How Jyothi Reversed Diabetes Naturally and Found Balance Through FFD

I Reduced My HbA1c From 7.6 to 6.4 in just 2 Months!

Name - Mrs. Jyothi Sridhar Venkat
Age - 52 Years Young
Profession - Homemaker & Volunteer at a Non-Profit
Place - Bangalore,Karnataka.

Hello, I’m Jyothi Venkat from Bangalore. I’m a homemaker and also volunteer for a non-profit organization. My journey with diabetes began quite unexpectedly during a routine annual health check-up.

Key Takeaways

HbA1c reduced from 7.6 to 6.4
Stopped all diabetes medicines within a month of joining FFD
Maintains good sugar control and emotional stability through spiritual lifestyle
Practices yoga and daily walking for fitness

My Diabetes Story

I didn’t have any visible symptoms when I was first diagnosed. My HbA1c was found high during an annual check-up, and my doctor started me on Metformin.

Later, when my readings slightly increased, I was shifted to Dapagliflozin (Depatam) but it didn’t suit me.

I developed skin rashes and discomfort. My doctor warned me not to stop the medicine abruptly, but I knew I couldn’t continue like this. My main goal became clear, I wanted to come out of medication safely.

Menopause had already been challenging with disturbed sleep and hormonal shifts, and now diabetes added another layer. I wanted a holistic, natural way to heal not just symptom management.

How FFD Was Introduced

Interestingly, I knew about Freedom From Diabetes even before my diagnosis through a family friend.

A few ISKCON devotees I knew had attended FFD’s programs and reversed their diabetes successfully. I had even recommended it to others back then!

So, when I was diagnosed myself, joining FFD felt like the most natural choice. I had already watched Dr. Pramod Tripathi’s videos and resonated deeply with the approach.

Being vegan and Satvik, I found FFD’s philosophy beautifully aligned with my lifestyle.

Mrs. Jyothi Sridhar Venkat

My Reversal Story

Once I joined FFD, the experience was structured, supportive, and eye-opening.

Within one month, I stopped all diabetes medicines safely, under the guidance of my FFD doctor, Dr. Ashwini.

My HbA1c dropped to 6.4, and my sugars remained stable all without medication.

Since I was already following a clean diet, the FFD plan helped me refine it further.

I also opted for Ayurvedic consultation, who recommended certain herbs and guided me to maintain two meals a day instead of fasting protocols.

This approach worked well for me, though I had to balance many dietary restrictions being vegetarian, Satvik (no onion, garlic), and avoiding certain vegetables due to skin sensitivities.

Despite these challenges, the program helped me find what worked best for my body.

Inner Transformation

FFD’s emotional wellness concepts inspired me, but my spiritual foundation through ISKCON philosophy and Bhagavad Gita became my main source of peace.

I practice daily chanting and spiritual reading, which keeps me centered and helps me manage life calmly.

This inner balance, I believe, is as important as diet or exercise in maintaining health.

Athletic Identity

I’ve never been into intense sports, but I maintain an active routine that suits me. I walk daily with a friend and practice yoga thrice a week with a trainer. It keeps me flexible, grounded, and joyful.

At my age, I prefer gentle but consistent activity. Anything beyond that tends to cause cramps due to menopausal changes so I listen to my body and move mindfully.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Today, I’m completely medicine-free and my sugars remain under control. My HbA1c stays around 6.4, and I feel healthy, stable, and grateful.

I’m deeply thankful to the FFD team Dr. Ashwini, Dr. Subodh, Priya, and others who guided me with patience and compassion.

I still follow my Ayurvedic lifestyle and would love to join FFD again, perhaps for their Freedom From Obesity program, to work on overall fitness.