How I Lost 21 Kg, Became Insulin-Free, and Got My Life Back After Years of Diabetes
Lost 21 kg and became insulin-free after years of diabetes
- Name - Mrs. Meenakshi
- Age - 50 Young
- Profession - Homemaker
- Place - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
My name is Mrs. Meenakshi. I am 50 years old, a homemaker from Chennai, and I had been living with diabetes for several years along with obesity and a heart condition. I was taking 26 units of insulin every day, multiple diabetes tablets, and I could barely walk, stand for long, or manage my household routine. I felt trapped by my health. Today, I have lost 21 kg, become insulin-free, reversed my fatty liver, and regained an active life. This is the story of how Freedom From Diabetes gave me my life back.
Key Takeaways
- Strong Family History of Diabetes
- HbA1c: 9.0 to 6.1
- Became Insulin-Free in 8 Months
- Lost 21 Kg (85 kg to 64 kg)
- Reduced Medicines from 26 Units of Insulin + 5 Tablets to Just 1 Tablet
- Reversed Fatty Liver
- Cholesterol Improved
- Completed 13-Day Fast for Freedom
- Regular Gym & Trekking Routine
My Diabetes Story
I was diagnosed with diabetes around 5–10 years ago, and I have a strong family history of diabetes.
Before my diagnosis, I frequently experienced dizziness, and my health gradually began to deteriorate.
Along with diabetes, I was also dealing with obesity and a heart problem, which made even simple daily activities difficult.
Before my diagnosis, I frequently experienced dizziness, and my health gradually began to deteriorate.
Along with diabetes, I was also dealing with obesity and a heart problem, which made even simple daily activities difficult.
At one point, I weighed 85 kg. I could not walk comfortably, stand for long periods, or even complete my regular household work.
My diabetes had become severe enough that I was taking 26 units of insulin once every day, along with five diabetes tablets.
The biggest emotional burden was that insulin had started controlling my life. I could not travel freely, and I constantly felt restricted by my condition.
My diabetes had become severe enough that I was taking 26 units of insulin once every day, along with five diabetes tablets.
The biggest emotional burden was that insulin had started controlling my life. I could not travel freely, and I constantly felt restricted by my condition.
How I Found FFD
My brother had joined the Freedom From Diabetes (FFD) Holistic Transformation Program in 2021, and I watched his transformation closely.
Seeing his remarkable progress inspired both me and my sister to enroll in the program.
I joined FFD with one clear goal in mind—I wanted to become free from insulin and take back control of my life.
Seeing his remarkable progress inspired both me and my sister to enroll in the program.
I joined FFD with one clear goal in mind—I wanted to become free from insulin and take back control of my life.
My Reversal Journey
When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was around 8.8–9.0, and despite being on insulin and multiple medicines, my blood sugar levels were still poorly controlled.
My fasting blood sugar had previously been around 210–230 mg/dL, and my overall health was in a difficult state.
My fasting blood sugar had previously been around 210–230 mg/dL, and my overall health was in a difficult state.
My journey was not an overnight transformation.
It took me eight months to become insulin-free, because I deliberately focused on sustainable weight loss and long-term health.
During this period, I followed the FFD nutrition plan, fasting protocols, and exercise guidance consistently.
It took me eight months to become insulin-free, because I deliberately focused on sustainable weight loss and long-term health.
During this period, I followed the FFD nutrition plan, fasting protocols, and exercise guidance consistently.
Over time, I lost 21 kg, reducing my weight from 85 kg to 64 kg.
My HbA1c dropped from around 9.0 to 5.9, and currently remains around 6.1.
My fasting blood sugar improved significantly, and I was able to reduce my diabetes medication from 26 units of insulin plus five tablets to just one low-dose Glycomet SR 500 tablet.
My HbA1c dropped from around 9.0 to 5.9, and currently remains around 6.1.
My fasting blood sugar improved significantly, and I was able to reduce my diabetes medication from 26 units of insulin plus five tablets to just one low-dose Glycomet SR 500 tablet.
One of the biggest victories was that my fatty liver completely reversed, and my cholesterol levels came under excellent control.
I also experienced a major reduction in acidity and no longer needed the medications I used to take for digestive issues.
I also experienced a major reduction in acidity and no longer needed the medications I used to take for digestive issues.
There were moments when my weight loss plateaued, especially after I reached 68 kg.
Instead of giving up, my diet expert modified my plan several times, introduced different fasting strategies, and encouraged me to join a gym.
That change helped me break the plateau and continue progressing toward my goal.
Instead of giving up, my diet expert modified my plan several times, introduced different fasting strategies, and encouraged me to join a gym.
That change helped me break the plateau and continue progressing toward my goal.
Athletic Identity
Before joining FFD, I could barely walk.
Today, I go to the gym regularly, participate in treks and trail walks, and actively join outdoor activities whenever I get the opportunity.
I have completed 6–7 km trails and enjoy challenging myself physically. Becoming active has completely transformed my confidence and energy levels.
Today, I go to the gym regularly, participate in treks and trail walks, and actively join outdoor activities whenever I get the opportunity.
I have completed 6–7 km trails and enjoy challenging myself physically. Becoming active has completely transformed my confidence and energy levels.
Fast For Freedom Experience
The most powerful part of my journey has been Fast For Freedom (FFF). I completed a 13-day fasting program, and that experience changed my body dramatically.
During that period, I lost approximately 6–8 kg, and I strongly believe that fasting played a major role in bringing down my weight, blood sugar, fatty liver, and cholesterol.
During that period, I lost approximately 6–8 kg, and I strongly believe that fasting played a major role in bringing down my weight, blood sugar, fatty liver, and cholesterol.
What surprised me the most is that I actually enjoy fasting now.
Even today, I practice fasting regularly and have developed a disciplined routine that includes multi-day fasting every month.
Fasting has become one of the strongest pillars of my health transformation.
Even today, I practice fasting regularly and have developed a disciplined routine that includes multi-day fasting every month.
Fasting has become one of the strongest pillars of my health transformation.
Inner Transformation
I did not actively participate in the Inner Transformation sessions, and I was not practicing meditation or breathing techniques during my program.
Looking back, I genuinely feel that if I had focused on that aspect as well, my results could have been even better.
It is something I still want to explore and incorporate into my life going forward.
Looking back, I genuinely feel that if I had focused on that aspect as well, my results could have been even better.
It is something I still want to explore and incorporate into my life going forward.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Today, my life is completely different from what it was before joining FFD.
I have developed food discipline, understand portion control, exercise regularly, and remain conscious about my eating habits.
Earlier, I had a sedentary lifestyle and consumed a carbohydrate-heavy diet without understanding its impact. Now I feel aware and responsible for my health.
I have developed food discipline, understand portion control, exercise regularly, and remain conscious about my eating habits.
Earlier, I had a sedentary lifestyle and consumed a carbohydrate-heavy diet without understanding its impact. Now I feel aware and responsible for my health.
The biggest change is my energy. I honestly feel 10–15 years younger. When I was 40, I felt like I was 50.
Today, at 50, I feel like I am 35. I am enjoying my life again, and I genuinely enjoy this journey even though my progress has been gradual.
For me, sustainability is more important than speed.
Today, at 50, I feel like I am 35. I am enjoying my life again, and I genuinely enjoy this journey even though my progress has been gradual.
For me, sustainability is more important than speed.
I am now planning to continue my FFD journey further because my goal is to become completely medicine-free in the coming months.
I am deeply grateful to the entire FFD team for helping me transform my health and my life.
I am deeply grateful to the entire FFD team for helping me transform my health and my life.
