How Monica Chandra Took Charge of Long-Standing Diabetes Through Lifestyle Change with FFD
I Brought My HbA1c Down from 13 to 7 with FFD!
- Name - Ms. Monica Chandra
- Age - 51 Years Young
- Profession - Former Teacher
- Place - Bhubaneswar,Odisha.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c dropped sharply from 13 to 7 within 3 months
- Weight reduced from 63 kg to 55 kg (best phase) in 4 months
- Significant improvement in energy and skin health
- Gained clarity on food, routine, exercise, and stress
- Athletic Identity: Zumba & Stair Climbing
- Understood diabetes as a lifestyle condition, not just a medical one
My Diabetes Story
My diabetes was detected incidentally in 2015 when I took my mother for a blood test and decided to get myself tested too.
I had no major symptoms except occasional tiredness, which I initially attributed to age.
I had no major symptoms except occasional tiredness, which I initially attributed to age.
Diabetes does run in my family. Both maternal and paternal grandparents were affected yet, like many others, I did not truly understand the condition in its early years.
How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?
I had been hearing about Freedom From Diabetes and Dr. Pramod Tripathi for a long time.
Initially, I took my condition lightly and believed I could manage it on my own.
Initially, I took my condition lightly and believed I could manage it on my own.
However, my HbA1c readings remained alarming 13, 12, 10, repeatedly.
That is when I realized I needed a structured, serious intervention.
My brother strongly encouraged me to join the residential program, believing that live learning would make a deeper impact and he was right.
That is when I realized I needed a structured, serious intervention.
My brother strongly encouraged me to join the residential program, believing that live learning would make a deeper impact and he was right.
Ms. Monica Chandra
My Reversal & Management Journey
I joined the FFD residential program (Batch 118), and it proved to be a turning point. The experience was deeply inspiring.
Within a week of returning home, people around me noticed visible changes especially in my face and skin.
Within a week of returning home, people around me noticed visible changes especially in my face and skin.
I followed the protocols very diligently in the first three months. Under guidance from FFD doctors, diet experts, and through the app support, my HbA1c dropped from 13 to 7 within just 3 months.
Later, due to frequent guests, travel, and disruptions in routine, my rhythm broke. Still, the foundation had been laid, and I now know exactly how to regain control.
When I joined, my weight was around 63 kg. With disciplined lifestyle changes, I reached 55 kg, which was a major personal milestone.
Though I had brief relapses due to routine disruptions, I have again brought my weight down to 58.3 kg and am actively working towards stabilizing it.
I enjoy Zumba and stair climbing and am gradually rebuilding consistency with treadmill walking and home workouts.
Inner Transformation & Learnings
One of the biggest takeaways from FFD was understanding how to structure my day, food timing, movement, rest, and stress management.
I also benefited from one-on-one inner transformation sessions, which helped me reflect on my habits and emotional patterns.
I plan to reintroduce meditation consistently, as I have seen how deeply it impacts control and discipline.
I plan to reintroduce meditation consistently, as I have seen how deeply it impacts control and discipline.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
FFD gave me clarity, confidence, and practical tools. Even when I faltered, I never felt lost. I always knew how to come back on track.
The food protocols, recipes, app support, and the dedication of the doctors and experts made a lasting impression on me. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Pramod Tripathi, Dr. Malhar, Dr. Vaishali, and the entire FFD team.
I am renewing my program because I want to continue until I become fully free from diabetes-related concerns.
