How I reduced my HbA1c from 11.5 to 5.2 in 3 months & reclaimed my life from diabetes
Software Engineer from Bangalore Reversed Diabetes, Dropped HbA1c from 11.5 to 5.2, and Lost 10 kgs
- Name - Mr. Saumya Ranjan Das
- Age - 48 Years Young
- Profession - Software Engineer
- Place - Bangalore, Karnataka.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c dropped from 11.5 to 5.2 in 3 months
- Completely stopped diabetes medicines within 3 months
- Lost 10 kg (74kg to 64kg) in 11 months
- Reduced Cholesterol medicines from CV 20 to CV 10
- Completed 72-hour fasting
- Rebuilt strength, athletic routine, and mental clarity
My Diabetes Story
My journey with diabetes began during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working remotely as a software engineer in Bengaluru, everything was locked down.
My daily routine revolved around staying indoors, maintaining work habits, and continuing irregular food habits without much physical activity.
I had no family history of diabetes. In fact, through the annual health checkups provided by my company, I had never faced any health issues before.
However, during the lockdown, I began noticing strange symptoms. The main warning sign was blurry vision. I suddenly couldn't read properly on my laptop screen.
Along with vision issues, I experienced severe weakness, lethargy, frequent urination, and an inability to concentrate on my work.
When I went for an eye and general checkup, the doctor asked me if I had high blood sugar. Since nobody in my family had it and I had never experienced it before, I said no.
He advised me to get a blood sugar test immediately. That was the first sugar test of my life, and the post-meal result came out at a shocking 430 mg/dL.
I was started on medication right away.
How I Found FFD
Over the next four years, I remained dependent on diabetes medicines. But instead of improving, my conditions multiplied.
My cholesterol levels increased, and my Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels dropped.
I was taking high doses of medication, including Ondero D10 for sugar and Rosuvas CV 20 for cholesterol.
I felt trapped and worried that my health issues would only keep increasing over time. That is when I came across Freedom from Diabetes (FFD).
Seeing and hearing from so many other participants who were actively recovering and getting off medications gave me hope.
I thought if it could work for them, it would work for me too.
That conviction pushed me to join the program.
Mr. Saumya Ranjan Das
My Reversal Journey
My reversal journey with FFD was a complete eye-opener. From the moment I enrolled under medical supervision, the structured guidance made a noticeable difference.
When I started the program, my HbA1c was at an alarming 11.5.
As I followed the nutritional and lifestyle protocols, my blood sugar levels began dropping consistently.
During tests, my sugar levels even dropped down to 65 mg/dL at times, leading my doctor to safely stop my sugar tablets within just 3 months of joining!
Today, my HbA1c has been stable under 5.2 for the past three months, and my fasting blood sugar is down to a healthy 90 mg/dL.
My cholesterol levels also improved, allowing my dosage of Rosuvas to be cut in half from CV 20 to CV 10.
Along the way, I shed 10 kg of weight.
Later, as I began working on muscle gain, I put back 2 kg of healthy weight and am continuing to fine-tune my physical composition.
Seeing these numbers drop in actual lab reports gave me immense confidence that recovery is entirely real.
Athletic Identity
Before joining FFD, my physical activity was minimal due to lockdown conditions and job pressure.
Through FFD, I integrated movement back into my daily routine.
Now, I engage in regular cardio by playing football for 45 minutes in the morning before heading to work.
In the evenings after office, I practice yoga, performing anywhere between 15 to 25 repetitions of Surya Namaskar along with pranayama.
Adopting yoga and sports as my athletic identity has restored my stamina, focus, and physical strength.
Fasting Experience
Participating in the fasting protocols was one of the most surprising parts of my journey.
Initially, I was worried that fasting would make me feel weak or dull. However, the exact opposite happened!
I progressed through water fasting and juice fasting, eventually completing a 72-hour (3-day) fast.
Fasting helped me shed extra weight, but more importantly, it left me feeling lighter, healthier, and far more active than before.
It proved to me how resilient the human body can be when given the right conditions.
Inner Transformation
When I was first diagnosed at a young age with both high sugar and elevated cholesterol, I felt mentally disturbed and dull.
The psychological toll of living with chronic conditions while managing work stress was heavy.
My consultation with my psychologist helped me shift my mindset.
She reassured me and helped me understand that with consistent effort, these parameters would gradually come down.
This psychological support, combined with stress management and mindful practices, helped me overcome anxiety.
I transformed from feeling mentally drained to feeling positive, calm, and emotionally balanced.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Looking back, my overall experience with FFD has been outstanding.
FFD isn't just about stopping medicines; it is a holistic system that addresses physical health, nutrition, stress, and mental well-being.
Today, I feel active, energetic, and free from the burden of daily sugar tablets.
My current routine blends a natural approach to food, regular exercise, and high confidence at work.
My goal moving forward is to maintain my healthy lifestyle habits, continue fine-tuning my fitness, and stay free from unnecessary medications naturally.
