From Pre-Diabetes to Medicine-Free in Just 1 Month – My FFD Transformation

I lost 13 kg, and stopped all medication in 1 Month with FFD!

Name - Mr. Shankar Narayan R
Age - 43 Years Young
Profession - Regional Head – Sales Operations
Place - Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Hello, I’m Shankar Narayan from Chennai. My work in sales operations keeps me on the move and under constant pressure, with long hours and frequent travel. Yet, despite these challenges, I took control of my health, reversed my diabetes, and transformed my lifestyle through Freedom From Diabetes.

Key Takeaways

Went from pre-diabetic to medicine-free in just 1 month
HbA1c dropped from 7.2 to 5.7
Lost 13 kg in weight
Acidity, chest burning, lethargy, and leg pain disappeared

My Diabetes Story

I always knew I was at risk because my mother had diabetes. In 2017, I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic.

Things escalated after COVID in 2021 my sugar levels shot up, and I had to start medication.

Along with diabetes, I developed acidity, chest burning every few days, lethargy, leg pain, and gradual weight gain, peaking at 85 kg.

How FFD Entered My Life

In August 2024, a friend’s transformation inspired me to join FFD. Initially, I was skeptical and even thought it might be a scam.

But I realised I was spending money on medicines that were not curing me, so why not invest in something that could actually heal me?

Mr. Shankar Narayan R

Reversal Story

Within just one month of joining, on September 15, 2023, I stopped all my diabetes medication.

Other changes followed

Halved my cholesterol medication dosage
Almost completely stopped using Pan 40 for acidity
Lost 13 kg through diet and lifestyle changes
Energy levels, stamina, and overall fitness improved drastically

My Diet Transformation

I eliminated junk food, replaced white rice with red rice, gave up refined sugar, and even replaced sugar in tea and coffee with palm jaggery.

I reduced portion sizes, avoided snacking, and stuck to FFD’s principles even while travelling for work. Millet-based options in cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad helped me maintain discipline on the go.

Athletic Identity

While I don’t hit the gym, my daily 45 minutes of brisk walking, stair climbing, and travel-friendly workouts like push-ups keep me active. I never use lifts or escalators, no matter where I am.

Inner Transformation

I haven’t yet attended the Inner Transformation sessions or practised meditation, but I manage stress through awareness, discipline, and structure. The mindset shift towards long-term lifestyle change is my biggest gain.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

At 43, I see this as my “new normal.” I avoid high-sugar fruits like mangoes and jackfruit and plan to maintain this medicine-free lifestyle for decades to come.