How I Reduced My Diabetes Pills from 4 to Just 0.5 mg and Got My Health Back
I Reduced HbA1c from 7.3 to 6.2, & Cut My Diabetes Tablets by 90%
- Name - Mrs. Asmita Paradkar
- Age - 62 Years Young
- Profession - Thane, Maharashtra
- Place - Thane, Maharashtra.
I’m Asmita Paradkar from Thane. I lived with diabetes for over 11 years, struggling with heavy medication, rising creatinine levels, and fear for my kidneys. Thanks to FFD’s scientific approach, I’ve brought my sugars under control, improved my kidney health, and drastically reduced my medication. Here’s how it happened.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c dropped from ~7.2–7.3 to 6.2
- Medication: Down from 4 high-dose tablets/day to just 0.5 mg
- Creatinine improved from 1.0 - 0.75 (better kidney function)
- Cholesterol reduced from ~250–300 - 151; triglycerides now normal
- BP improved from 160–180 mmHg - 120–130 mmHg (same medication)
- Weight dropped from 66 kg - 63.8 kg; BMI now in healthy range (24.2)
- Walks 2–3 km daily; plans to start gym workouts
My Diabetes Story
About 10–12 years ago, I was struggling with a frozen shoulder that wouldn’t heal despite medicines. A routine blood test revealed I had diabetes, a shock, though both my parents had it.Over the years, symptoms like weakness, lack of enthusiasm, sleep apnea, and frequent urination became part of my life.
My creatinine stayed at 0.8–0.9 for years but suddenly rose to 1.0, raising concerns about kidney damage from medication.
My HbA1c once touched 10, and even after taking 4 high-dose tablets daily, it stayed around 7.2–7.3. My doctor even added an extra tablet in the afternoon, and I feared insulin would be next.
Alongside diabetes, I battled cholesterol (often near 300), high triglycerides (200–250+), and hypertension (160–180 mmHg).
How FFD Entered My Life
Scrolling Facebook one day, I discovered Freedom from Diabetes. Their promise of lifestyle-based diabetes control without adding more pills caught my attention.I had tried 4–5 other “reversal” programs, but they only prescribed extra medicines. I joined FFD on 18th August, determined to try a new way.
My Reversal Story
My diet plan, designed by Dr. Saili Bhagwat, was kidney-friendly and focused on reducing certain greens and beans. Following it strictly, my creatinine dropped from 1.0 > 0.9 > 0.8 > 0.75, a huge relief.My HbA1c fell from 7.2–7.3 (on heavy medication) to 6.2 while taking only 0.5 mg medication.
Cholesterol dropped from 250–300 to 151, triglycerides came into the healthy range, and my BP came down to 120–130 mmHg.
Cholesterol dropped from 250–300 to 151, triglycerides came into the healthy range, and my BP came down to 120–130 mmHg.
Weight was reduced from 66 kg to 63.8 kg, and with a BMI of 24.2, I’m now in the healthy range. I walk 2–3 km daily and plan to join a gym soon.
Athletic Identity
I’ve always enjoyed walking but had to cut down from 5–7 km to avoid knee pain. Even so, I remain active and committed to daily movement.
Inner Transformation
Through Inner Transformation sessions with Paramita Chakrabarti, I overcame a lifelong inferiority complex and learned to trust my own decisions.
I also became a mindful eater, now reading every food label and completely banning processed foods at home.
I also became a mindful eater, now reading every food label and completely banning processed foods at home.
Support & Motivation
I’m grateful to Dr. Ashwini for moral support and to Dr. Pramod Tripathi and the FFD team for showing me that lifestyle can transform health.
At 62, I feel energetic, confident, and inspired to help others realise medication isn’t always for life.
At 62, I feel energetic, confident, and inspired to help others realise medication isn’t always for life.
