How Dr. Sushil Reduced His Diabetes Medicines by 75%, Lost 10 Kg and Took Control of Diabetes After 11 Years

I Brought My HbA1c Down from 7.1 to 5.9 in 9 Months With FFD!

Name - Dr. Sushil
Age - 46 Years Young
Profession - Orthopedic Surgeon
Place - Orthopedic Surgeon

Hello, I am Dr. Sushil, a 46-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Nanded.

I had been living with diabetes for nearly 11 years. Despite being a doctor myself, I believed diabetes was a lifelong condition that could only be managed with medicines. Over time, my medication doses increased, complications started appearing, and I began accepting diabetes as a permanent part of my life.

Today, my HbA1c has come down from 7.1 to 5.9, I have reduced my diabetes medicines by nearly 75%, lost 10 kg, and regained the energy I had lost over the years.

Key Takeaways

Living with diabetes for 11 years
HbA1c reduced from 7.1 to 5.9 in 9 months
Reduced diabetes medicines by nearly 75%
Weight reduced from 62 kg to 52 kg in 4 months
Improved diabetic retinopathy symptoms
Reduced excessive hunger and lethargy
Improved triglyceride-HDL ratio
Built sustainable habits through lifestyle medicine

My Diabetes Story

My diabetes journey began nearly 11 years ago.

The first symptom I noticed was excessive hunger. No matter how much I ate, I never felt satisfied.

Along with that, I started experiencing vision-related issues, which were later diagnosed as diabetic retinopathy.

To make matters more challenging, both my parents had diabetes, so there was already a strong family history.

As a doctor, I understood the disease from a clinical perspective. Yet, like many people, I believed that diabetes management mainly meant avoiding sweets and taking medicines regularly.

Despite being careful about sugar intake, my diabetes remained uncontrolled. Over time, medication doses kept increasing and complications started appearing.

I knew I needed a different solution.

How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?

I first came across Freedom From Diabetes through their introductory Discover Reversal Session.

Being from the medical profession, I naturally approached it with curiosity and skepticism.

However, as I attended the session, I realized something important.

The program was not based on shortcuts, myths, or marketing claims.

It was deeply rooted in scientific research, evidence-based lifestyle medicine, and a structured approach to addressing the root causes of diabetes.

What impressed me most was that the program focused on the whole person, not just blood sugar levels.

The combination of nutrition, exercise, fasting principles, sleep, stress management, and inner transformation made scientific sense to me.

That is what convinced me to join.

My Reversal Journey

When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was around 7.1 despite being on multiple diabetes medications.

I was taking high doses of medicines, including Metformin 1000 mg along with other diabetes drugs.

The transformation started surprisingly quickly.

Within the first three months, my blood sugar levels began improving significantly. Under medical supervision, my medications were gradually reduced.

Today, I take only a fraction of the medicines I was previously dependent on.

My medication requirement has reduced by nearly 75%.

My HbA1c has come down to 5.9, bringing me close to the non-diabetic range.

What makes this result even more meaningful is that I was not perfect.

To be completely honest, I probably followed only about 30% of the entire program.

I was more consistent with the dietary changes, but due to my busy surgical practice, I could not fully implement the exercise protocols.

Yet the results were remarkable.

This showed me how powerful the right lifestyle changes can be when applied consistently.

The improvements went far beyond HbA1c.

One of the biggest changes was the disappearance of constant hunger.

The excessive cravings and never-ending appetite that had troubled me for years simply reduced.

The lethargy that many diabetic patients experience also disappeared.

Today, I feel energetic throughout the day.

My stamina has improved.
My body composition has changed completely.
Patients, friends, and colleagues frequently tell me that I look younger and healthier.
My abdominal fat has reduced significantly, my face looks leaner, and my overall appearance has transformed.
I also saw significant improvements in my triglyceride-HDL ratio and other metabolic parameters.
Most importantly, I feel healthier from the inside.

Athletic Identity

I had been going to the gym even before joining FFD, but I never truly understood how exercise, muscle building, and nutrition worked together.

FFD helped me understand the science behind fitness.

Although I could not fully follow the exercise protocols because of my demanding work schedule, I still incorporated some of the recommended practices into my routine.

The improvements in my physique and stamina have motivated me to continue strengthening my body and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Along with that, I practice Shambhavi Kriya regularly, which helps me stay mentally calm and focused despite the pressures of a busy surgical profession.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Looking back, my biggest regret is not joining earlier.

In fact, I had heard about Freedom From Diabetes nearly six to seven years ago.

At the time, I dismissed it as another marketing claim because I found it difficult to believe that diabetes reversal was actually possible.

Today, after experiencing the results myself, I realize how wrong that assumption was.

As a doctor, I strongly believe that many conventional treatments focus primarily on controlling blood sugar numbers rather than addressing the root causes that drive diabetes.

What FFD offers is a systematic, research-backed approach that targets those underlying causes.

That is what makes the difference.

I often tell people that if someone genuinely wants to improve their diabetes, they should at least explore the possibility that reversal is achievable.

Because I have lived that experience myself.