How a 70-Year-Old Technology Professional Became Medicine-Free in Just 7 Days and Reduced His HbA1c from 8.0 to 5.2
I Became Medicine-Free in 7 Days With FFD!
- Name - Mr. Anslem Bastianpillai
- Age - 70 Years Young
- Profession - Director, Robotics and AI training academy
- Place - Pune, Maharashtra.
Today, I am medicine-free. My HbA1c has reduced from 8.0 to 5.2, my energy has improved, recurring health issues have disappeared, and I have adopted a lifestyle that feels completely natural.
This is my story.
Key Takeaways
- Became medicine-free within 7 days
- Reduced HbA1c from around 8.0 to 5.2 in 5 months
- Improved overall health, including acidity, recurring cough, and seasonal illnesses
- Weight gained from 57 kg to 62 kg in 2 months
- Stopped Cholesterol meds in 7 months
- Built an active lifestyle with swimming, calisthenics, walking, and cycling
My Diabetes Story
I was diagnosed with diabetes about 14 years ago after my blood sugar levels started rising.
Since then, I was prescribed medication and was repeatedly told that I would have to continue taking it for the rest of my life.
Since then, I was prescribed medication and was repeatedly told that I would have to continue taking it for the rest of my life.
Diabetes also ran strongly in my family. Both my parents had diabetes, and my father eventually passed away with diabetes-related health complications.
Although I didn't experience major symptoms initially, diabetes gradually affected my health in subtle ways. I suffered a retinal tear that required surgery and later underwent cataract surgery as well.
Looking back, I realized diabetes had been silently affecting my eyes.
Looking back, I realized diabetes had been silently affecting my eyes.
Even though I disliked taking medicines, every attempt to stop them on my own resulted in my HbA1c climbing back to 8 or even 8.5.
I knew there had to be a better way.
How was FFD introduced and what made me choose it?
Interestingly, my wife joined Freedom From Diabetes before I did. She enrolled in Batch 121, primarily for weight loss, after hearing about the program through friends.
Within just a few weeks, she experienced remarkable improvements and became medicine-free herself.
Within just a few weeks, she experienced remarkable improvements and became medicine-free herself.
Watching her transformation gave me the confidence to join Batch 122.
Initially, I was worried that the diet would be too restrictive because both of us genuinely enjoy good food.
But once I experienced the program, I realized that the food was not only enjoyable but also sustainable.
Today, it has simply become my normal way of eating. My wife enjoys cooking and experimenting with different healthy recipes, making our journey even more enjoyable and easier to sustain.
My Reversal Story
When I joined the program, my HbA1c was around 8.0. I was taking Janumet 500 mg three times a day initially, which had later been reduced to twice daily, but I still couldn't stop it completely.
My biggest goal was simple; I wanted to become medicine-free.
To my surprise, I achieved that goal within just seven days of joining the program.
Today, my HbA1c has reduced to 5.2, and I continue to maintain healthy blood sugar levels without diabetes medication.
Today, my HbA1c has reduced to 5.2, and I continue to maintain healthy blood sugar levels without diabetes medication.
Along the way, several other health improvements followed. My recurring acidity disappeared.
The seasonal coughs, colds, and flu that I frequently suffered from are now a thing of the past.
Even my cholesterol medication has been reduced significantly. Today, I rarely need it, taking it only occasionally when advised.
One unexpected achievement was my healthy weight gain.
One unexpected achievement was my healthy weight gain.
I had always been underweight.
During the initial months of the program, my weight dropped from around 60 kg to 57 kg, but with proper nutrition and guidance from my dietitian,
I gradually built a healthy weight and now comfortably maintain 62 kg, exactly where I was advised to be.
During the initial months of the program, my weight dropped from around 60 kg to 57 kg, but with proper nutrition and guidance from my dietitian,
I gradually built a healthy weight and now comfortably maintain 62 kg, exactly where I was advised to be.
Athletic Identity
Before joining FFD, I stayed very active but never followed a structured exercise routine.
Today, movement has become an important part of my lifestyle.
My weekly routine includes:
- One hour of calisthenics three times a week
- One hour of swimming three times a week
- Daily evening walks of around 90 minutes
- Regular cycling whenever weather permits
At 70 years of age, staying active has become something I genuinely enjoy rather than something I have to force myself to do.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
When I first joined Freedom From Diabetes, I was honestly skeptical. There are countless health programs available, each promising miraculous results.
But this program proved itself through science, guidance, and consistent support.
Today, I feel healthier from within. I have more energy, greater confidence
