I Reversed 11 Years of Diabetes Naturally & Got Back My Health
I Stopped 9 Years of Diabetes Meds in Just 15 Days!
- Name - Mr. Debashis Chakraborty
- Age - 49 Years Young
- Profession - Sr. Manager in Clinical Research
- Place - Banglore, Karnataka.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c dropped from 8.5 to 5.7 in 7 months
- Stopped insulin in 6 days
- Stopped Diabetes Meds in 15 days
- Lost 8 kg (from 74 kg to 65 kg) in 4 months
- Creatinine reduced from 1.5 to 1.1
- Inspired wife and mother to adopt FFD principles
- Now working on building muscle through gym workouts
My Diabetes Story
I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2010 at an office health camp. A random sugar test showed high values, and my HbA1c confirmed it.
With both parents developing diabetes in their sixties, I assumed I’d face it later but my diagnosis came at just 34.
With both parents developing diabetes in their sixties, I assumed I’d face it later but my diagnosis came at just 34.
Initially, metformin and other tablets controlled my sugars. But over the years, side effects forced me to switch medications multiple times; acidity from metformin, UTIs from another category, hives from glimepiride.
Despite all these changes, my HbA1c hovered between 7.5–8.5.
Despite all these changes, my HbA1c hovered between 7.5–8.5.
In 2020, after COVID and steroid treatment, insulin was added: 10 units every morning along with tablets. My creatinine also started rising to 1.5. I felt stuck.
How FFD Was Introduced to Me
Friends from Maharashtra told me about Dr. Pramod Tripathi and FFD. Years ago, I even considered attending a Pune batch but travel was a challenge.
I tried other programs like SugarFit but didn’t see results. When FFD became available online, I attended an introductory DRS session and enrolled in the 100th batch in December 2023.
That’s when my turnaround began.
I tried other programs like SugarFit but didn’t see results. When FFD became available online, I attended an introductory DRS session and enrolled in the 100th batch in December 2023.
That’s when my turnaround began.
Mr. Debashis Chakraborty Reversal Story
Within the first few weeks of FFD, I tapered and stopped insulin completely under medical guidance. Later, I was asked to stop my tablets.
I switched to millet-based meals, followed the prescribed plate ratio, cut out rice, reduced calorie intake, and stayed consistent.
Results followed quickly:
- HbA1c dropped from 8.5 to 7 in 3 months, then to 5.7 at my best.
- Creatinine came down from 1.5 to 1.1 after stopping fenofibrate.
- Lost 9 kg in the first two months (from 74 kg to 65 kg); currently maintaining at 71 kg with normal BMI.
- Off all diabetes medicines and insulin since December 2023 (nearly 2 years now).
- Still on a low dose of rosuvastatin for cholesterol but fenofibrate stopped.
I also motivated my wife to enroll for weight loss (she’s in the program now) and helped my 70-year-old mother bring her HbA1c from 7.5 to under 6 by switching to millets and better eating habits.
Athletic Identity
Initially, I stuck to walking and diet. But inspired by success stories, I’ve now started gym workouts to build muscle and strength as I age. It’s new but I’m enjoying lifting weights and feeling stronger.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
I maintain a 12–13 hour overnight eating gap (early dinner at 8 pm, breakfast at 8–9 am). I haven’t done Fast for Freedom yet because longer fasts feel difficult, but I’m open to trying it.
In my first year with FFD, my discipline was at its peak, that’s when my HbA1c hit 5.7.
Recently, with occasional sweets and outside food, my HbA1c is around 6.4. Still, I’m proud to be medicine-free and aware of what affects my health.
Recently, with occasional sweets and outside food, my HbA1c is around 6.4. Still, I’m proud to be medicine-free and aware of what affects my health.
FFD didn’t just reverse my diabetes; it gave me tools to live healthier and inspire my family too.
