31 year old Tabish Ansari from Noida took a consultation from SHARAN dietician Poonam Sharma and not only managed his pre-diabetic condition, he also lost 13 kgs in four months!
“When I started my journey with SHARAN, I weighed 107 kg and my HbA1c count was 6.7%, which is the ceiling value for pre-diabetes. A bit more negligence and I would have fallen into the agonizing cycle of medications for diabetes. With Poonam Sharma’s continuous monitoring, guidance, dedication and motivation over the last four months, my HbA1c level is now at 5.6% and I have lost an incredible 13.2 kilos. Of course, I am still obese, but I am also happy, more energetic and feel light.
Before SHARAN happened to me, I had consulted with a plethora of dietitians but none of their approaches convinced me the way Poonam’s did. The recommendation of ‘Forks over Knives’ helped me understand the concepts and misconceptions around food. For instance, potatoes never spiked my glucose level despite eating them every day. They, in fact, helped me manage my hunger pangs and food craving.
It is indeed difficult to change food habits but the primary thought/mantra that kept me going was, “let’s eat nutritious food rather than temporarily satisfying taste buds and being on meds lifelong”. All of this was never possible without Poonam’s supervision and my dear wife Mrs. Fauzia Karim Ansari who ensured that the kitchen was always well equipped, and my portions were kept in check. SHARAN is not just about a diet, it is a way of healthy living, a lifestyle improvement! Alhamdulillah (Thanks to God) for the SHARAN mentorship and for the caring efforts of my lovely wife.” – Tabish Ansari
