How I Reduced My HbA1c from 11.7 to 6.3, Lost 14kg, and Changed My Relationship with Food
I Quit All My Diabetes Meds in Just 3 Months With FFD!
- Name - Mrs. Deepa Atul Sampat
- Age - 55 Years Young
- Profession - Chartered Accountant
- Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
I am 55 years young, a Chartered Accountant from Mumbai.
A few personal tragedies turned my life upside down. The emotional stress was overwhelming, and within a short span, my health started deteriorating. I began suffering from frequent urinary infections, constant body aches, and repeated illnesses. When my doctor advised me to check my blood sugar, the result shocked me.
Just six months earlier, my HbA1c had been around 7%. It had suddenly shot up to 11.7%
That was the moment I knew I had to take my health seriously.
Key Takeaways
- Reduced HbA1c from 11.7 to 6.3 in 8 months
- Stopped diabetes medicines within 3 months under medical supervision
- Weight reduced from 89.5 kg to around 75 kg in 7 months
- Thyroid medication reduced after nearly 30 years
- Improved energy, immunity, and overall fitness
- Completed Fast for Freedom three times
- Completely transformed my relationship with food
- IGT Clear
My Diabetes Story
Diabetes entered my life during one of the most emotionally difficult phases I had ever experienced.
The first warning signs were frequent urinary infections. Soon after, I noticed that I was falling sick every few weeks.
I constantly felt tired, sluggish, and experienced body aches almost every day.
I constantly felt tired, sluggish, and experienced body aches almost every day.
There was no family history of diabetes on my side, so the diagnosis came as a surprise.
Although I had already started taking diabetes medicines, I wanted to find a way to regain my health instead of depending on medication forever.
Why I Chose Freedom From Diabetes
She herself had transformed her health through FFD and had avoided progressing to insulin.
Watching her remarkable improvement gave me confidence that this program could help me too.
Watching her remarkable improvement gave me confidence that this program could help me too.
At that time, I was also struggling with a ligament tear in my knee, which limited my movement and made weight loss even more difficult.
I decided to trust the process.
Mrs. Deepa Atul SampatMy Reversal Journey
When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was 11.7%, and I was taking multiple diabetes medicines every day.
Under the supervision of the FFD medical team, my medicines were gradually reduced and completely stopped within three months.
Today, my HbA1c has come down to 6.3%.
Alongside diabetes reversal, I experienced several other health improvements.
My TSH, which had remained between 5 and 6 for years despite taking thyroid medication, improved to around 2.
Even more encouraging, my thyroid medicine dosage was reduced from 100 mcg to 75 mcg after nearly 30 years.
Even more encouraging, my thyroid medicine dosage was reduced from 100 mcg to 75 mcg after nearly 30 years.
The most visible transformation was my weight.
I started at 89.5 kg and gradually brought it down to around 75 kg, losing nearly 14 kilograms while following a sustainable lifestyle.
Fast For Freedom Experience
One of the biggest turning points in my journey was participating in Fast for Freedom not once, but three times.
Each fasting program helped me lose between 2 and 4 kg, but the real transformation wasn't just on the weighing scale.
It completely changed how I think about food.
Earlier, whenever I was stressed or anxious, I would snack continuously without even realizing it.
Through FFD, I understood why constant snacking keeps the body working all day and how giving the digestive system adequate rest supports healing.
Through FFD, I understood why constant snacking keeps the body working all day and how giving the digestive system adequate rest supports healing.
Today, before eating anything, I naturally ask myself one question
"Is this helping my body or harming it?" That simple shift has changed my life.
Athletic Identity
Because of a ligament tear, high-impact exercises weren't possible for me.
Instead of giving up, I adapted.
Today, I walk 5–7 kilometres regularly, spend at least 45 minutes walking every day,
practice light strength exercises whenever possible, perform 12 Chair Surya Namaskars daily, and follow FFD's Freedom From Pain program for knee pain.
practice light strength exercises whenever possible, perform 12 Chair Surya Namaskars daily, and follow FFD's Freedom From Pain program for knee pain.
The focus is no longer on doing everything, it's on staying consistent with what my body allows.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Today, I have more energy than I have had in years.
The frequent infections have disappeared. I no longer feel sluggish all day, and people often tell me that I look younger, healthier, and much more active.
The biggest gift FFD gave me wasn't just lower blood sugar, it completely transformed the way I understand food, health, and my own body.
Because of the confidence I have gained, I have already recommended Freedom From Diabetes to several friends and family members.
