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Your easy guide to all things diabetes.

Your easy guide to all things diabetes.

Stories from the diabetes community

A female Indian type 2 diabetic holding her purse.
Insulin in my purse – Life as a diabetic, professional working woman in India
June 8, 2026

Nirvaanika is a professional working woman in Kolkata. But she’s also a type 2 diabetic. Here’s what she’s learned, balancing diabetes and her career.

A female, Indian type 2 diabetic working remotely from the comfort of her own home.
How to work remotely with diabetes
May 25, 2026

Lisa’s a type 2 diabetic who works remotely. She’s found the opportunity to work remotely has been a life-changer, but there have been challenges as well.

An Indian type 2 diabetic counting money.
Managing diabetes on a budget in India – The cost of staying alive
May 11, 2026

Nirvaanika is a middle-class, type 2 diabetic. For her, diabetes doesn’t just put a strain on her health, it’s a problem for her wallet too.

Diabetes-friendly recipes

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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 barbecue chicken rice.
Barbecue chicken rice

Barbecue chicken rice is a healthy combination of protein and fibre. Low in carbs, it's ideal for diabetics and can help keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Photo of diabetes-friendly besan chilla (chickpea flour pancake).
Diabetes-friendly besan chilla (chickpea flour pancake)

Besan chilla (a.k.a. besan ka cheela) is a flavourful, diabetes-friendly Indian pancake made from besan (chickpea flour), onions, spices, and herbs.

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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