After 10 Years of Diabetes, I Reduced HbA1c to 5.9 and Stopped Daily Medication

I Quit 10 Years Of Diabetes Meds in Just 3 Months With FFD!

Name - Female
Age - 62 Years Young
Profession - Banker
Place - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

I am 62 years old, a retired banker from Chennai. I have been living with diabetes since 2011. For nearly 10 years, I managed it with medication, walking, jogging, and staying active. My HbA1c stayed around 7 to 7.5, and I never experienced major complications.

But I didn’t know it could get even better until I joined Freedom From Diabetes.

Key Takeaways

Diabetes for 10 years
HbA1c reduced from 7.3 to 5.9 in 7 months
Medicine stopped within 3 months
Weight reduced from 63 kg to 52 kg in 3 months; now maintaining at 54–55 kg
Cholesterol Meds stopped in 10 months
BP meds Stopped in 11 months
Strength training + Yoga practitioner
108 Surya Namaskar performer
Maintaining reversal sustainably
Practices yoga, strength training, and meditation daily
Maintains structured 25% plate protocol

My Diabetes Story

My diabetes was diagnosed in 2011 during a routine check-up. I do have a family history. My mother has diabetes.

For years, I managed it conventionally. I was taking one tablet (Glycomet) daily.

I exercised regularly, including jogging and even running marathons when I was abroad.

My HbA1c was usually around 7.1–7.5.

I was managing but I did not know I could reverse it further.

Why I Joined FFD

I came across FFD through Facebook and attended a webinar. I was open-minded. I did not join out of fear or desperation.

I simply thought “Let me give it a shot.” I didn’t know strict lifestyle protocols could bring HbA1c down into the 5s range.

My Reversal Journey

When I joined, my HbA1c was about 7.3.

Within three months of following the structured protocol, I was able to stop daily diabetes medication.

My HbA1c dropped to 5.9, and today I maintain it between 6.0–6.2 without regular diabetes medication.

I only take a tablet on an SOS basis if I significantly breach the protocol which rarely happens.

When I joined, I weighed 63 kg.

My lowest recorded weight during the program was 52 kg. I now maintain comfortably at 54–55 kg, with improved muscle mass.

Athletic Identity

Though I was always active, FFD pushed me to build strength. I joined a gym and began structured strength training.

At one point, I was deadlifting 65–70 kg. Currently, due to a uterus prolapse diagnosis, I avoid heavy lifting but continue strength training with moderate dumbbells.

I also practice yoga daily including:

Headstands
Shoulder stands
Backbends
Halasana
108 Surya Namaskars

At 62, I am flexible and strong and I take pride in that.

My Diet & Sustainability

During the program, I followed a fully vegan protocol. Today, I maintain a mostly dairy-free lifestyle, with occasional curd if required.

I strictly follow the 25% plate method:

25% salad
25% lentils/protein
25% vegetables
25% carbohydrates

I plan my weekly menu in advance. I eat home-cooked meals. I do not believe in cheat days.

Most importantly, I do not eat leftovers just to avoid waste. I tell people: “Your stomach is not a garbage bin.”

If there is extra food, I give it away. I don’t overeat to “finish it.”