How I Stopped 8 Years of Diabetes Meds, and Reversed Grade 2 Fatty Liver

From 8 Years of Diabetes Medication to total freedom: Meet Sunil 2.0!

Name - Mr. Sunil Kumar
Age - 46 Years Young
Profession - Architect (Civil Construction & Turnkey Projects)
Place - Hyderabad,Telangana

My name is Sunil Kumar, an architect managing demanding civil construction and turnkey projects. For nearly eight long years, diabetes felt like a quiet burden that steadily tightened its grip on my life, forcing me onto daily medications and triggering distressing symptoms like night sweats, shivering, and persistent joint pain. When conventional wisdom told me I’d be on pills forever, I chose to look for a way out. Reclaiming my health through Freedom from Diabetes (FFD) was not just about stopping medicines; it was a total physical and mental transformation that rebuilt my life from the foundation up.

Key Takeaways

Reduced HbA1c from 7.5 to 5.4 without medication
Completely off Istamet 50/500 mg (twice daily) in 3–4 months
Reduced weight from 73 kg to 66 kg
Reversed from Grade 2 to Grade 1 fatty liver
hs-CRP (Inflammation): Reduced from 1.45 to 0.62
Active gym-goer focusing on cardio, muscle building, and strength training

My Diabetes Story

Diabetes was not entirely new to me. Both of my parents were diabetic, so I had a strong family history and initially discovered I was prediabetic.

Over time, that prediabetes converted into full-blown diabetes.

My family doctor placed me on oral medication, specifically Istamet 50/500 mg taken twice daily and for almost seven to eight years, I remained dependent on these pills.

Living with diabetes brought uncomfortable daily challenges.

I frequently suffered from shivering and intense sweating episodes during the night, annoying numbness in my feet, and constant nighttime urination that disrupted my sleep.

On top of that, chronic inflammation left me with aching knees and shoulder pain.

I knew diabetes was fundamentally a lifestyle disease, and I kept searching for a real way to control it rather than just managing it with escalating doses of drugs.

How I Found FFD

My journey with FFD began when I came across a video featuring Dr. B. M. Hegde, whom I had already been following.

He was talking about Freedom from Diabetes and was attending one of FFD's major annual events, Muktotsav.

Seeing his endorsement sparked my curiosity.

I watched short videos explaining the FFD protocol, learned about their specialized panel of doctors and experts, and realized this was the structured guidance I was looking for. I decided to enroll immediately.

Mr. Sunil Kumar

My Reversal Journey

Enrolling in FFD's Holistic Transformation Program (HTP) completely changed my trajectory.

The medical team stepped in right away to monitor my blood sugar trends and adjust my protocols safely.

The dietary protocols, starting with therapeutic smoothies, leafy green blends, juices, and structured one-meal or two-meal plans, worked wonders for my metabolism.

Within just three to four months of joining, my sugar levels were stabilized so well that my FFD panel doctor advised me to discontinue all my medications.

After nearly eight years of taking 1000 mg of Istamet daily, I was officially medicine-free!

My HbA1c dropped from an elevated 7.5 (which I was getting with medication) down to a non-diabetic 5.4 without any medication.

My weight went down from 73 kg to a healthy range of 66–67 kg.

Furthermore, my systemic inflammation plummeted; my hs-CRP came down from 1.45 to 0.62, freeing me completely from knee and shoulder pain.

Another massive victory was reversing my Grade 2 fatty liver to Grade 1.

The continuous accountability provided by the FFD dietitians, doctors, and exercise experts kept me focused whenever laziness tried to creep in.

Knowing someone was monitoring my progress gave me immense confidence.

Athletic Identity

Before joining FFD, physical activity was minimal, but the program pushed me to discover my true athletic identity.

I began going to the gym regularly. Starting with basic cardio routines, I gradually progressed to structured strength training and muscle building under a gym instructor.

Currently, my routine consists of two days of cardio and high-intensity training paired with three days dedicated to strength training.

Gymming has now become my core athletic identity, giving me vibrant daily energy.

Inner Transformation

Mental health and stress management play a vital role in health reversal.

Prior to joining FFD, I had already completed Isha Foundation programs, including Inner Engineering, Isha Kriya, and Shambhavi Mahamudra.

Rather than having to start from scratch, FFD reinforced these existing mindfulness habits, encouraging me to continue my daily Kriya practices.

This ongoing practice keeps me grounded, calm, and mentally balanced alongside my physical transformation.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Today, I live a completely medicine-free life filled with energy, strength, and confidence.

My night sweats, numbness, joint pains, and frequent urination are completely gone.

With my liver health improving from Grade 2 to Grade 1, I am confident that continuing this lifestyle will soon make my liver 100% normal.

I feel profound gratitude for the FFD team and their dedicated, multi-disciplinary approach.

Unlike conventional courses that just take your fee and leave you to figure things out, FFD’s relentless follow-ups and complete support structure ensure you achieve your health goals.