How Vrinda Chandran Reclaimed Control Over Long-Standing Diabetes Amidst Life’s Toughest Challenges
I Quit 18 Units of Daily Insulin Within Just 1 Month Thanks to FFD!
- Name - Mrs. Vrinda Chandran
- Age - 56 Years Young
- Profession - Teacher
- Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Key Takeaways
- Living with diabetes for 11+ years
- HbA1c reduced: 10.7 to 7.8 in 6 months
- Insulin stopped in 1 months
- Weight reduced: 75 kg to 69.7 kg in 6 months
- Blood pressure medicines stopped in 7 months
- 2.5 km daily walks
- Thyroid levels significantly improved
- Significant mindset shift from fear to confidence
- Learnt sustainable food principles despite extreme stress
My Diabetes Story
My diabetes was diagnosed during treatment for an autoimmune condition. At the time of diagnosis, my blood sugar levels were extremely high above 490 mg/dL.
I was immediately put on multiple medications, and while the numbers came down, the emotional toll was severe.
I was immediately put on multiple medications, and while the numbers came down, the emotional toll was severe.
For weeks, I dealt with intense anxiety and vision disturbances. Diabetes felt overwhelming and frightening.
Over time, meditation and self-work helped me regain some emotional balance, but diabetes remained a constant struggle especially during periods of stress.
Over time, meditation and self-work helped me regain some emotional balance, but diabetes remained a constant struggle especially during periods of stress.
I also have a strong family history. My mother has diabetes, and my sister is on dialysis. This added to my fear and urgency to do something different.
How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?
During COVID, I had pneumonia twice.
Around the same time, family responsibilities increased drastically, aging parents, health emergencies, frequent travel, and managing everything almost single-handedly.
Around the same time, family responsibilities increased drastically, aging parents, health emergencies, frequent travel, and managing everything almost single-handedly.
Every stressful phase pushed my HbA1c up to 11–11.8, and bringing it down felt like a herculean task.
Doctors kept adding medicines first Metformin, then Januvia, then insulin. I kept asking myself, “How long can this go on?”
Doctors kept adding medicines first Metformin, then Januvia, then insulin. I kept asking myself, “How long can this go on?”
Despite walking 5–7.5 km daily and exercising regularly, I wasn’t losing weight, only exhausting myself.
When I came across Freedom From Diabetes and watched Dr. Pramod Tripathi’s videos, something resonated. I observed, reflected for six months, and finally joined in January.
When I came across Freedom From Diabetes and watched Dr. Pramod Tripathi’s videos, something resonated. I observed, reflected for six months, and finally joined in January.
Mrs. Vrinda Chandran
My Reversal Story
When I joined FFD, I was on:- Metformin 2000 mg daily
- Januvia 100 mg
- Thyroid medication
- Blood pressure medication
- 18 units of insulin
Within 1 month, insulin was completely stopped. Gradually, blood pressure medicines were also discontinued, and thyroid medication was significantly reduced.
By mid-year, my HbA1c had dropped to 7.8, and for the first time in years, I felt hopeful.
However, repeated family medical crises, travel, frozen shoulder injury, and emotional overload disrupted consistency.
During this phase, Januvia had to be reintroduced temporarily.
However, repeated family medical crises, travel, frozen shoulder injury, and emotional overload disrupted consistency.
During this phase, Januvia had to be reintroduced temporarily.
Despite these setbacks, my best numbers proved what was possible even with an 11-year diabetes history.
- Weight at joining: 75 kg
- Current weight: 69.7 kg
Weight loss has always been slow for me due to age, hormonal factors, and multiple comorbidities.
Yet, people consistently tell me I look slimmer, fitter, and healthier and I can feel it too.
Yet, people consistently tell me I look slimmer, fitter, and healthier and I can feel it too.
My TSH levels improved, blood pressure stabilized, and overall stamina increased.
Lifestyle, Food & Daily Discipline
FFD completely changed my relationship with food. I no longer eat emotionally or restrict blindly.
I now understand nutrition, proportion, gut respect, and timing.
I now understand nutrition, proportion, gut respect, and timing.
Even during hospital stays, I stayed active
- 2.5 km daily walks
- Nitrogen dump exercises after meals
- 100 squats daily
- 100 stair climbs (I live in a duplex)
- Post-meal walks wherever I am
I meditate daily as part of my spiritual journey, dedicating time to prayer and reflection. This has become my anchor.
Inner Transformation & Emotional Reality
I did attend inner transformation sessions, and they helped.
But my challenges are recurring parents’ illnesses, sister’s health, constant travel, work pressure, and financial uncertainty.
Sometimes, life simply overwhelms discipline.
But my challenges are recurring parents’ illnesses, sister’s health, constant travel, work pressure, and financial uncertainty.
Sometimes, life simply overwhelms discipline.
Yet the biggest change has been mental. Diabetes no longer feels like a demon. I now believe:
- I am stronger than the disease.
- That belief itself is a form of healing.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
This journey taught me that health isn’t about perfection it’s about persistence. Even when I falter, I don’t give up.
I now know what to do and why it works.
I now know what to do and why it works.
FFD didn’t just teach me how to manage diabetes, it taught me how to respect my body, nourish it, and stand up again after every fall.
