From HbA1c 10.5 to 5.9 – Santhosh Venkatadri’s Freedom from Diabetes

From HbA1c 10.5 to 5.9 – Santhosh Venkatadri’s Freedom from Diabetes

I Lost 5 Kg with FFF & Cleared GTT 3 Times!

  • Name - Mr. Santhosh Sekharipuram Venkatadri
  • Age - 58 Years Young
  • Profession - Business Owner
  • Place - Banglore, Karnataka.

Hello Everyone,
I’m Santhosh Sekharipuram Venkatadri, 58, from Bangalore. After living with diabetes for 6 years, I have managed to bring my sugar levels under control, lose weight, and stop all medicines with the help of Freedom From Diabetes (FFD).

Key Takeaways

  • HbA1c dropped from 10.5 to 5.9 in 8 Months
  • Lost 20 kg (85 kg to 65 kg; currently 71 kg with healthy muscle gain)
  • I lost 5 kgs during fasting
  • Stopped all diabetes medicines in 2 months
  • Cleared GTT 3 Times
  • 108 suryanamaskar 3 or 4 times a year.
  • Discovered his athletic identity as a cyclist and gym enthusiast.

My Diabetes Story

I was diagnosed with diabetes 6 years ago. At my highest, my HbA1c had reached 10.5. My weight was also up at 85 kg.

I started taking one allopathic tablet along with two Ayurvedic medicines prescribed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

Despite trying to manage my diet, my sugar levels remained erratic. This is when I began looking for a structured way to reverse my diabetes.

How FFD Was Introduced

I came to know about FFD and decided to join. I started the programme in February 2021.

Within just one and a half to two months, my dosage was reduced and then stopped completely. I threw away all my medicines and have been off them ever since.

Mr. Santhosh Sekharipuram Venkatadri

Reversal Story

With FFD’s diet and lifestyle guidance, my fasting sugars now stay around 91–103 mg/dL, even after attending functions and weddings where I occasionally indulge.

My blood pressure is steady at 120–140 mmHg.

I participated in all the Fast for Freedom (FFF) events from the first till the sixth, losing 5 Kg and learning how to stabilise my parameters.

My HbA1c came down to 5.9 (as of my last test about 4–5 months ago), and I have cleared my GTT 3 times.

Athletic Identity

Cycling has been my main athletic identity.

My longest ride was 55 km, and I regularly cycled 25–30 km at a stretch. In recent months, due to a leg problem, I have reduced cycling and shifted focus to gym workouts.

I now train 3–4 days a week at the gym and have increased my protein intake to support my workouts.

While my weight is currently 71 kg (up from 65 kg), I attribute this to healthy muscle gain rather than fat.

I can do 108 suryanamaskar 3 or 4 times a year. My best is 216 Suryanamaskars at one go.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Earlier, I exercised like “mad” for hours; now I exercise for about an hour to maintain my health parameters.

My diet is moderate, but thanks to FFD and FFF, I can keep my sugars under control even when life gets busy.

I also tried the inner transformation sessions. Though I didn’t see visible changes like with my weight or sugar, I believe it may have worked subconsciously.

FFD has taught me a sustainable way to live medicine-free.

Key Quote

“FFD’s structured approach and Fast for Freedom programmes helped me control my sugars, lose weight, and stop medicines within months even while living a normal, social life.”