How Hetal from Mumbai is Fighting Diabetes Through Lifestyle Changes With FFD!
I Shredded 11 Kg in 5 Months With FFD!
- Name - Mrs. Hetal V. Golwala
- Age - 50 Years Young
- Profession - Homemaker
- Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
My diabetes diagnosis actually happened by accident. I had called a lab technician to test my husband’s blood sugar, and he casually suggested that I should test mine as well.
I had no symptoms at all, but the test results showed that my blood sugar was extremely high. That unexpected moment completely changed my health journey.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c reduced from 10.8 to 7.6 in 10 months
- Fasting blood sugar improved from 250 to around 120
- Weight Loss reduced from 83 kg to 72.5 kg in 5 months
- Completed 9-days FFF
- Avoided diabetes medicines completely
- Developed confidence with fasting and lifestyle changes
My Diabetes Story
When my diabetes was detected, it came as a complete surprise because I had no visible symptoms.
There was some family history, as my mother developed diabetes later in life after the age of 65.
But I was diagnosed much earlier.
But I was diagnosed much earlier.
When I first checked my numbers, my HbA1c was extremely high at 11.8, and my fasting sugar was around 250.
Naturally, I started searching online for ways to control diabetes without depending on medicines.
How I Discovered FFD
While researching online, I came across a Freedom From Diabetes video on YouTube. That was my first introduction to the program.
Before joining, I experimented with two-meal intermittent fasting, which helped me lose 2–3 kg in the first month, but I found it difficult to sustain.
I also used to feel dizzy after meals, which made things uncomfortable.
I also used to feel dizzy after meals, which made things uncomfortable.
That’s when I decided to join Freedom From Diabetes and follow a more structured approach.
My Reversal Journey
When I joined the program, my HbA1c was around 10.8.
I started following the FFD diet with green smoothies, nuts, seeds, and balanced meals.
The structured guidance made things easier compared to what I had tried earlier.
The structured guidance made things easier compared to what I had tried earlier.
Before fasting, my fasting sugar was around 180–190.
After completing the fasting protocol, my fasting levels dropped below 120, and for most of the year I maintained them below 130.
After completing the fasting protocol, my fasting levels dropped below 120, and for most of the year I maintained them below 130.
Today, my HbA1c has come down to around 7.6.
Weight Loss Journey
Another major transformation was my weight loss.
When I joined the program, my weight was around 83 kg.
Within the first three months, through diet and lifestyle changes, I lost 11 kg, bringing my weight down to 72.5 kg.
Within the first three months, through diet and lifestyle changes, I lost 11 kg, bringing my weight down to 72.5 kg.
Recently, due to a few holidays and family events, I gained around 4 kg, but I am now working on bringing my weight back under control.
Despite this fluctuation, I feel much better physically and mentally compared to before.
Fasting & Lifestyle Awareness
One of the most valuable lessons for me was understanding the power of fasting.
Earlier, I believed that people with diabetes should avoid fasting completely.
But after experiencing it personally, I realized that fasting, when done correctly, can be extremely beneficial.
But after experiencing it personally, I realized that fasting, when done correctly, can be extremely beneficial.
Now whenever my sugar levels start rising, I know how to use fasting as a tool to bring them back under control.
This knowledge has given me a lot of confidence and independence in managing my health.
Current Lifestyle
My current routine includes:
- Regular walking
- Yoga sessions
- Occasional fasting protocols when required
Earlier I used to practice Surya Namaskar and yoga more regularly, and I plan to return to that routine again to improve my results further.
Current Reflection
I honestly believe that if I had followed the program even 80% consistently, my HbA1c would have probably dropped below 7 or even closer to 6.5.
The program has helped me understand my body much better.
Even when my discipline slips occasionally, I now know exactly what steps I need to take to regain control.
Even when my discipline slips occasionally, I now know exactly what steps I need to take to regain control.
