Before
After
Name: Purvi V. Shah
Initial Status: Prediabetic (HbA1c: 6.2%)
Background: Recently relocated from the USA to Vasad (village life); working from home with a high-stress, late-night schedule.
Purvi presented with a classic case of metabolic imbalance triggered by a sedentary “Work From Home” lifestyle and poor circadian rhythm. Her primary hurdles included:
Our clinic implemented a multi-faceted approach focusing on the “4HP3N” pattern and specific
lifestyle “non-negotiables”:
1. Circadian Reset & Recovery
— Work-Life Boundary: Set a strict 11:00 PM cutoff for work to allow the nervous system to wind down.
— Sleep Hygiene: Aimed for 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep, supported by Chamomile tea to address sleep disturbances.
— Movement: Integrated Yoga 3 days a week and a general focus on increased daily exercise.
2. Targeted Nutrition & Supplements
— Dietary Shifts: Transitioned to a Less Gluten Diet to manage inflammation and blood sugar spikes.
— Correction of Deficiencies: Prescribed Vitamin D (Vitasia 60K) to correct her critical deficiency.
After 18 weeks of dedicated adherence to the protocol, the results were remarkable. In June 2024, Purvi’s HbA1c was 6.2%, placing her in the prediabetic range, with an estimated average glucose level of 131.24 mg/dL. By September 2024, her HbA1c had reduced to 5.8%, bringing her close to the normal range, and her estimated average glucose dropped to 119.76 mg/dL. Clinically, this marked a reversal of her prediabetic status. By addressing the root causes—particularly improving meal timing and sleep—alongside targeted nutritional therapy, Purvi successfully lowered her HbA1c from 6.2% to 5.8%, effectively reversing prediabetes and reclaiming her health.