How Manish Solanki from Pune Brought Down His HbA1c from 7.5 to 5.2 Without Medicines
I Dropped 2.5 kg During 9-Days Fast For Freedom With FFD!
- Name - Mr. Manish Chandrakant Solanki Jain
- Age - 55 Years Young
- Profession - Furniture Business Owner
- Place - Pune, Maharashtra.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c reduced from 7.5 to 5.2
- Weight reduced from 92 kg to 83 kg in 6 months; currently at 87 kg
- Cleared GTT successfully
- Completed 9-Day Fast for Freedom & lost 2.5 kg
- Athletic Feat: Palitana trek (3,500 steps) after bypass surgery
- Built sustainable eating habits using the 25% food formula
- Improved physical confidence post bypass surgery
My Diabetes Story
I discovered my diabetes when a routine blood report showed an HbA1c of 7.5.
I did not have any symptoms, nor did I have a family history of diabetes. But the number was enough to alert me.
I did not have any symptoms, nor did I have a family history of diabetes. But the number was enough to alert me.
I knew I had to act immediately before medicines became a lifelong dependency.
How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?
Around the same time my HbA1c result came, I started seeing Freedom From Diabetes videos on Instagram and Facebook.
The timing felt right. I decided to take action immediately rather than wait for the condition to worsen.
My goal was to clear, finish diabetes before it finishes me.
My goal was to clear, finish diabetes before it finishes me.
Mr. Manish Chandrakant Solanki Jain
My Reversal Story
I joined FFD without starting any diabetes medicines. By following the structured protocols sincerely, my HbA1c gradually reduced and is now 5.2.
I also cleared my GTT, which reassured me that my glucose metabolism had improved naturally.
This journey showed me that early action makes a massive difference.
This journey showed me that early action makes a massive difference.
At my heaviest, I was around 94 kg. Over time, with consistent effort, my weight came down to about 84 kg.
Earlier, my weight used to fluctuate. I would lose a few kilos and gain them back. This time, the difference was sustainability.
The 25% food formula worked beautifully for me. Two rotis, salad, lentils, sabzi it felt practical and doable for life.
I am a foodie, and I enjoy ghee, but FFD taught me balance, not deprivation.
I am a foodie, and I enjoy ghee, but FFD taught me balance, not deprivation.
Exercise & Athletic Identity
My work involves long sitting hours, and I also have a history of bypass surgery, which earlier made me hesitant about pushing myself physically.
Through FFD, I regained confidence in my body. I completed the Palitana trek, climbing nearly 3,500 steps, something I never imagined possible after my surgery.
That experience completely changed how I viewed my physical potential.
That experience completely changed how I viewed my physical potential.
Fast for Freedom & Inner Transformation
I attempted the 9-Day Fast for Freedom and completed part of it. Even during that period, I felt energetic and calm.
The Shahi Pani formula made fasting surprisingly comfortable. I was able to drop 2.5 kg during the fasting program.
The Shahi Pani formula made fasting surprisingly comfortable. I was able to drop 2.5 kg during the fasting program.
I also attended inner transformation sessions with the psychologist, which helped clear long-standing emotional and psychological blocks. I have started practicing meditation and box breathing to manage stress better.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
FFD helped me understand that food discipline and consistency matter more than temporary motivation.
What I am following now feels practical and sustainable. This is not a one-year plan, it’s a lifelong lifestyle.
