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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 family at a traditional ritual, with type 2 diabetic family member.
Sweetness and stigma – How Indian families tiptoe around diabetes
October 27, 2025

Supporting her type 2 diabetic father, Lisa learned early that people didn’t like to talk about his disease. But talking about it made it easier to manage.

A smiling, young, male Indian type 1 diabetic.
Living with diabetes since birth
October 13, 2025

Harsh was born with type 1 diabetes. It’s made his life a constant battle. But he refuses to let it define him, and has learned to live beyond it.

An Indian type 2 diabetic grandmother playing with her granddaughter.
Caring for my mother – Managing diabetes in an Indian household
September 29, 2025

Nirvaanika is a type 2 diabetic and the primary caregiver for her type 2 diabetic mother. Her journey has been hard, but she’s grateful for it.

Diabetes-friendly recipes

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Crumbed salmon with fried vegetables

Crumbed salmon with fried vegetables is a flavourful, satisfying dish that’s perfect for diabetics. It's rich in protein, omega-3, vitamins and minerals.

Photo of quinoa khichdi with spinach and tofu.
Quinoa khichdi with spinach and tofu

Quinoa khichdi with spinach and tofu is a healthy take on a classic comfort dish. Great for diabetics, it blends rich spinach with high-protein quinoa and tofu.

Artist's impression of green wave dosa.
Green wave dosa

A powerhouse of nutrients, this green dosa is low calorie and rich in omega-3, vitamin A and fibre, helping boost blood glucose control for diabetics.

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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