Because of my family history, I had convinced myself that developing diabetes was inevitable sooner or later. About three years ago, my HbA1c level was 8.6%. My doctor immediately advised me to start medication. However, my husband, Sunil Kanhere, had adopted the Dr. Dixit Lifestyle ten years earlier to lose weight and had continued following it because of the benefits he experienced. He encouraged me to follow the Dr. Dixit Lifestyle instead of starting medication.
I began with some hesitation, but to my surprise, within just three months my HbA1c returned to the normal range.
After that, for about two and a half years, I did not follow the rules very strictly, so my HbA1c levels fluctuated slightly. However, due to various reasons, I became somewhat careless, and by September 2025 my HbA1c had risen to 8.8%. By January 2026, it had reached a shocking 10.8%. I was deeply disturbed. My family members and doctors once again urged me to start medication.
By a fortunate coincidence, around the same time my husband read about the 90-Day Challenge and encouraged me to participate. Other family members and friends were not very confident about the outcome, but because of my previous experience, I decided to take up the challenge with complete determination.
Until then, I had never given up my morning milk tea. I stopped it and switched to black tea without sugar. Giving up tea was very difficult at first, but gradually it became a habit. I have a strong liking for sweets, but I gave them up as well with firm determination. I followed the prescribed meal sequence and ate two meals a day. I never missed my daily walk of at least 4 to 4.5 kilometers. I also continued my regular yoga practice. Even the most tedious task of filling out the Google Form every day was completed consistently.
Final Results After 90 Days:
(a) HbA1c: Reduced from 10.8% to 6.8% (a reduction of 4%)
(b) Weight: Reduced from 60 kg to 57.6 kg (a reduction of 2.4 kg)
(c) Waist Circumference: Reduced from 90 cm to 89.5 cm (a reduction of 0.5 cm)
My greatest achievement has been gaining control over my eating habits and developing self-discipline. I also feel much more energetic now. Earlier, I used to suffer from leg pain, but that has reduced considerably. People have started telling me, “You have become slimmer, but the glow on your face has increased.”
Throughout this entire journey, I received constant guidance and encouragement from Dr. Dixit, Admin Kavita Mehendale, and Minal Dongavkar, for which I am deeply grateful. I would also like to thank my husband, Sunil. It was because of his persistent support and follow-up that I was able to reach this stage.
Now, the Dr. Dixit Lifestyle has become my permanent way of life.

(English translation: Dr. Ratnakar Gore)