How Venkatesh Dongarekar Improved His Diabetes Control, Lost 8 Kg, and Built Lasting Discipline with FFD
I Lost 8 Kg and Quit Diabetes Meds with FFD!
- Name - Mr. Venkatesh Dongarekar
- Age - 55 Years Young
- Profession - Pharmaceutical Distributor (Businessman)
- Place - Hubli, Karnataka.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c improved from 8+ to around 7
- Weight reduced from 84 kg to 76 kg in 4 months
- Stopped diabetes meds in 8 months
- Kidney parameters (creatinine) improved
- Strong focus on portion control and diet discipline
- Regular gym, yoga, and Surya Namaskar (24)
- Intermittent fasting helped with lightness and detox
- Improved energy and well-being
My Diabetes Story
Around two years ago, I noticed unexplained weight loss.
When I checked my blood sugar, it was between 140–180, and my HbA1c was above 8.
With my father also being diabetic, I knew I had to take this seriously.
When I checked my blood sugar, it was between 140–180, and my HbA1c was above 8.
With my father also being diabetic, I knew I had to take this seriously.
How was FFD introduced and what made me choose it?
A close friend from Hubli, Mr. Sunil Simbe, had joined FFD earlier and shared his positive experience.
Seeing his progress gave me the confidence to enroll and understand diabetes beyond just medicines.
Seeing his progress gave me the confidence to enroll and understand diabetes beyond just medicines.
Mr. Venkatesh DongarekarMy Health Journey with FFD
When I joined FFD, I was on diabetes medication.
Within 3–4 months, I tried stopping medicines, but due to frequent travel and an inconsistent schedule, I couldn’t follow the protocol 100%.
As a result, medicines had to be reintroduced in consultation with the doctor.
Within 3–4 months, I tried stopping medicines, but due to frequent travel and an inconsistent schedule, I couldn’t follow the protocol 100%.
As a result, medicines had to be reintroduced in consultation with the doctor.
Despite this, my journey was far from unsuccessful. I dropped my HbA1c from 8 to 7.
I lost 8 kg, my creatinine levels normalized, and my overall energy improved significantly.
My sugar readings are now mostly in the 120–140 range, and I feel much more in control of my health.
My sugar readings are now mostly in the 120–140 range, and I feel much more in control of my health.
Diet, Exercise & Discipline
The diet required strong discipline, especially cutting down on crunchy and comfort foods.
I follow portion control strictly and manage about 60–80% consistency, which itself has made a big difference.
I follow portion control strictly and manage about 60–80% consistency, which itself has made a big difference.
I regularly go to the gym, practice yoga, and perform 24 Surya Namaskars. These habits have kept me active and motivated.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
FFD helped me build discipline, awareness, and clarity about my body. Even though my journey isn’t perfect, it is honest and evolving.
I now understand that diabetes management is deeply linked to lifestyle consistency not shortcuts.
I now understand that diabetes management is deeply linked to lifestyle consistency not shortcuts.
