From HbA1c 15.6 to Freedom – My Diabetes Reversal at 42
I Said “We’ll See” to Weight Loss… Now I’m 28 Kg Down and Thriving
- Name -Female
- Age - 42 Years Young
- Profession - IT Professional
- Place - Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Hello,
I'm a 42-year-old IT professional from Bengaluru. Just a year ago, I was carrying the burden of undiagnosed, uncontrolled diabetes and a lifetime belief that I’d never lose weight. Today, I’m medicine-free, 28 kg lighter, and running with joy. This is my story of rediscovery with FFD.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c at diagnosis: 15.6
- Cleared GTT and off all diabetes meds in 1.5 months
- Weight loss: 28 kg (from 93 kg to 65 kg)
- Discovered running and aiming for 5K
My Diabetes Story
I had received a diabetes diagnosis six to seven years ago but took it lightly, believing my workouts and active routine would solve it.
I didn’t have any classic symptoms like fatigue or thirst, just acne and inflammation. Then came the shock. My HbA1c was 15.6.
It was the wake-up call I couldn’t ignore. With a strong family history of diabetes on both sides, I knew I had to act decisively.
How FFD Entered My Life
I found FFD through Facebook. Dr. Malhar’s and Dr. Tripathi’s videos spoke directly to my heart, scientific, compassionate, and non-commercial. I joined immediately.
What I couldn’t manage alone for years began to shift within weeks under their structured protocols.
Reversal Story
Within 1.5 months of joining, I was completely off diabetes medication. Just last month, I cleared the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). I still take light medication for blood pressure and kidney function, but I’m under expert guidance.
FFD’s stricter creatinine benchmarks are helping me move from “lab normal” to “optimal.” My transformation has been more than just physicality’s been mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Athletic Identity
I never thought I could run. Not once in school. I used to hide during PT class. But FFD changed that. Today, I can run 500m to 1 km without panting. It’s not just running it’s reclaiming belief in my body. I’m working toward my first 5K.
Weight Loss Journey
I’d never lost weight in my life. Even with Zumba, yoga, and gym. When FFD doctors said I’d lose weight, I chuckled. But here I am28 kg down. The impossible has become my reality.
Inner Transformation & Emotional Support
I didn’t do journaling, but I tried meditation. My mind wanders, but I keep trying. During anxious spells, Dr. Mayurika supported me beyond just protocols she sent extra resources and listened without judgment.
Our bond, and her understanding of cultural food struggles (like giving up fish), made the journey feel personal and loving.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Even when dining out, I stay vegan. I’d rather stay hungry than break the discipline. My decisions are self-driven, not forced. I now live with energy, awareness, and freedom. I’m mindful, intentional, and alive.
