From Quiet Pain to Powerful Healing A Mother’s Emotional Reversal with FFD
She reversed diabetes and reclaimed joy through inner healing and support from FFD
- Name - Mrs. Mrs. Malati Ganesh Dhole
- Age - 61 Years Young
- Profession - Homemaker
- Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra
I’m Mrs. Malati Ganesh Dhole, a homemaker who quietly spent most of her life putting others first until one day, I realized I was slowly fading away. My journey with Freedom From Diabetes (FFD) helped me reconnect with my health, my emotions, and most importantly myself.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c reduced from 7 to 6.3
- Weight dropped from 66 kg to 56 kg
- Medications reduced from 10mg tablet to 5mg
My Diabetes Story
My health story began during my job with the Central Government, where routine checkups showed I was pre-diabetic. Doctors said, “No need for medication. Just avoid sweets.” I believed it was harmless.
But quietly, my HbA1c crept up first to 6.5, then 7, then even 9 at one point. When doctors finally prescribed metformin, I realized I couldn’t ignore it anymore.
The Emotional Struggles
While my blood sugar was rising, something deeper was also unraveling. My son had left home at the age of 12 to study engineering, and later settled in Bangalore after marriage.
Though I live with my husband, our lives run in parallel. He is active, independent, and emotionally distant.
I often felt invisible. I told myself, “Maybe I feel this way because my son is far away,” but inside, I knew I was crumbling.
Though I live with my husband, our lives run in parallel. He is active, independent, and emotionally distant.
I often felt invisible. I told myself, “Maybe I feel this way because my son is far away,” but inside, I knew I was crumbling.
Early Health Challenges
I weighed 66 kg and didn’t even know I was pre-diabetic. Through regular swimming, I brought it down to 64, and later 62 kg with walking.
But after a chest infection, I lost my appetite and dropped 7 to 8 kg. I felt weak and mentally low. My family doctor wasn’t guiding me, so we went to Bombay Hospital, where diabetes was confirmed again.
But after a chest infection, I lost my appetite and dropped 7 to 8 kg. I felt weak and mentally low. My family doctor wasn’t guiding me, so we went to Bombay Hospital, where diabetes was confirmed again.
Turning Point: My Son Stepped In
It was my son who insisted I join Freedom From Diabetes (FFD). His wife’s granddaughter had benefited from the program.
At the time, my HbA1c was 6.8 and my fasting sugar was over 200.
At the time, my HbA1c was 6.8 and my fasting sugar was over 200.
We joined together. For the first time, I wasn’t alone. He created a daily plan, walked with me, and did everything by my side.
That gave me strength.
That gave me strength.
Within 3 months, I lost 7 kg, bringing me down to 57 kg. My HbA1c dropped to 6.4. More importantly, I began to feel supported and seen.
Mrs. Malati Ganesh Dhole
Anabolic Healing & Physical Progress
My dietitian introduced me to anabolic healing smoothies, protein powder, and high-protein meals.
My medications were reduced from 10 to 5. My vitamin B12 and B3 normalized.
My medications were reduced from 10 to 5. My vitamin B12 and B3 normalized.
I stopped craving sweets, bread, cheese, the things that used to give me false comfort. I learned how to balance my meals and listen to my body.
Even when my weight briefly climbed to 67 kg, the doctors explained it was part of healing building strength, not fat.
Even when my weight briefly climbed to 67 kg, the doctors explained it was part of healing building strength, not fat.
Inner Transformation: The Real Shift
Physically, I had always been active as a clubs level swimmer, a walker, someone who once clocked 7000 steps a day.
But emotionally, I was empty.
But emotionally, I was empty.
I had stopped doing things alone. I didn’t trust myself anymore. The Inner Transformation sessions helped me reconnect with the vibrant girl I once was joyful, smart, full of life.
I realized I had been carrying emotional pain quietly for decades, never expressing it, never processing it. Now, with time and support, that weight is finally lifting.
Reflections on Marriage & Self-Worth
Though I live with my husband, we are distant. He never asks me how I feel, and for years that hurt me. But FFD has taught me to stop waiting for that validation.
Now, I’ve learned to find joy within myself. I no longer feel emotionally lost, I feel grounded.
Current Life
- Weight stable at 56 kg
- Medications reduced, blood sugar in control
- Following anabolic diet with high-protein meals
- No longer driven by cravings or hunger spikes
- Emotionally balanced and mentally resilient
- Rebuilding confidence and reclaiming happiness
