How a 53-Year-Old Banker from Pune Lost 9 Kg, Reduced His Waist by 4 Inches and Became Diabetes-Medicine Free
From 95 Kg to 86 Kg: Vivekanand’s Journey Towards Better Health with FFD
- Name - Mr. Vivekanand Hanchate
- Age - 53 Years Young
- Profession - Banker
- Place - Pune, Maharashtra.
For nearly four years, I had been in the prediabetic range, with my HbA1c hovering between 6 and 6.5. Along with this, I was dealing with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and excess weight. I knew I had to take action before prediabetes progressed further. Joining Freedom From Diabetes gave me the confidence and structure to make that change. My journey helped me lose weight, improve several health markers and become free from diabetes medication.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c: 6.5% to 6.1%
- Weight: 95 kg to 86 kg
- Waist: 42 inches to 38 inches
- Creatinine: 1.5 to 1.02
- eGFR: 75 to 95.10
- hsCRP: 7.29 to 2.5
- Diabetes-medicine free within 3 months
- Fast For Freedom: 2–3 kg weight loss
My Diabetes Story
I had been in the prediabetic stage for around three to four years.
My HbA1c generally remained between 6 and 6.5, but I did not want to wait for prediabetes to progress into diabetes.
My HbA1c generally remained between 6 and 6.5, but I did not want to wait for prediabetes to progress into diabetes.
I was also dealing with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and excess weight.
At 95 kg, my sedentary routine as a banker made regular exercise difficult.
I realised that my lack of consistent physical activity and some negligence towards my health were contributing to the problem.
At 95 kg, my sedentary routine as a banker made regular exercise difficult.
I realised that my lack of consistent physical activity and some negligence towards my health were contributing to the problem.
Although I had no family history of diabetes, I wanted to take charge before my health concerns became more serious.
How I Found FFD
I discovered Freedom From Diabetes through social media.
I had seen several health programmes before, but FFD gave me the confidence that I could actually achieve my goals if I committed to the programme.
I had seen several health programmes before, but FFD gave me the confidence that I could actually achieve my goals if I committed to the programme.
The structured approach motivated me to join HTP and take action instead of simply waiting for my prediabetes to worsen.
Mr. Vivekanand HanchateMy Reversal Journey
When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was around 6.5%.
Because of my higher HbA1c, I was prescribed Glycomet 500 by a doctor and took it for about three months. I then became free from diabetes medication.
Because of my higher HbA1c, I was prescribed Glycomet 500 by a doctor and took it for about three months. I then became free from diabetes medication.
My weight also changed significantly. I started at 95 kg and brought it down to around 86 kg, losing nearly 9 kg.
Later, a hand injury affected my ability to exercise consistently, and I regained around 2–3 kg. I am now around 88–89 kg and working towards becoming active again.
Later, a hand injury affected my ability to exercise consistently, and I regained around 2–3 kg. I am now around 88–89 kg and working towards becoming active again.
My health reports showed encouraging improvements:
- HbA1c: 6.5% to 6.1%
- Weight: 95 kg to 86 kg
- Waist: 42 inches to 38 inches
- Creatinine: 1.5 to 1.02
- eGFR: 75 to 95.10
- hsCRP: 7.29 to 2.5
- SGPT-SGOT ratio: 1.32 to 0.86
I also stopped my cholesterol medication after about a month. My cholesterol is still something I am working to bring completely within range. I have not required hypertension medication.
Fast For Freedom
I participated in Fast For Freedom for the first time during my FFD journey. Over the nine-day fast, I lost around 2–3 kg.
The experience also brought noticeable changes in my body.
I felt improvements in my energy, digestion and sleep, while my waistline reduced significantly from 42 inches to around 38 inches.
I felt improvements in my energy, digestion and sleep, while my waistline reduced significantly from 42 inches to around 38 inches.
Inner Transformation
I have not had a one-on-one session with a psychologist, but I am part of Legends Group 6. I practise meditation occasionally, although not as regularly as I would like.
Athletic Identity
My exercise routine was interrupted by a hand injury.
Before the injury, I was working towards becoming more active, and I am now trying to gradually regularise exercise again.
Before the injury, I was working towards becoming more active, and I am now trying to gradually regularise exercise again.
As a banker with a largely desk-based routine, I have realised how important regular movement is.
My goal is to become more consistent with exercise and build a healthier, more active lifestyle.
My goal is to become more consistent with exercise and build a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Current Lifestyle
Today, I am much more aware of the importance of movement, exercise and taking responsibility for my health.
Although my weight increased slightly after my injury, I know what is possible when I follow the right approach.
Although my weight increased slightly after my injury, I know what is possible when I follow the right approach.
For me, the biggest achievement has been moving away from the fear of becoming diabetic and actively working towards better health.
I am now focused on regaining consistency, becoming more active and continuing my transformation.
I am now focused on regaining consistency, becoming more active and continuing my transformation.
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