How I Stopped 20 Years of Diabetes Medicines After Retirement With FFD!
I Am Off 20 Years Of Diabetes Meds in Just 15 Days Thanks to FFD!
- Name - Mr. Premananda Shenoy
- Age - 62 Years Young
- Profession - Retired Scientist (Former Director, Master Control Facility – ISRO)
- Place - Manipal, Karnataka.
For nearly two decades, I lived with diabetes and relied on medicines to manage it. Today, after making lifestyle changes through Freedom From Diabetes (FFD), my health, energy levels, and outlook towards life have completely transformed.
Key Takeaways
- Diabetes Duration: 20 Years
- Stopped diabetes medicines within 15 days after 20 years of usage
- HbA1c reduced from 8.3 to 6.1 without medicines
- Weight reduced from 65 kg to 54 kg in
- Cleared IGT
- Body strength improved significantly through regular exercise
- Kidney marker (eGFR) improved from 76 to 97
- Built strong fitness habits: gym 5 days/week and cycling up to 20 km
My Diabetes Story
I was diagnosed with diabetes around 2005, and since then I had been taking medicines regularly for nearly 19–20 years.
Initially, I started with basic tablets, but over time the dosages kept increasing. Eventually, I was taking six tablets every day, including Metformin 500 mg three times a day.
There was also a strong family history of diabetes. My grandfather, father, and uncle all had diabetes.
My father eventually suffered a stroke followed by a heart attack, which deeply affected me and made me realize how serious this condition could become.
During those years, I often experienced excessive sweating, frequent urination, and constant thirst.
However, the common advice I heard from doctors was, “Once diabetic, always diabetic.” This made me believe that I would have to live with the disease for life.
However, the common advice I heard from doctors was, “Once diabetic, always diabetic.” This made me believe that I would have to live with the disease for life.
How FFD Was Introduced
During my time at ISRO, one of my colleagues had attended an FFD program and shared his experience with me.
Later, during the COVID period, I even arranged an online session by Dr. Malhar at our ISRO center to educate employees about healthy lifestyle practices.
We were so impressed that we implemented some of those dietary principles in our canteen meals as well.
We were so impressed that we implemented some of those dietary principles in our canteen meals as well.
However, I personally joined the TRP program in Pune after my retirement, when I decided that my health should become my top priority.
Mr. Premananda ShenoyMy Reversal Journey
At the time I joined FFD, my HbA1c was around 8.3, despite taking multiple medicines.
I attended the TRP program near Pune, and the changes started almost immediately.
By the end of the program, my doctors had reduced my medication to just half a tablet.
By the end of the program, my doctors had reduced my medication to just half a tablet.
Within 15 days of joining, I was able to completely stop my diabetes medicines, something I never imagined possible after taking tablets for almost two decades.
Today, my HbA1c is around 6.1 without any diabetes medicines.
Health Improvements
Along with better sugar control, many other health parameters improved significantly.
- Body pains and shoulder pain disappeared
- Kidney function improved (eGFR increased from 76 to 97)
- Energy levels and body strength increased
- Neuropathy symptoms vanished
Even my skin health and overall appearance improved, and many people tell me that I look younger than before.
Athletic Identity
One of the biggest transformations in my life has been my fitness routine.
Initially, I had never been to a gym in my entire life and was quite reluctant to start exercising at this age.
But with encouragement from the FFD team, I began slowly.
But with encouragement from the FFD team, I began slowly.
Today, I go to the gym five days a week. My strength has increased dramatically.
For example:
- Initially, I could only do 12 kg leg press
- Now I can comfortably do 65 kg leg press
In addition to strength training, I also cycle regularly. Earlier, cycling even 1 km was difficult, but now I can cycle up to 20 km in a single stretch.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Beyond the physical changes, the mental transformation has been equally powerful.
The FFD program helped me understand that mind control and discipline are the foundations of health.
The meditation and mindset practices shared by the team helped me stay consistent and positive.
The meditation and mindset practices shared by the team helped me stay consistent and positive.
Today, I feel stronger, more confident, and mentally younger. In fact, during the program we were encouraged to think of ourselves as 10 years younger, and that mindset has stayed with me.
Looking back, I truly feel that FFD gave me a new lease of life.
