How Shashi Iyengar Reversed His Diabetes and Now Helps Thousands Do the Same

In this inspiring conversation, Shashi Iyengar, a leading metabolic health coach, shares his personal journey from being a Type 2 diabetes patient to becoming a global advocate for low-carb nutrition.

Shashi’s Story: From Diagnosis to Remission

“Shashi Iyengar metabolic health coach speaking at conference” “Low-carb Indian vegetarian plate with paneer and vegetables” “Before and after diabetes reversal success story”
Shashi Iyengar – Metabolic Health Coach

  • Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2015, Shashi’s blood sugar spiked after a typical carb-heavy meal.

  • Initially prescribed metformin and a standard low-fat, low-salt diet, Shashi — with his background in pharma — knew that the “more pills over time” path was not sustainable.

  • He began researching alternatives and discovered the low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) approach, joining India’s largest low-carb community, DLife, led by Anup Singh.

  • Shashi’s HbA1c dropped from 7.2% to 5.2% within four months. Eventually, he came off medication entirely.

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✅ Carbohydrates are non-essential; the body can fuel itself on fat through ketones.
✅ Reducing carbs drastically cuts blood sugar spikes, the root problem in diabetes.
✅ High protein intake supports muscle and metabolic health — and no, protein does not damage kidneys (recent 2024 studies show even CKD patients benefit from higher protein diets).

Common Myths Shashi Busts

  • Myth: You need 6–8 small meals a day.
    → Truth: Constant eating keeps insulin high and worsens metabolic health.

  • Myth: Low-carb diets are fads.
    → Truth: Before the insulin era, carb restriction was the gold standard.

  • Myth: Vegetarians can’t do low-carb.
    → Truth: Paneer, cheese, eggs, yogurt, nuts, sprouts, and non-starchy vegetables make it fully doable.

The YOLO Trap: You Only Live Once — Until You Don’t

Shashi warns:
Many people say, “I’ll enjoy now and manage with medicines later.” But this mindset leads to years of complications, heavy drug dependence, and huge healthcare costs.

“YOLO is like maxing out your credit card without paying it back — one day, you pay with penalties.”

Helping Indians Worldwide

Shashi has now coached clients in 15+ countries, including doctors, helping them cut medications, reverse diabetes, and reclaim their health.

His message:

  • Start with reducing carbs to ~100g/day.

  • Titrate down, add protein, explore ketogenic or even carnivore diets if suitable.

  • Stay strong — social and cultural pressures will test you, but your health is worth it.

The Metabolic Health Conference

Shashi is also co-founder of India’s Metabolic Health Conference, which hosts global experts like Dr. Eric Westman, Dr. David Unwin, and Dr. Ken Berry. The upcoming 2025 event focuses on:

  • Sugar addiction

  • Seed oil dangers

  • Diabetes and metabolic syndrome reversal

Final Takeaway

Low-carb nutrition is no longer an underground movement — it’s science-backed, doctor-endorsed, and life-changing.

If you or a loved one are struggling with diabetes, it’s time to question the standard approach and explore a path that addresses the root cause.

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