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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 Indian type 2 diabetic arranging decorations at home for a festival.
Managing food, festivals and emotions in a multi-diabetic home
April 13, 2026

Nirvaanika lives in a multi-diabetic Bengali home. She’s learned first-hand the challenges of managing food, festivals and emotions with 2 other diabetics.

A female, Indian type 2 diabetic speaking into a microphone.
My journey to empowerment – Finding my voice in the diabetes community
March 30, 2026

Like many diabetics, Lisa felt alone and overwhelmed managing her diabetes. Joining a diabetic community helped her connect with others and regain her voice.

A young Indian type 2 diabetic woman looking out from behind a veil.
‘Ineligible for marriage’ – A single, female, Bengali diabetic’s counter-argument
March 16, 2026

Nirvaanika is a single, female type 2 diabetic. She’s often heard that being diabetic makes her less eligible for marriage. She disagrees, and so should you.

Diabetes-friendly recipes

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.

Photo of paneer bhurji (Indian scrambled cottage cheese).
Paneer bhurji (Indian scrambled cottage cheese)

Paneer bhurji is a popular Indian dish of scrambled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with herbs and spices. Healthy, delicious, quick and easy to prepare.

Artist's impression of cardamom-spiced almond custard tarts.
Cardamom-spiced almond custard tarts

Treat your taste buds while keeping your blood sugar in check with this diabetes-friendly Indian custard tart. It's wholesome, with a touch of Indian essence.

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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