From Constant Struggle to Calm Control: Sivasamy’s Diabetes Journey with FFD
After 15 Years Of Diabetes I Dropped My HbA1c From 6.6 to 5.9 in 5 Months!
- Name - Mr. Sivasamy M
- Age - 58 Years Young
- Profession - Civil Engineer
- Place - Coimbatore.
For many years, I managed diabetes with medicines, walking, and food restrictions but it always felt like a daily struggle. I was maintaining numbers, but without clarity or confidence.
That changed after joining Freedom From Diabetes.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c improved from 6.6 to 5.9 in 5 months
- Stopped 1000 mg diabetes medication within 3 weeks
- Maintained healthy weight (56–58 kg)
- Developed a clear food and exercise system
- Daily cycling and yoga became part of lifestyle
- Gained confidence to manage diabetes long term
My Diabetes Story
I was diagnosed with diabetes around 15 years ago. There was no family history, and initially, I had no major symptoms.
Over the years, I managed my sugars through medicines, walking, and food control.
My HbA1c stayed around 6–6.6, but it required constant effort and uncertainty. I was always unsure if I was doing the right thing.
My HbA1c stayed around 6–6.6, but it required constant effort and uncertainty. I was always unsure if I was doing the right thing.
How Was FFD Introduced & Why I Chose It
I joined FFD to understand how to manage diabetes systematically, not just by trial and error.
Earlier, I was doing many things but without a proper structure. FFD gave me clarity on what to eat, how to exercise, and why it works.
My Reversal Story
After joining FFD, I was able to gradually reduce my diabetes medicines.
I started with 500 mg tablets taken twice a day, then tapered the dosage step by step, and stopped medication completely within just three weeks. E
ven without medicines, my HbA1c stabilized between 5.9 and 6, which gave me a sense of reassurance I had never experienced before.
I started with 500 mg tablets taken twice a day, then tapered the dosage step by step, and stopped medication completely within just three weeks. E
ven without medicines, my HbA1c stabilized between 5.9 and 6, which gave me a sense of reassurance I had never experienced before.
For the first time in years, diabetes felt calm and under control rather than stressful.
The biggest transformation was not dramatic weight loss or symptom relief, but the mental clarity and confidence that came from finally understanding how to manage my body correctly.
The biggest transformation was not dramatic weight loss or symptom relief, but the mental clarity and confidence that came from finally understanding how to manage my body correctly.
Athletic Identity
I discovered my athletic rhythm through:
- Daily cycling of 7–8 km
- Yoga and Surya Namaskar (20–24 rounds)
- These practices keep me active, disciplined, and mentally calm.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
- Today, I feel comfortable and confident.
- Earlier, I was managing diabetes somehow. Now, I know what to do and what not to do.
- I am confident that I can continue this lifestyle for the rest of my life, without fear or confusion.
