How Dr. Yogesh Agarkar Learned to Manage Type 1 Diabetes Better with Freedom From Diabetes
My Weight Climbed Up By 4 kg in 6 Months With FFD!
- Name - Dr. Yogesh Dnyaneshwar Agarkar
- Age - 62 Years Young
- Profession - Veterinary Doctor
- Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Key Takeaways
- Living with diabetes for 8 years
- Diagnosed initially as Type 2, later confirmed as Type 1
- HbA1c improved from around 9.5 to approximately 8.5 in 6 months
- Weight increased from 55 kg to 59 kg in 6 months
- Continues insulin with better understanding and control
- Maintains a very active lifestyle
My Diabetes Story
I was initially diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic, but over time my condition progressed and was later identified as Type 1 diabetes.
It is an autoimmune condition, and I have been dependent on both fast-acting and slow-acting insulin.
It is an autoimmune condition, and I have been dependent on both fast-acting and slow-acting insulin.
Weight loss was one of my major challenges.
At one point, my weight dropped significantly, which affected my overall strength and confidence.
How was FFD introduced and what made me choose it?
I came to know about Freedom From Diabetes through social media, mainly Facebook.
After learning more about the program and understanding its approach, I decided to join and see how it could help me manage my condition better.
After learning more about the program and understanding its approach, I decided to join and see how it could help me manage my condition better.
Dr. Yogesh Dnyaneshwar Agarkar
My Reversal
When I joined the program, my weight was around 55 kg and my HbA1c was 9.5.
Over time, with structured dietary guidance, exercise protocols, and proper insulin awareness, my control improved.
Over time, with structured dietary guidance, exercise protocols, and proper insulin awareness, my control improved.
Today, my HbA1c has come down to around 8.5, and my weight has increased to 59 kg.
Even though I continue insulin, I now understand how to balance it correctly with food and activity.
Even though I continue insulin, I now understand how to balance it correctly with food and activity.
Athletic Identity
Despite multiple challenges, including a past leg surgery with a plate, I stay physically active.
I play table tennis for 2–3 hours regularly and also do gym workouts for about half an hour daily.
I play table tennis for 2–3 hours regularly and also do gym workouts for about half an hour daily.
Staying active has helped me maintain both physical and mental strength.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
FFD helped me break mental blocks related to insulin and diabetes management.
Earlier, I believed insulin would only lead to weight gain, but through proper guidance, I learned how exercise and correct insulin use can coexist safely.
Earlier, I believed insulin would only lead to weight gain, but through proper guidance, I learned how exercise and correct insulin use can coexist safely.
Acceptance of my condition was a major turning point. Once I accepted it fully, managing diabetes became easier and more structured.
