How An Ophthalmologist from Dhule Reversed 12 Years of Diabetes & Cleared GTT 5 Times
I lost 13 kgs of weight in just 2 months of joining FFD!
- Name - Dr. Rama Ghonmode
- Age - 48 Years Young
- Profession - Ophthalmologist
- Place - Dhule, Maharashtra.
As a practicing eye surgeon, I spent years telling my own patients that diabetes is an inescapable, lifelong condition. Even when my brother urged me to try Freedom from Diabetes (FFD), my conventional medical training made me deeply skeptical. But when severe trigger thumb complications began locking my hand during surgeries, threatening my career and forcing me to cut down on operations, I was pushed to my limit. Joining FFD’s Transcendental Residential Program (TRP) completely redefined my understanding of health: I was declared medicine-free on day one, shed 13 kg, and reclaimed both my strength and my surgical practice
Key Takeaways
- Stopped taking Glycomet 500 mg BD (1,000 mg/day)
- Free from all diabetes medications in a day
- HbA1c dropped from 6.4 to 5.6 in 3 months
- Weight reduced from 67 kg to 54 kg in 2 months
- Non-HDL cholesterol reduced from 139.28 to 127
- Cleared GTT consistently for 5 times
My Diabetes Story
Diagnosed around 2012 following a spike in my post-meal sugar levels, I was immediately put on Glycomet 1,000 mg daily.
With a family history of diabetes, I accepted the standard medical belief that these medications were a lifelong requirement.
My demanding daily schedule, running a job from 9 AM to 6 PM followed by my private practice until late evening, led to erratic meal times, high stress, and constant fatigue.
For five long years, I managed my high-pressure professional life while quietly accepting that my health was on a permanent downward slope.How FFD Was Introduced to me
Although my brother had recommended FFD back in 2016 after seeing his colleague's father successfully reverse diabetes, I dismissed it as an engineer's false hope.
My tipping point came in 2019 when I developed a painful trigger thumb in my right hand.
Orthopedic specialists confirmed that diabetic connective tissue swelling was locking my thumb, directly impacting my ability to perform delicate eye surgeries.
Facing potential career failure and unable to operate on my usual 25–30 cases a day, I swallowed my medical pride and booked a spot in FFD's 8-day TRP residential retreat.
With a family history of diabetes, I accepted the standard medical belief that these medications were a lifelong requirement.
My demanding daily schedule, running a job from 9 AM to 6 PM followed by my private practice until late evening, led to erratic meal times, high stress, and constant fatigue.
For five long years, I managed my high-pressure professional life while quietly accepting that my health was on a permanent downward slope.
How FFD Was Introduced to me
Although my brother had recommended FFD back in 2016 after seeing his colleague's father successfully reverse diabetes, I dismissed it as an engineer's false hope. My tipping point came in 2019 when I developed a painful trigger thumb in my right hand.
Orthopedic specialists confirmed that diabetic connective tissue swelling was locking my thumb, directly impacting my ability to perform delicate eye surgeries.
Facing potential career failure and unable to operate on my usual 25–30 cases a day, I swallowed my medical pride and booked a spot in FFD's 8-day TRP residential retreat.
Dr. Rama GhonmodeMy Reversal Journey
My reversal was immediate and transformative.
On the very first day of the TRP retreat, dietary shifts like green smoothies dropped my blood sugar below 100 mg/dL, allowing doctors to discontinue my 1,000 mg daily Glycomet instantly.
Over the next two months, I lost 13 kg, brought my HbA1c down to 5.6%, improved my cholesterol, and went on to clear my GTT tests consistently for 5 years.
When perimenopausal changes, late work hours, and diet slip-ups caused recent health fluctuations, FFD’s consultation experts stepped in to help me restructure my daily schedule, optimize meal timings, and rebuild my stamina.
On the very first day of the TRP retreat, dietary shifts like green smoothies dropped my blood sugar below 100 mg/dL, allowing doctors to discontinue my 1,000 mg daily Glycomet instantly.
Over the next two months, I lost 13 kg, brought my HbA1c down to 5.6%, improved my cholesterol, and went on to clear my GTT tests consistently for 5 years.
When perimenopausal changes, late work hours, and diet slip-ups caused recent health fluctuations, FFD’s consultation experts stepped in to help me restructure my daily schedule, optimize meal timings, and rebuild my stamina.
Athletic Identity
Overcoming physical setbacks like knee pain and plantar fasciitis, I have built a sustainable athletic identity centered around gymming and weight lifting.
Guided by my personal trainer to focus on upper body strength, core stability, and modified half-squats, consistent workout sessions over the last 6 months have greatly improved my flexibility, strength, and overall vitality.
Guided by my personal trainer to focus on upper body strength, core stability, and modified half-squats, consistent workout sessions over the last 6 months have greatly improved my flexibility, strength, and overall vitality.
Fast For Freedom Experience
Periodic participation in Fast for Freedom (FFF) challenges has consistently helped reset my body and elevate my daily energy levels.
Inner Transformation
The inner transformation sessions helped me realize that suppressed emotional stress, personal struggles, and grueling work hours were silently worsening my metabolic health.
Learning mindfulness, stress management, and practical routine planning allowed me to set healthy boundaries, eat mindfully despite late shifts, and address underlying stress with acceptance and clarity.
Learning mindfulness, stress management, and practical routine planning allowed me to set healthy boundaries, eat mindfully despite late shifts, and address underlying stress with acceptance and clarity.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Now medicine-free for 7 years, I balance my private practice with consistent morning workouts and early, structured meal habits.
Despite navigating perimenopausal changes and physical challenges, my energy remains stable and my health is under my control.
I am deeply grateful to Dr. Pramod Tripathi and the FFD team for challenging my medical paradigms and showing me that lifelong metabolic freedom is truly attainable.
Despite navigating perimenopausal changes and physical challenges, my energy remains stable and my health is under my control.
I am deeply grateful to Dr. Pramod Tripathi and the FFD team for challenging my medical paradigms and showing me that lifelong metabolic freedom is truly attainable.
