Diabetes
Overcoming The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Diabetes
NR* an ex-athlete, 60+ year old ex-consultant was diagnosed with diabetes 23 years ago. While his diabetes is under control with oral medication, his journey has been replete with ups and downs. In this article, he shares the highlights of his…
My Taste Buds Have Got Used To No Sugars
Aubrey Millet, 75, achieved remission from type 2 diabetes over two years ago. Here we catch up with him again to find out how he continues to maintain a strict control on his diet and abstains from all forms of sweets. You have…
Stay Positive, Supportive And Calm When Parenting Child With Diabetes
Anjana Tripathi was shocked to find her daughter diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at an early age of 14. Their world underwent a sea change trying to adjust to the needs of the condition. She shares here all the challenges that they as a family…
Never Neglect Eye Problems
Rekha Khanduri, 73 from Mumbai has diabetes for a while and lost her eyesight due to diabetic retinopathy, a diabetes related complication. She talks about how she has since learnt to live with such an irreparable loss. Please tell us a bit about…
Managing Diabetes And A Hamstring Injury
Dr. R.Asha Rajini, 66 from Chennai loves running marathons. A hamstring injury upset her rhythm and affected her physical and mental health, especially diabetic control. She talks about the challenges of dealing with this setback and the…
My Experience With CGM
Jayesh Shah, who has been living with Type 2 diabetes is a very informed and aware diabetes patient. He has actively looked at ways to manage his diabetes better, be it in terms of trying diet changes or changing his exercise routine. When he read…
How I Managed Diabetes Effectively For 30 Years (Video)
Jayesh Shah, a diabetes awareness advocate has lived with Type 2 Diabetes for more than 30 years. He shares how his understanding of diabetes management had evolved over the years and his learnings as a self advocate. In this video interview, Jayesh…
Trust Your Child With Type 1 Diabetes
Ankita Bardhan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was only 13, which threw her parents in a state of shock and disbelief. Her parents talk of the journey since, the challenges and how Ankita has learnt to handle the condition well. Was it a…
