Rubeena Manihar is an intern Ayurvedic doctor. She’s seen many patients with diabetes, and has seen the common pitfalls they suffer from in their diabetes management.
Leena dreamed of becoming a mother, but struggled to conceive for 8 years. The cause? Obesity, leading to polycystic ovary syndrome and gestational diabetes.
A pre-surgery blood test confirmed Anil Kumar was a type 2 diabetic. At first, he didn’t believe it. But over time, he’s learned how to manage his disease.
Vini was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But with some simple lifestyle adjustments, she completed her pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby girl.
As a diabetic mother of 7 children, when Nazish’s husband died she felt the weight of the whole family on her shoulders. But she found the strength to bear it.
Asim turned his diabetes diagnosis into a transformational journey. And following simple strategies, he secured a supportive work environment around himself.
At 60 years old, and already managing hypertension, Haseen was diagnosed with diabetes. But she refused to give up, and has learned to manage both conditions.
Khushab had a glucose level of 382mg/dl and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Following a plant-based diet, within 1 month he brought it down to 95 mg/dl.
Usama was travelling when he began vomiting uncontrollably. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Now, managing his diabetes, he's happy and travelling again.
Aisha was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in her 2nd trimester. Acting fast, and with help from her doctor and dietitian, she's kept a healthy pregnancy.
Hira's a type 1 diabetic who manages both her work life and diabetes. But sometimes, she feels like she's falling behind her peers because of her condition.
A type 1 diabetic in her late 20s battles with the idea of starting a family. With the complications of a diabetic pregnancy, she needs to make big decisions.
Maya is a type 2 diabetic who practises fasting. She believes that fasting not only helps her fulfil her religious obligations, but also improves her health.
Ubaid is a type 2 diabetic who got diagnosed after a small cut to his finger. He struggles with his diabetes, but stays positive and still feels blessed.
Being a diabetic can make it hard to build relationships. Here’s how one young woman learned to overcome this challenge, and build a healthy social life.
Hira's a type 1 diabetic who suffers from eczema, pompholyx and psoriasis. While she knows there's no cure, she's doing all she can to manage these conditions.
Gandhali is a prediabetic young woman. Living in the constant shadow of diabetes, she's worked out effective lifestyle changes to help her avoid the disease.
Sana is a 40+ prediabetic with arthritis. But she’s still found soft exercises she can build into her daily routine, improving her condition and overall health.
Hira's a type 1 diabetic who struggled with her relationship with food, leading to eating disorders and anxiety. But with some work, she's overcome it.
MI's father is a type 2 diabetic. Overworked and stressed, he collapsed. Fearing for his health, he took steps to get his stress and worklife under control.
Ayesha is a certified diabetes educator. She connects with lots of diabetes patients, so she's put together a selection of answers to common questions.
Sana is a caregiver for her 75-year-old mother-in-law, who struggles with diet and exercise. But together, they've made a diabetes management plan that works.
Hira is a type 1 diabetic and fashion-lover. She’s worked out tips and tricks to manage her diabetes weight fluctuations and maintain her personal style.