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InDiabetes

Your easy guide to all things diabetes.

Your easy guide to all things diabetes.

Stories from the diabetes community

A smiling, young, male Indian type 2 diabetic.
My journey with diabetes, from shame to strength
September 1, 2025

Rishi was 16 when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Filled with shame, he tried to hide from the world. Then he embraced it, and grew strong again.

An Indian type 2 diabetic exchanging sweets at a festival.
Diabetes and Indian festivals – Balancing health and celebration
August 18, 2025

As a type 2 diabetic, Nirvaanika has struggled to manage her health in the face of festivals and the sweets that come with them. But she's found a balance.

An elderly, Indian type 2 diabetic father.
How I helped my father unlearn diabetes myths
August 4, 2025

Lisa’s father is a type 2 diabetic. As his primary caregiver, her first challenge was to help him unlearn all the diabetes myths and teach him the facts.

Diabetes-friendly recipes

Photo of diabetes-friendly methi mathri (fenugreek crackers).
Diabetes-friendly methi mathri (fenugreek crackers)

Methi mathri is a savoury Indian snack made with fenugreek leaves and whole wheat flour, bursting with aromatic spices. This version includes added fibre.

Photo of homemade sugar-free rasmalai.
Homemade sugar-free rasmalai

Rasmalai is a popular dessert of soft paneer balls soaked in flavoured milk. Using natural sweeteners this dish is sugar-free and still satisfies a sweet tooth.

Photo of carrot halwa.
Carrot halwa

With delightful Indian flavours and aromas, this carrot halwa is a treat for diabetics and non-diabetics alike. It's healthy, heavenly, and easy to make.

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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