Unshackling from Diabetes: Sharad's FFD Experience
From Insulin to Independence : Sharad Shrikhande's FFD Experience
- Name - Mr. Sharad Sadashiv Shrikhande
- Age - 66 Years Young
- Profession - Advertising
- Place - Bangalore
Hello all,
I'm Sharad Sadashiv Shrikhande, from Bangalore. I used to work in an advertising agency, now retired.
My diabetes story
Working in the advertising industry was demanding, though not necessarily stressful. I can admit that my lifestyle was far from ideal, and this eventually took a toll on my health.
In 2010, I received the startling news that my blood sugar levels were extremely high, hovering around 500-600, leading to a prompt initiation of medications to manage my diabetes.
What made this situation particularly intriguing was the fact that no one in my family had ever suffered from this condition. Life continued with its reliance on medications.
At one point, I even embarked on a 21-day vegan diet course, which briefly allowed me to discontinue my medications. However, my irregularity in maintaining this diet regimen eventually led me back to the medicines. Sometime later, my doctor expressed concern about my creatinine levels, and I was advised to start insulin therapy, which I adhered to for 3-4 years.
Yet, when I noticed that even insulin was failing to effectively manage my condition, I grew increasingly alarmed, realizing that more serious measures were needed.
By the time I joined FFD, I was on 36 units of insulin along with oral medicines for diabetes.
How was FFD introduced?
I had come across information about Dr. Pramod Tripathi, and interestingly, he had also visited the BMI club in Bangalore, of which I happened to be a member. Additionally, I encountered a reference to Dr. Pramod in one of Dr. B. M. Hegde's videos.
What made me choose FFD?
I never liked being on insulin/medicines. FFD was offering hope. The introductory webinar by Dr. Pramod Tripathi added to my confidence and I enrolled in Freedom from Diabetes type 2 diabetes reversal program - HTP immediately.
Mr. Sharad Sadashiv Shrikhande
Reversal story
Joining FFD has undoubtedly been the most rewarding decision I've ever made. I had no idea that I would experience such significant benefits.
The FFD protocols began demonstrating their effectiveness right from the very first day, leading to the cessation of my 36 units of insulin in just 5 days – a piece of news that filled me with immense joy.
Within approximately 15 days, I was also able to discontinue my medications. Currently, I am maintained on a negligible dose of medicine purely for safety purposes.
Notably, my HbA1c levels saw substantial improvement, dropping from 8.6 to a healthier 6.8. What's more, I achieved a remarkable weight loss of 18 kilograms, going from 85.8 kilograms to a more ideal 68 kilograms. My goal now is to reach 70-71 kilograms, a healthy muscle gain.
Additionally, my creatinine levels improved from 1.2 to 0.85, a positive development in terms of preventing kidney issues. FFD genuinely treats holistically.
Key quote
I am immensely grateful to FFD for illuminating the path to good health, happiness, and fitness in my life.
Key takeaways
- 36 units of insulin stopped
- Medicines almost nil
- Weight loss 18 kg
- Creatinine level improved
