How Shilpa Lost 20 Kg and Brought Her HbA1c Down from 7.64 to 5.8

I Slashed a Whopping 20 kg in Just 4 Months With FFD!

Name - Mrs. Shilpa
Age - 43 Years Young
Profession -Software Professional
Place - Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Hello, I am Shilpa from Bengaluru

I am 43 years old and work in the software industry. Like many working professionals, I was balancing work, family responsibilities, and health challenges without fully realizing how much my lifestyle was affecting my well-being.

A routine health check-up revealed that my HbA1c had crossed into the diabetic range. Along with that, I was struggling with weight gain, swelling in my legs, and later an autoimmune condition that required ongoing treatment. Despite trying different approaches, I was not seeing any meaningful improvements.

Today, I have reduced my HbA1c from 7.64 to 5.8, lost nearly 20 kilograms, improved my cholesterol profile, and feel far more confident about my health journey.

Key Takeaways

Reduced HbA1c from 7.64 to 5.8 in 11 months
Weight reduced from 114 kg to 94 kg in 4 months
Improved cholesterol markers significantly
BMI: 37.56 to 32.6
Improved VLDL from 45.8 mg/dl to 22.8 mg/dl
Improved Fasting Sugar from 11.5 µU/ml to 4.8 µU/ml
Managed health better despite autoimmune challenges
Developed consistency with exercise and lifestyle habits
Performs up to 30 Surya Namaskars in one session
Learned techniques to manage anxiety and emotional health

My Diabetes Story

My diabetes was detected during a yearly health check-up.

Around the same time, I was also experiencing swelling in my legs, which prompted a more detailed medical evaluation.

The tests showed that my blood sugar levels were significantly elevated.

Since diabetes already existed in my family, the diagnosis was not entirely unexpected, but it was still concerning.

The bigger challenge, however, was my weight. After my second child was born, I gained a substantial amount of weight and found it extremely difficult to lose it.

No matter what I tried, the results were either minimal or temporary.

To make things more complicated, I was later diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and had to undergo treatment that included steroids, which further affected my weight and overall health.

I knew I needed a structured approach that addressed the root causes instead of simply managing symptoms.

How Was FFD Introduced to Me and What Made Me Choose It?

I first came across Freedom From Diabetes through Instagram.

Initially, I was curious. I had seen so many success stories and transformations that I wanted to see whether the program would actually work for me as well.

At that stage, I wasn't looking for shortcuts. I simply wanted to understand whether a scientific lifestyle-based approach could genuinely help me improve my health that is why I enrolled for the Discover Reversal Session.

That eventually led me to enroll in the program.

My Reversal Journey

When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was 7.64.

The program introduced me to a completely different way of looking at food, exercise, and overall health.

The guidance from the experts helped me understand how lifestyle choices directly influence blood sugar levels and metabolic health.

One of the biggest changes happened in my weight.

I started my journey at approximately 114 kg and gradually brought my weight down to around 94 kg.

Losing 20 kg was something I had struggled with for years, especially after childbirth and while dealing with autoimmune treatment.

The structured meal plans, reduction of carbohydrates, regular exercise, and periodic fasting practices helped me achieve results that I had not been able to achieve before.

I also noticed significant improvements in my cholesterol profile.

My Fasting Sugar improved from 11.5 µU/ml to 4.8 µU/ml My VLDL levels improved substantially from 45.8 mg/dl to 22.8 mg/dl,

My overall health markers started moving in the right direction.

Most importantly, my HbA1c dropped to 5.8, bringing me back into a much healthier range.

Inner Transformation:

Health transformation is not only physical.

At one point, I was dealing with anxiety and decided to seek guidance from FFD's inner transformation team.

The session helped me understand techniques to calm my mind and approach situations differently. I learned methods that helped me become more aware of my thought patterns and emotional responses.

Along with breathing practices and mindfulness techniques, these learnings became an important part of my overall transformation journey.

The mental shift was just as valuable as the physical improvements.

My Athletic Identity

Exercise became a regular part of my routine.

I followed the guidance of the exercise experts and incorporated activities like:

Surya Namaskars
Resistance band exercises
Stair climbing
Breathing exercises

Today, I can comfortably perform around 30 Surya Namaskars in a session.

For someone who had struggled with excess weight and health challenges for years, this achievement feels incredibly empowering.

Current Lifestyle and Reflection

The biggest difference today is that I finally understand what works for my body.

Earlier, despite my efforts, I was not seeing any meaningful results. The weight would not move, and I constantly felt stuck.

Today, I feel healthier, lighter, and far more confident.

Even while managing an autoimmune condition, the lifestyle practices I learned through FFD have helped me stay on track and take control of my health.

I now understand that transformation is not about quick fixes. It is about consistency, awareness, and making better choices every day.