How I Reduced My HbA1c from 7.9 to 5.4 and Cut Down My Diabetes & BP Medicines Through Lifestyle Changes
I Brought My HbA1c Down from 7.9 to 5.4 with FFD!
- Name - Mr. Pankaj Bajpai
- Age - 66 Years Young
- Profession - Retired Government Servant
- Place - Pune, Maharashtra.
I didn't have major symptoms, but despite taking medicines, watching my diet, and trying to stay active, my sugar levels continued to fluctuate. I wanted something more than just managing diabetes. I wanted better control with fewer medicines.
Today, my HbA1c has come down to 5.4, my diabetes medicines have reduced significantly, my blood pressure medicine has been halved, and I feel healthier and more energetic than I have in years.
This is my journey.
Key Takeaways
- Reduced HbA1c from 7.9 to 5.4 in 3 months
- Weight reduced from 61.1 kg to 54.8 kg in 3 months
- Significantly reduced diabetes medication
- Reduced dress size from L to S
- Stopped Cholesterol Meds in 3 months
- Blood pressure medicine reduced from Telma 40 to Telma 20
- Waist size reduced noticeably
- Knee pain completely resolved
- Built a sustainable lifestyle through diet, exercise, and consistency
My Diabetes Story
I am a retired government servant from Pune.
I was diagnosed with diabetes around 16 years ago. Since diabetes runs in my family, the diagnosis wasn't entirely unexpected.
Interestingly, I never experienced any major symptoms like excessive thirst, weakness, or frequent urination. On the outside, I felt normal.
However, my blood sugar readings told a different story.
Despite taking medicines regularly and trying to maintain a reasonably healthy lifestyle, my fasting sugars often fluctuated between 170 and 240 mg/dL.
While the medicines prevented my sugars from rising further, they never gave me the level of control I was hoping for.
While the medicines prevented my sugars from rising further, they never gave me the level of control I was hoping for.
I knew there had to be a better way.
How was FFD introduced and what made me choose it?
One day, I came across Freedom From Diabetes & Dr Pramod through an online advertisement. Out of curiosity,
I Joined the Discover Reversal Session and learnt about reversing diabetes through structured lifestyle changes.
I Joined the Discover Reversal Session and learnt about reversing diabetes through structured lifestyle changes.
Until then, I had always believed that medicines were the only long-term solution.
The idea that diabetes could be managed with the right food, exercise, and medical guidance was both new and encouraging.
The idea that diabetes could be managed with the right food, exercise, and medical guidance was both new and encouraging.
My biggest goal wasn't just lowering my sugar numbers. I wanted to reduce my dependence on medicines and lead a healthier life naturally.
That motivated me to join the program.
Mr. Pankaj Bajpai
My Reversal Story
When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was 7.9. With consistent guidance from the doctors and dietitians, I gradually adopted the recommended food plan and exercise routine.
The results exceeded my expectations. My HbA1c steadily dropped to 5.4, bringing my diabetes under excellent control.
Although I am still on a very small dose of diabetes medication, it has reduced significantly compared to what I was taking earlier.
My health improvements didn't stop there.
My cholesterol medicine was completely discontinued, and my blood pressure medicine was reduced from Telma 40 to Telma 20, cutting the dosage in half.
My cholesterol medicine was completely discontinued, and my blood pressure medicine was reduced from Telma 40 to Telma 20, cutting the dosage in half.
One of the most satisfying changes was seeing my waist size reduced while losing 7 kg.
My old trousers became loose, and I could clearly see the physical transformation without even stepping on the weighing scale.
My old trousers became loose, and I could clearly see the physical transformation without even stepping on the weighing scale.
Another pleasant surprise was the complete disappearance of my knee pain.
Earlier, standing for long periods or walking would often cause discomfort in my knees, and I had started developing early arthritic symptoms.
Earlier, standing for long periods or walking would often cause discomfort in my knees, and I had started developing early arthritic symptoms.
Today, that pain is completely gone.
These improvements have reinforced my belief that lifestyle changes truly work when followed consistently.
Athletic Identity
Exercise has become a regular part of my routine. I practice yoga consistently and also enjoy jogging.
In fact, during the running season, I regularly participate in 10-kilometre runs, which has become my athletic identity.
Along with exercise, I continue to follow the dietary guidance given by the FFD team. Even while travelling, I make every effort to stay as close to the recommended lifestyle as possible.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
I did not participate in the fasting program or the Inner Transformation sessions because I preferred focusing on diet and physical activity.
For me, consistency with food choices and exercise has been the biggest contributor to my progress. Looking back, I realise that diabetes management is not just about taking medicines.
It is about making sustainable lifestyle changes that you can continue every single day.
FFD gave me the right direction, practical knowledge, and confidence to take charge of my own health.
Today, I feel healthier, lighter, and more in control than I have in many years.
