sudha-kailash

Unstoppable at 50

Mrs. Sudha Kailash turned 50 a few days ago. Not just any fabulous 50 but for 40 years winning over Type 1 DM. May 1975, a very eventful time in young Sudha's life. At the age of 10, she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. We asked Sudha a few questions and she shared this […]

Sweet Rewards

Sweet Rewards

Lavanya’s pregnancy journey was not easy, but was rewarded with a sweet little baby boy. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. However, this did not dampen her spirit and her willingness to fight. She tested her blood sugars several times a day, had to follow a very strict diet and take insulin injections daily. She […]

Wakeup Call

Wakeup Call

A sudden and surprising diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. And it all started with a lifestyle change. Swetha was a healthy woman, with a busy and productive life as a production assistant. After her marriage at 27, she immigrated to another country where her routine and life as she knew it, changed. With staying home […]

Recipe for strength

Recipe for strength

Mrs. Gomathi works as a cook. She has been living with diabetes for the past 13 years and has been a woman of courage and strength throughout her journey. Mrs. Gomathi has had her fair share of challenges right from a very young age, which taught her to not only take on a lot of […]

Sweet Hearts at Risk

Sweet Hearts at Risk

At the age of 66, Mrs. Padma, having lived with diabetes for several years, exhibits a story of survival, commitment and perseverance. She was diagnosed during an extremely hard time in her life, when she has a stillborn baby at 32 years old. She had to accept what was, move on and make necessary changes. […]