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Your easy guide to all things diabetes.

Your easy guide to all things diabetes.

Stories from the diabetes community

A caregiver for an Indian type 2 diabetic parent.
The emotional toll of caring for a diabetic parent
June 23, 2025

Lisa is a primary caregiver to a diabetic parent. It’s a role that tested her, and brought her to the breaking point. But now, she’s mastered it.

An Indian type 2 diabetic woman taking food off a platter.
How a diabetes diagnosis changed my food habits
June 9, 2025

Phoenix had to change her food habits to manage her type 2 diabetes. At first, it seemed like an impossible task. But she managed it through some simple steps.

An Indian type 2 diabetic woman.
What I learned as the primary caregiver for a diabetic parent
May 26, 2025

Nirvaanika’s mother was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. As her primary caregiver, Nirvaanika reflects on the pitfall and triumphs in getting her mother healthy.

Diabetes-friendly recipes

Photo of lauki delight (bottle gourd delight).
Lauki delight (bottle gourd delight)

Lauki delight is a charming Indian dessert made from bottle gourd. With careful substitutions, you can enjoy this sweet treat without raising your sugar level.

Photo of cauliflower paneer biryani.
Cauliflower paneer biryani

Substituting grated cauliflower in place of rice, this diabetes-friendly cauliflower paneer biryani offers the mouthwatering taste of classic biryani.

Photo of singhare ka halwa (water chestnut halwa).
Singhare ka halwa (Water chestnut halwa)

This singhare ka halwa is made from dried water chestnut. Gluten free, it tastes great and is a diabetic-friendly option to replace traditional halwa.

Diabetes informational articles

A type 2 diabetic donating blood.
Can diabetics donate blood?

Controlling your diabetes and keen to donate blood, but wondering can diabetics donate blood? Learn everything you need to know about diabetic blood donation.

A type 1 diabetic enjoying her travels on a bushwalk in Australia, wearing a continuous glucose monitor.
Diabetes and travel – 17 top tips to travel safe and stress-free

Keen to travel as a diabetic? It’s possible to effectively manage both diabetes and travel. These tips can help keep you stress-free and in control.

A doctor checking a diabetic patient's medical data through their personal health record app.
The importance of a personal health record app in diabetes management

Want to know if a personal health record app could help your diabetes management? Jigar, a HealthTech app developer, gives a comprehensive overview.

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