How Rocky Kumar beat diabetes & became medicine-free with Freedom From Diabetes.
I am Completely Off Diabetes Meds in 15 Days Thanks to FFD!
- Name - Mr. Rocky Kumar
- Age - 43 Years Young
- Profession - Banking Operations – Regulatory Reporting (IT)
- Place - Pune, Maharashtra.
I didn’t join Freedom From Diabetes because I felt unwell. I joined because my numbers didn’t look right and I wanted to fix them before they defined my future.
Key Takeaways
- Diabetes detected early through preventive health check
- HbA1c reduced from 6.8 to 4.8 in 8 months
- Completely off diabetes in 15 days
- Off cholesterol medicines in 3 months
- Sustainable food awareness developed
- Built a long-term, realistic lifestyle despite work pressure
- Weight reduced from 77 kg to 63 kg in 3 months
My Diabetes Story
In January 2025, during my company’s annual health check, my fasting blood sugar came back at 158. That was my first red flag.
I wasn’t surprised diabetes runs strongly in my family. Both my maternal and paternal sides have it, though it appeared much later for them. For me, it came early.
I felt physically fine. No fatigue. No symptoms. But the numbers told a different story.
How Was FFD Introduced & What Made Me Choose It
I found Freedom From Diabetes through social media while researching reversal and prevention-based approaches.
My mindset was simple: “Let me try. I have nothing to lose health-wise.”
Even if it didn’t work, I felt I would at least learn something.
Interestingly, my father is a doctor retired as a Chief Medical Officer at Coal India Limited.
But I chose not to involve my parents initially. I wanted to handle this quietly, with just my spouse and children knowing.
But I chose not to involve my parents initially. I wanted to handle this quietly, with just my spouse and children knowing.
Mr. Rocky Kumar
Reversal Story
When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was 6.8.
I had started Metformin (½ tablet) along with cholesterol medicines. From day one, I was clear I did not want to become medicine-dependent.
With guidance from my doctor and the FFD team, and consistent lifestyle changes, my reports began improving.
Within a few months:
- Metformin was stopped
- Cholesterol medicines were discontinued
- HbA1c dropped steadily and reached 4.8
- Today, I am completely medicine-free for diabetes and cholesterol.
- Food Awareness: The Biggest Shift
- FFD completely changed how I see food.
- Stopped white rice and regular wheat rotis
- Switched to red rice, black rice, and khapli roti
- Made smoothies a non-negotiable part of my morning
- Added chia seed water, nuts, and seeds daily
- Salads once optional are now mandatory.
I follow a 4-part plate system:
- ¼ salad
- ¼ vegetables
- ¼ dal/protein
- ¼ controlled carbs
Work, Compliance & Reality
I won’t claim 100% compliance.
With a demanding job and young children, 60–70% consistency is realistic for me and I own that honestly.
If I miss workouts on weekdays, I compensate on weekends. I ensure 150 minutes of walking per week at minimum.
I may miss meditation or daily yoga but I never compromise on food awareness.
Weight & Physical Changes
At 5’9”, I weighed around 77 kg with significant visceral fat.
I dropped to 62 kg initially, which was actually too low for my frame.
With guidance, I adjusted and stabilized at 63–64 kg, focusing on muscle regain.
With guidance, I adjusted and stabilized at 63–64 kg, focusing on muscle regain.
Interestingly, when I became leaner, people asked: “Are you sick?”
In India, a belly is often mistaken for health. I learned to ignore that noise.
Athletic Identity
I’m not a sports person by habit.
But today:
- I walk 5–6 km comfortably
- I regularly practice Surya Namaskar
- Have done 30–40 Surya Namaskars in one stretch
Yoga for me is functional not spiritual and that works for my personality.
Inner Transformation & Stress
I tried meditation but it’s not my strength.
My job is stressful by nature, and I’ve accepted that reality.
What changed is how I respond to stress, not how much of it exists. FFD taught me awareness, not perfection.
What changed is how I respond to stress, not how much of it exists. FFD taught me awareness, not perfection.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
My biggest achievement is not just coming off medicines. It’s this question I now ask before eating: “Is this healthy for me or just tasty?”
That pause has changed everything. I didn’t just reverse diabetes. I learned how to live with clarity.
