How I Took Control of My Diabetes After 11 Years

I Brought My HbA1c From 8.9 to 7 in Just 4 Months Thanks to FFD!

  • Name -  Mr. Mandar Gandre
  • Age - 50 Years Young
  • Profession - Architect
  • Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
I am Mandar Gandre, an architect from Mumbai. After living with diabetes for 11 years and being dependent on insulin, I finally found a structured path that brought my health back on track. This is my Freedom Story.
 
Key Takeaways
  • Insulin-free in just 3 months
  • HbA1c improved from 8.9 to 7.0 in 4 months
  • Weight reduced from 76 kg to 70 kg in 4 months
  • Strictly followed diet & exercise protocols
  • BMI improved from 24 to 22
  • Meditation and exercise became streamlined

My Diabetes Story

My diabetes was detected back in 2014 during my routine annual health check-up at Larsen & Toubro.

Over the years, my sugar levels stayed persistently high, and eventually I was put on insulin around 6 units twice a day.

There is some history of heart disease on my father’s side and diabetes on my maternal side, so I knew I needed to take this seriously.

How FFD Entered My Life

A colleague from an earlier L&T batch introduced me to FFD through an internal radio podcast featuring 60 success stories.

That podcast stayed with me. I enrolled because I wanted a structured, evidence-backed approach not random attempts that only gave short-term results.

Mr. Mandar Kesrinath Gandre

My Reversal Journey

When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was 8.9 and I was on 12 units of insulin daily.

By following the diet and exercise instructions diligently, I was able to stop insulin completely within just three months. 

My weight dropped from 76 kg to 70 kg, and my latest HbA1c came down to 7.0.

I didn’t try any other weight-loss methods, strict adherence to the FFD protocols alone brought these results.

Meditation and exercise were already part of my routine, but FFD helped me bring more structure, discipline, and clarity to everything I was doing.

Athletic Identity

I haven’t explored a specific athletic identity yet, but I stay active through regular exercise, yoga, and muscle-building routines recommended in the advanced phases.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

FFD made the biggest difference in the way I manage my day, diet, and discipline. The follow-up from doctors and dietitians was exceptional, very detailed and consistent.

Exercise follow-up can improve, and I’ve shared this as constructive feedback, but the overall program has helped me stabilize my health beautifully.

I meditate regularly, do my exercises, and feel more in control of my health than I have in years.

Key Quote

“FFD streamlined my lifestyle and helped me become insulin-free in just 3 months. Excellent program.”