Misba’s mother is a type 2 diabetic. But together they’ve learnt that managing diabetes is about more than just physical health. It needs emotional health too.
Faced with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Phoenix developed depression. It took 1.5 years of her life. But with some simple steps, she pulled herself out of it.
Misba’s mother is a type 2 diabetic. But by making holistic lifestyle changes, supported by her family, her diabetes is well-managed and her health is improved.
Aparna grew up with a diabetic grandmother and father. Determined to find natural remedies to manage the disease, she developed a series of life hacks.
Phoenix is an advocate of home remedies. Through research and experimentation she’s found the kitchen ingredients that can help manage blood sugar level.
At 5 years old, Devika’s son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and their whole world changed. But together they learned how to manage their new normal.
With a family history of diabetes, Aparna was at risk of gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Following simple tips and tricks, she managed to avoid it.
Phoenix was already struggling with polycystic ovarian syndrome when she was diagnosed with prediabetes. To improve her health, she devised 3 simple rules.
At 28 years old, Yukti’s uncle was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. His father died of the same disease at 59. He was determined to avoid the same fate.
Joydeep’s father was a type 2 diabetic. Watching his father struggle with the disease drove Joydeep to do all he can to avoid becoming a diabetic himself.
Tayyab suffers from type 2 diabetes and osteoarthritis. He finds it a challenge to manage both conditions, but looks for balance and tries to stay positive.
Hira's a 28-year-old type 1 diabetic. Her condition brings fears and challenges, but she also sees reason to hope, both for today and the future ahead.
Simantika is a type 1 diabetic. One of the biggest challenges she faces is the ignorant comments she receives, from people who don’t understand diabetes.
Iniya is a single, type 1 diabetic. She worries about the strain that her diabetes will put on a relationship, but is still looking forward to it – When she’s ready.
Anaa's father is a type 2 diabetic. Unfortunately, he didn't manage his condition properly. And then their worst fears came true. He had a major stroke.
Simantika is a type 1 diabetic. She's interested in marriage, though with her diabetes is finding it hard to meet the right person. But she's still trying.
Bhakti struggled to balance her friendships and her diabetes. But by opening up to her friends about her health problems, their friendship became stronger than ever.
Anand was diagnosed with maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), but didn’t look after himself. Warning: This story doesn’t have a positive outcome.
Simantika is a type 1 diabetic who's decided not to bear children because of her disease. She shares the thoughts and feelings that went into that decision.
Faryal’s father is a type 2 diabetic. At first, he ignored his disease. But after a drastic decline in his health, he changed his ways and restored his health.
Anaa went through gestational diabetes twice. Her 1st pregnancy was hard, but she applied the lessons from her experience to her 2nd and it was much easier.
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.
