When Capt. Handa joined the program, his HbA1c was 7.4%. By the end of 3 months, he had reduced it to 6.2%. Additionally, his daily insulin dose was reduced by 64% from 28 units to 20 units - which is phenomenal!
As recommended by his treating physician, Captain Handa enrolled in Diabefly Pro and this is how we helped him over 3 months.
3-month results
| Parameter | Before Diabefly Pro | After Diabefly Pro | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 87 kg | 76 kg | Lost 11 kg |
| BMI | 28.93 kg/m2 | 25.18 kg/m2 | 13% BMI reduction |
| HbA1c | 7.4% | 6.2% | Reduced by 18.7%. Now in the prediabetes range |
| Medications | On anti-diabetic medicines and insulin | Morning dose of insulin reduced from 20U to 16U & night dose reduced from 8U to 4U. |
64% reduction in total insulin dose |
Cap. Handa was on the CGM device for the first 14 days of the program. These are the results of his CGM journey.
Cap. Handa followed his regular diet, exercise and sleep routine.
Diabefly coach suggested modifications in his diet, guided him on exercise and sleep based on his CGM reports.
Cap. Handa incorporated these modifications in his routine.
| Parameter | Days 1-7 (Before) | Days 8-14 (After) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Time In Range (TIR) Should aim to keep it above 70% | 56% | 68% | 20% increase |
| Time above target Should aim to keep it at 0% | 38% | 29% | 25% decrease |
| Time below target Should aim to keep it at 0% | 6% | 4% | 29% decrease |
| Daily average blood sugar levels
Should aim to keep it between 70 and 180 mg/dL for people with diabetes |
159 mg/dL | 147 mg/dL | 8% decrease |
For the remaining two and a half months, the Coach closely monitored Captain Handa’s progress and his adherence to the program. The lifestyle and dietary changes that were introduced were not generic but were tailored-made based on the insights from his CGM readings and his food diary to achieve better health outcomes.
Identifying Capt. Handa’s problem areas were the first step to getting better results. Here’s what his Coach worked on:
| Parameter | Solution | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight & early morning hypoglycemia | Added a bedtime snack and improved dinner meal options. |
Reduced episodes of midnight & early morning hypoglycemia. |
| Hypoglycemia during the day | Improved meal timings with smaller and more frequent meals. |
Time below target improved by 29%. |
| Carbohydrate & fat overload |
|
|
| Sedentary lifestyle | Motivated him to start working out. Added pre and post-workout snacks to keep up his energy levels. |
Intensity and duration of exercise increased with a minimum of 20 mins of a regular walk for at least 5 days a week. |
| Nutritional imbalance | Added healthier well-balanced meals to meet the nutritional requirement. Also incorporated salads to increase the fibre intake. |
|
In 3 months, Diabefly Pro completely changed Captain Handa’s life - for the better! While Captain Handa was excited to see his results, his wife was outright shocked!
‘This is a change which I never expected in the last 30 years. Ever since he got in touch with Dr Tejal Lathia and Diabefly, it has been a miraculous change in him. He’s become a fitter him...much younger...giving me a complex! I recommend it to everybody,’ says Mrs Handa!
If at this age Capt. Handa can shed weight, reduce his insulin dose and get his blood sugar under control then why not you? Don’t let diabetes stop you from living your life to the fullest.
Fill the gap in diabetes care and let the experts help you in achieving your target goals. To know more about how we can help you, visit Diabetes Care Program | Diabefly or call us at +91 22 4897 1077
Thank you very much, team fitterfly. This has been a great learning experience which has holistically changed the way I live now. Diabefly Pro is a patient wellness program designed by Doctors, Senior Nutritionists and Fitness experts to help people with diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. What makes Diabefly Pro first-of-its-kind in India is that it uses an AGM (Ambulatory Glucose Monitoring) or Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device to correlate blood sugar levels with diet, exercise, sleep and stress patterns
Made keeping the Indian Diabetes Population in mind, we offer personalized diet and lifestyle guidance only through the Fitterfly Wellness App. Available in major cities around India such as Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Nashik, Navi Mumbai and more - so sign up now!
Patient consent: Informed consent of the patient was taken. All the procedures, risks, and benefits of the medical tests performed on the patient were clearly explained. The same was freely given by the patient and was documented before submission.
Case Study: