How Anil Kumar Shrivastava Reversed Diabetes and Improved Kidney Health at 70

I Dropped My HbA1c From 7.7 to 5.3 After 7 Years of Diabetes With FFD!

Name - Mr. Anil Kumar Shrivastava
Age - 70 Years Young
Profession - Retired Banker
Place - Bangalore, Karnataka.

Hello, I’m Anil Kumar Shrivastava, a retired banker currently living in Bangalore. I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2018, and after seven years of living with the condition, I can confidently say that Freedom From Diabetes helped me regain control of my health beyond my expectations.

Key Takeaways

HbA1c reduced: 7.7 to 5.3 in 8 months; currently at 5.7
Weight reduced from 72 kg to 62 kg in 8 months
Creatinine improved from 1.3 to 0.6
Diabetes medicines stopped in 4 months
BP medicines stopped in 4 months
GTT cleared
Completed Fast for Freedom & lost 2 kg
Regained muscle mass
Better digestion, clarity, and overall well being

My Diabetes Story

I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2018 during a routine medical check-up.

Initially, doctors suspected high blood pressure, but further tests revealed very high blood sugar levels around 400.

Surprisingly, I had no visible symptoms of diabetes at that time.

There was a family history, as my father was also diagnosed with diabetes later in life.

When I was diagnosed, I was in Mumbai, and the discovery came as a shock because I felt completely normal.

How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?

In 2019, I attended an FFD program in Andheri.

Though I couldn’t join immediately due to personal commitments and later the COVID lockdown, the clarity I received stayed with me.

After shifting to Bangalore and attending a detailed two-hour seminar, everything finally made sense how diabetes works, what lifestyle changes are required, and how reversal is possible.

That clarity became the turning point, and I decided to join the program.

Mr. Anil Kumar Shrivastava

My Reversal Story

When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was 7.7. I had been on diabetes medication, including Metformin, which caused side effects for me.

Over the next few months, as my lifestyle improved, my HbA1c steadily came down.

Eventually, my HbA1c reached 5.3. Medicines were stopped, reintroduced briefly due to age-related caution, and then discontinued again once my reports stabilised.

I also cleared my GTT successfully.

One of the biggest benefits was the improvement in kidney health. My creatinine levels reduced from 1.3 to 0.6.

Along with this, my blood pressure normalised to around 110/70–75, allowing me to stop hypertension medication as well.

Fasting, Exercise & Lifestyle Changes

I participated in the Fast for Freedom program and found it extremely beneficial. The first few days were challenging, but after that, my body adapted well.

During this phase, I experienced noticeable weight loss and improved digestion and mental clarity.

My weight was reduced from 72 kg to around 62 kg overall. During the fasting period itself, I lost about 2 kg.

I also started exercising regularly.

Gym workouts helped me regain muscle mass, and with guidance from the FFD team, I followed the dietary protocols consistently, something I continue even today.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Today, my sleep quality is better, digestion has improved, and I feel more energetic and mentally clear.

The lifestyle changes taught at FFD are not temporary fixes, they are habits I have carried forward.

The program delivered results far beyond what I had expected, especially considering my age.

I truly believe that consistency, clarity, and correct guidance made all the difference.