How a Spiritual Preacher Lost 25 kg, Stopped Insulin in Just 2 Months, and Reclaimed His Health After 14 Years of Diabetes

I Quit 20 Units of Daily Insulin in Just 2 Months With FFD!

Name - Shri Shri 1008 Shri Swami Badri Prapnnacharya Ji Maharaj
Age - 48 Years Young
Profession - Religious Preacher (Shrimad Bhagwat & Ram Katha)
Place - Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh.

Namaste!

My name is Shri Shri 1008 Shri Swami Badri Prapnnacharya Ji Maharaj though most people know me as Swamiji. I travel across the country delivering Shrimad Bhagwat and Ram Katha.

For nearly 14 years, I lived with diabetes. Despite trying different systems of medicine and depending on insulin and tablets, my health kept declining. My weight increased to almost 100 kg, my cholesterol and blood pressure were uncontrolled, and I began believing that diabetes would only get worse with time.

Today, I have reduced my HbA1c from 7.5% to 6.0%, stopped taking insulin within about two months, lost 25 kg, and regained control over my health. More importantly, I no longer feel like diabetes controls my life.

Key Takeaways

Lived with diabetes for 14 years
Stopped 20 units daily insulin within 2 months
Reduced diabetes medicines from 3 tablets daily to just half a tablet
HbA1c improved from 7.5 to 6.0 in 10 months
Weight reduced from 100 kg to 75 kg in 10 months
Cholesterol, blood pressure, thyroid, digestion, and acidity improved significantly
Regularly practices fasting, meditation, Surya Namaskars, strength exercises, and HIIT

My Diabetes Story

I am a religious preacher who travels across India delivering Shrimad Bhagwat and Ram Katha.

Around 2012–13, I started losing weight unexpectedly. My disciples noticed the changes in my health and insisted that I get tested.

The reports confirmed diabetes. Diabetes also ran strongly in my family.

My parents and siblings were all living with it, so I knew the disease very well. Initially, I was frightened.

Like many people, I started with allopathic medicines but stopped them after some time due to fear.

I then tried Ayurveda and homeopathy, hoping for a natural solution.

Unfortunately, nothing gave me lasting control over my blood sugar, and I eventually had to return to allopathic treatment.

As the years passed, my diabetes worsened.

I was taking multiple diabetes tablets and eventually started insulin injections 20 units every night.

Instead of improving my health, insulin increased my weight. My body became heavier, and my weight reached nearly 100 kg.

Along with diabetes, I was also dealing with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, thyroid issues, acidity, digestive discomfort, and constant gas formation.

Because my work involved extensive travel, irregular schedules, and long hours of sitting, managing diabetes became even more difficult.

How I Found Freedom From Diabetes

The turning point came through my eye specialist, Dr. Hazari from Chh. Sambhajinagar.

During one of my eye check-ups, he noticed my health condition and strongly recommended that I meet Dr. Pramod Tripathi.

Initially, I was hesitant.

Since FFD was based in Pune, I wasn't sure whether an online program would actually work.

But one of my disciples, Mr. Kajaria from Chh. Sambhajinagar, patiently explained the entire program to me.

He believed so strongly in the program that he even sponsored my enrollment.

Looking back today, I feel that one decision completely changed my life.

Shri Shri 1008 Shri Swami Badri Prapnnacharya Ji Maharaj

My Reversal Story

The transformation started almost immediately. Within just 10–15 days, I could feel positive changes in my health.

Under the guidance of the medical experts, my insulin dosage gradually reduced, and within about two months, I became completely insulin-free.

Over time, my diabetes medicines also kept reducing.

Earlier, I was taking three diabetes tablets every day.
Today, I take just half a tablet.
My HbA1c improved from 7.5 to 6.0, and the benefits extended far beyond blood sugar.
I lost nearly 25 kilograms, bringing my weight down from around 100 kg to 75 kg.
My cholesterol levels normalized.
My blood pressure became stable.
My thyroid medicines have reduced.

Even my acidity, gas formation, and digestive issues almost disappeared. For the first time in years, I felt light, energetic, and in control of my health again.

My Athletic Identity

Although my travel schedule doesn't allow me to join a gym or participate in outdoor sports regularly, staying physically active has become a non-negotiable part of my life.

I exercise for nearly one and a half hours, five days every week.
My routine includes:
Surya Namaskars
Push-ups
Squats
HIIT workouts
Strength exercises suggested by the FFD experts

I also practice water fasting every fifteen days, which has significantly improved my digestion and overall energy levels.

Inner Transformation

Meditation has always been a part of my spiritual life.

Because of my background, I never felt the need for separate counselling sessions, but I strongly believe that meditation is essential for everyone.

It brings mental peace, improves concentration, strengthens the mind, and helps dissolve anger, irritation, and emotional disturbances.

For me, meditation isn't just a practice, it's a way of living.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Today, my lifestyle is completely different from what it was before joining FFD.

I eat mindfully. I remain physically active despite frequent travel. I continue fasting regularly. I meditate daily.

Most importantly, I no longer live in fear of diabetes.

Over the years, I have recommended Freedom From Diabetes to many people, and several of them have joined after hearing about my journey.

Whenever someone asks me about diabetes, I tell them that changing your lifestyle can completely change your future.