fitness is now a core part of my life. I walk over 7,000 steps a day, often walking 1.5 km back home after work.
I also train at the gym three times a week for about two hours, focusing on strength training. I can now do leg presses with twice my body weight—a feat I couldn’t have imagined earlier.
I also train at the gym three times a week for about two hours, focusing on strength training. I can now do leg presses with twice my body weight—a feat I couldn’t have imagined earlier.
Fasting & Lifestyle
I follow a fibre-rich, dairy-free diet with salads and wholesome meals. While full-day fasting is challenging for me, intermittent fasting and juice fasting work very well and help me maintain my weight and energy levels.
