How I Reversed Diabetes, Overcame Kidney Complications, and Reclaimed My Athletic Identity
Dr. Rajen Pandit’s Inspiring Diabetes Reversal and Fitness Journey with FFD
- Name - Dr. Rajen Murlidhar Pandit
- Age - 61 Years Young
- Profession - Doctor (Dialysis Center In-Charge)
- Place -Pune
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c Reduced from 8.7 to 6.2
- Lost 16kg (81 kg to 65 kg)
- Reduced diabetes meds from 1150 mg down to 5 mg
- Normalised Urine microalbumin leak
- Performs 108 Surya Namaskars & cycles 40 km weekly
My Diabetes Story
My diagnosis came unexpectedly. I developed a carbuncle on my neck, and when I went to get it surgically operated on, routine blood tests revealed that I had diabetes.
Looking back, diabetes was always present in my family.
Both my mother and father suffered from it.
Over time, I began noticing diabetic leg neuropathy, but the most alarming issue surfaced later when microalbumin started leaking in my urine, signaling early kidney involvement.
As a doctor managing a dialysis center, seeing evidence of kidney damage in my own reports caused me immense emotional stress.
Looking back, diabetes was always present in my family.
Both my mother and father suffered from it.
Over time, I began noticing diabetic leg neuropathy, but the most alarming issue surfaced later when microalbumin started leaking in my urine, signaling early kidney involvement.
As a doctor managing a dialysis center, seeing evidence of kidney damage in my own reports caused me immense emotional stress.
How I Found FFD
I first learned about Freedom from Diabetes back in 2012 and attended Dr. Pramod Tripathi’s 2-hour orientation session in 2014.
Inspired by the protocols, I applied the principles to my clinical practice and successfully helped 6 out of 450 of my own patients reverse their diabetes!
However, because of my demanding workload and persistent kidney issues, I couldn't reverse my own condition fully.
After moving to Pune, I decided it was time to practice what I preached. I knew that if I wanted my patients to reverse their condition, I had to do it myself first.
That single thought motivated me to enroll in FFD’s 1-Year Holistic Transformation Program (HTP).
Inspired by the protocols, I applied the principles to my clinical practice and successfully helped 6 out of 450 of my own patients reverse their diabetes!
However, because of my demanding workload and persistent kidney issues, I couldn't reverse my own condition fully.
After moving to Pune, I decided it was time to practice what I preached. I knew that if I wanted my patients to reverse their condition, I had to do it myself first.
That single thought motivated me to enroll in FFD’s 1-Year Holistic Transformation Program (HTP).
Dr. Rajen Murlidhar Pandit My Reversal Journey
When I joined FFD with an HbA1c of 8.7, I was taking 1,150 mg of daily diabetes medications (Metformin, Sitagliptin, and Gliclazide ER),
but under FFD’s expert medical supervision, my blood sugars dropped so rapidly that my entire dosage was phased out in just two and a half months!
To address a persistent microalbumin leak, my FFD doctor, Dr. Mudholkar, guided me to a nephrologist who prescribed low-dose
Dapagliflozin (5 mg) for kidney protection alongside Olmesartan (40 mg) for blood pressure, slashing my diabetes-related meds from 1,150 mg to just 5 mg strictly for renal care.
Alongside this medical turnaround, my physical transformation was incredible.
My weight dropped from 81 kg to 62 kg (earning me an FFD medal for a 15+ kg loss) and my BMI fell from 27.8 to 21.6; after my family mentioned I looked too lean,
I added strength training to gain 3 kg of solid muscle, settling at a healthy, well-shaped 65 kg with a normalized HbA1c of 6.2, healthy liver enzymes, and a completely resolved microalbumin leak!
but under FFD’s expert medical supervision, my blood sugars dropped so rapidly that my entire dosage was phased out in just two and a half months!
To address a persistent microalbumin leak, my FFD doctor, Dr. Mudholkar, guided me to a nephrologist who prescribed low-dose
Dapagliflozin (5 mg) for kidney protection alongside Olmesartan (40 mg) for blood pressure, slashing my diabetes-related meds from 1,150 mg to just 5 mg strictly for renal care.
Alongside this medical turnaround, my physical transformation was incredible.
My weight dropped from 81 kg to 62 kg (earning me an FFD medal for a 15+ kg loss) and my BMI fell from 27.8 to 21.6; after my family mentioned I looked too lean,
I added strength training to gain 3 kg of solid muscle, settling at a healthy, well-shaped 65 kg with a normalized HbA1c of 6.2, healthy liver enzymes, and a completely resolved microalbumin leak!
Athletic Identity
FFD helped me unlock an athletic identity I never knew I possessed. Before joining, I had no interest in riding a bicycle.
Today, I proudly cycle 40 km every single Sunday, with my next target set at 50 km and eventually 100 km!
In addition, I perform regular strength training at the gym in the evenings, comfortably lifting above my own body weight for both upper and lower body workouts.
I also routinely practice morning yoga and achieved a personal milestone by completing 108 Surya Namaskars on International Yoga Day.
Today, I proudly cycle 40 km every single Sunday, with my next target set at 50 km and eventually 100 km!
In addition, I perform regular strength training at the gym in the evenings, comfortably lifting above my own body weight for both upper and lower body workouts.
I also routinely practice morning yoga and achieved a personal milestone by completing 108 Surya Namaskars on International Yoga Day.
Fast For Freedom Experience
I participated in the 9-day Fasting for Freedom (FFF) protocol three times.
While on the fast, I experienced some mild physical weakness and took complete rest from intense workouts and yoga as recommended by the team.
However, all my tablets remained off during these fasting phases, and the experience significantly broke my insulin resistance, acting as a powerful catalyst for my long-term health improvements.
While on the fast, I experienced some mild physical weakness and took complete rest from intense workouts and yoga as recommended by the team.
However, all my tablets remained off during these fasting phases, and the experience significantly broke my insulin resistance, acting as a powerful catalyst for my long-term health improvements.
Inner Transformation
Managing a dialysis center while watching my own microalbumin leak created continuous stress.
During a consultation with Dr. Mudholkar, she gently advised me that I either needed to practice regular meditation or consider changing my job to reduce stress.
I chose meditation. Following FFD’s guided inner transformation videos whenever time permitted helped me release deep-seated anxiety and handle my professional workload with calm acceptance. Lowering my stress levels directly supported my kidney recovery and overall health.
During a consultation with Dr. Mudholkar, she gently advised me that I either needed to practice regular meditation or consider changing my job to reduce stress.
I chose meditation. Following FFD’s guided inner transformation videos whenever time permitted helped me release deep-seated anxiety and handle my professional workload with calm acceptance. Lowering my stress levels directly supported my kidney recovery and overall health.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Today, my afternoon sluggishness and weakness are completely gone, replaced by sustainable, high energy that lasts from morning Surya Namaskars to evening gym sessions.
Being a doctor, my perspective has evolved entirely. Instead of trying to treat diabetes in isolation, I actively refer my patients and doctor colleagues to FFD so they can experience structured, comprehensive care.
I have even extended my enrollment with the Annual Program because I believe FFD is the absolute gold standard for living a healthy, active life.
Being a doctor, my perspective has evolved entirely. Instead of trying to treat diabetes in isolation, I actively refer my patients and doctor colleagues to FFD so they can experience structured, comprehensive care.
I have even extended my enrollment with the Annual Program because I believe FFD is the absolute gold standard for living a healthy, active life.
