Mahipal Singh Thakur shares his prediabetes journey with Freedom From Diabetes
I Am Off Diabetes Meds in Just 3 Months Thanks to FFD!
- Name - Mr. Mahipal Singh Thakur
- Age - 46 Years Young
- Profession - Self Employed
- Place - Hyderabad.
My journey with diabetes didn’t begin with symptoms; it began during a routine visit for a persistent cough.
Key Takeaways
- Experienced side effects with Metformin 250 mg and discontinued it
- Weight reduced from 72 Kg to 67 kg in 6 months
- Gained strong foundational knowledge about food, metabolism, and diabetes
- Stopped Cholesterol Meds in 11 months
- Stopped Diabetes Meds in 3 months
- Learned why reversal is possible even with family history
- Understood the importance of consistency and lifestyle timing
My Diabetes Story
During a doctor visit for a cough, my random blood sugar test showed that I was in the prediabetic range.
Further testing confirmed an HbA1c between 5.5 and 5.7.
Further testing confirmed an HbA1c between 5.5 and 5.7.
The doctor prescribed Metformin 250 mg, but within just a few days, I started feeling excessive drowsiness.
That experience made me question whether medication was the only way forward especially when my sugar levels were not very high.
That experience made me question whether medication was the only way forward especially when my sugar levels were not very high.
Family History & Concern
Both my parents have diabetes. My father was diagnosed in his 40s after a medical complication, and my mother also lives with diabetes, though it is controlled.
Knowing this history made me more alert and determined to find a preventive and scientific approach, rather than waiting for the condition to worsen.
How Was FFD Introduced & Why I Chose It
I discovered Freedom From Diabetes through Instagram and YouTube.
What attracted me was the focus on reversal through understanding, not just control through tablets.
I joined with the clear intention of learning how diabetes actually works inside the body.
I joined with the clear intention of learning how diabetes actually works inside the body.
Reversal Story
Over six months, my weight reduced from 72 kg to 67 kg.
I was able to stop diabetes medication within three months and discontinued cholesterol medicines by the 11th month.
My HbA1c initially improved to 5.7, but due to extremely hectic and unpredictable work schedules, it later fluctuated to 6.3.
What FFD gave me was far more than numbers; it gave me clarity.
For the first time, I truly understood food: not just what to eat, but why, how much my body actually needs, and what happens internally after every meal.
Following the protocol strictly wasn’t always easy because my duty hours had no fixed routine,
lunches got delayed, meetings stretched endlessly, and field work meant irregular meals. I was transparent about this with my dietitian.
I was able to stop diabetes medication within three months and discontinued cholesterol medicines by the 11th month.
My HbA1c initially improved to 5.7, but due to extremely hectic and unpredictable work schedules, it later fluctuated to 6.3.
What FFD gave me was far more than numbers; it gave me clarity.
For the first time, I truly understood food: not just what to eat, but why, how much my body actually needs, and what happens internally after every meal.
Following the protocol strictly wasn’t always easy because my duty hours had no fixed routine,
lunches got delayed, meetings stretched endlessly, and field work meant irregular meals. I was transparent about this with my dietitian.
Even during phases when execution wasn’t perfect, the awareness stayed with me.
That understanding quietly shaped my choices, mindset, and confidence, proving that once the mind is convinced, the body follows.
That understanding quietly shaped my choices, mindset, and confidence, proving that once the mind is convinced, the body follows.
Health Improvements
- Despite the challenges, I noticed clear changes:
- Long-standing acidity reduced significantly
- Better awareness of hunger, digestion, and energy
- More control over food choices even during stressful days
- FFD gave me clarity that no medicine ever did.
Athletic Identity
If time permits, cycling is my preferred activity.
Due to my demanding field role, consistency was difficult earlier.
Now, with a change in duty structure, I finally have better control over meal timing and routine, something that was impossible earlier.
Now, with a change in duty structure, I finally have better control over meal timing and routine, something that was impossible earlier.
Mental & Social Challenges
One of the toughest parts wasn’t food, it was people.
At work, taking care of health invites comments: “Why are you doing all this?” “I’ve been diabetic for 20 years, nothing happens”
“Why trouble yourself with diets?”
Even my father questioned my choices.
FFD gave me the confidence to stand my ground, explain my decisions calmly, and focus on long-term health instead of social approval.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
I may not have followed FFD 100%, but I followed it honestly.
Out of 100, I followed about 50–60% and I clearly understood that reversal is possible when consistency improves.
Most importantly, I now have the knowledge. And knowledge does not expire.
