From Sleepless Nights to Sugar Control: My FFD Journey
When Career, Family, and Health Collided: FFD Helped
- Name - Mrs. Shailja Gupta
- Age - 38 Years Young
- Profession - Software Engineer
- Place - Ghaziabad
Hello all,
I am Shailja Gupta, a software engineer with over 15 years of experience in the corporate world.
Key Takeaways
- Medicine stopped
- Weight loss 5 kg
- Great learnings
My Diabetes Story
I never thought my personal and professional life would become so entwined with my health.
My journey with diabetes began in 2011 during my first pregnancy with mild gestational diabetes that resolved after delivery.
But during my second pregnancy four years ago, diabetes returned—and this time, it stayed.
My journey with diabetes began in 2011 during my first pregnancy with mild gestational diabetes that resolved after delivery.
But during my second pregnancy four years ago, diabetes returned—and this time, it stayed.
Despite following my doctor’s advice on diet and lifestyle, my sugars kept rising. I had no typical symptoms like excessive thirst or urination.
Instead, I struggled with chronic sleep issues—waking up multiple times a night and feeling exhausted even after 8–9 hours of sleep. It felt like I never got a deep rest.
Instead, I struggled with chronic sleep issues—waking up multiple times a night and feeling exhausted even after 8–9 hours of sleep. It felt like I never got a deep rest.
With a strong family history—my father and grandmother both had diabetes—I knew I had to take charge of my health.
How was FFD introduced, and what made me choose it?
Through online research, I discovered Dr. Pramod Tripathi’s YouTube videos and learned about the Freedom From Diabetes (FFD) program.
I felt inspired but also knew I needed structure and support, so I enrolled in HTP —looking not just for guidance, but a long-term, sustainable lifestyle change.
I felt inspired but also knew I needed structure and support, so I enrolled in HTP —looking not just for guidance, but a long-term, sustainable lifestyle change.
Mrs. Shailja GuptaReversal Story
The FFD team assigned to me studied my case thoroughly and designed a tailor-made plan.
When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was 7.9, and I weighed around 55 kg. With the expert support of FFD’s dietitians and exercise coaches, I gradually dropped to 50 kg and achieved a healthier BMI of 23.
The weight loss was not accidental — it was intentional, aimed at improving my metabolic health before focusing on muscle gain.
The weight loss was not accidental — it was intentional, aimed at improving my metabolic health before focusing on muscle gain.
One of the biggest turning points came from the Inner Transformation sessions. A specialist taught me a simple bedtime routine that, along with better fasting sugar control, improved my sleep drastically.
Now, my sleep issues are 70–80% resolved.
I have realized how deeply fasting sugar impacts my rest—managing it brings calm and energy back into my life.
Now, my sleep issues are 70–80% resolved.
I have realized how deeply fasting sugar impacts my rest—managing it brings calm and energy back into my life.
To my surprise, I became medicine-free within just two weeks of joining FFD.
I had only a brief period of medication under supervision and now maintain my health with the knowledge and habits I have learned.
I had only a brief period of medication under supervision and now maintain my health with the knowledge and habits I have learned.
I am also discovering my athletic identity. My 10-year-old son and I enjoy trying out badminton and dancing together—simple activities that bring us closer and keep me active without pressure.
If I had to describe FFD in one line, I would say:
“For anyone struggling with diabetes, it’s something you must try once—it can truly change your life.”
