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InDiabetes

Your easy guide to all things diabetes.

Your easy guide to all things diabetes.

Stories from the diabetes community

An ageing, Indian type 2 diabetic father.
How my father’s diabetes brought us closer together
September 15, 2025

Lisa is the primary caregiver for her type 2 diabetic father. In the beginning, she used to think that’s all she was. But now she’s realised she’s so much more.

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.

Diabetes-friendly recipes

Photo of chicken and spinach patties.
Chicken and spinach patties

Nutritious and delicious, these chicken and spinach patties can be prepared in just 20 minutes! And better yet, they're also dairy-free and sugar-free.

Photo of soy granules kebab with mint yoghurt dip.
Soy granules kebab with mint yoghurt dip

Soy granules kebab with mint yoghurt dip is a great dish for any kind of gathering. They're flavourful, high in protein, and diabetes-friendly.

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.

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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