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Weight & metabolism
Diabetes nutrition that keeps Indian food on the table
Managing blood sugar doesn't mean giving up the food you grew up with. We work out portions, pairings and routines that suit your readings, your medicines and your life.
at a glance
- Format
- Online, or in person in Mumbai
- First session
- Usually 45–60 minutes
- With
- Dt. Irika Goyal
Who this is for
- People with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
- People with type 1 diabetes who want help with carbohydrate awareness, alongside their endocrinologist's insulin plan
- Family members who cook for someone with diabetes
What we can work on together
- Carbohydrate quality and portions in rice, roti, poha and idli meals
- Building a balanced plate, and whether eating vegetables and protein first helps your after-meal readings
- Understanding your glucose and HbA1c reports
- Fasting days, festivals and sweets
- Low blood sugar awareness if you take insulin or certain tablets
- Protecting heart and kidney health, which often go hand in hand with diabetes
The approach
How Irika approaches diabetes
No single 'right' ratio
Expert consensus is that there's no ideal split of carbohydrate, protein and fat for everyone with diabetes. What helps most is more non-starchy vegetables, fewer added sugars and refined grains, and whole foods — arranged around your preferences.
Use your own data
If you check your glucose, we use those numbers to see how your meals actually affect you, rather than relying on generic food lists.
Work with your medicines
Food, activity and medication all interact. I coordinate with — never replace — your doctor's advice, and I never change medication.
What happens next
Say hello on WhatsApp
A line about what you'd like help with is plenty. You'll get available times and current fees before anything is booked.
Your first consultation
Usually 45–60 minutes, online or in person in Mumbai. We go through your health, routine and goals.
Your personalised plan
Built around your food, your kitchen and your week — shared with you digitally.
Follow-ups that adjust
Shorter check-ins (20–30 minutes) to review progress and fine-tune the plan.
Questions
Common questions about diabetes
Can diet reverse diabetes?
Some people with type 2 diabetes reach remission, often after significant weight loss, but it isn't possible for everyone and isn't a cure. Never stop or reduce medication without your doctor's guidance.
Do I have to stop eating rice?
Not necessarily. Smaller portions, pairing rice with dal and vegetables, and sometimes switching to other grains can all help. Your glucose readings will tell us what works for you.
Can I eat fruit?
Yes. Whole fruit in sensible portions fits well into most diabetes plans. Fruit juice raises blood sugar much faster, so whole fruit is the better choice.
Will you adjust my insulin or tablets?
No. Medication decisions stay with your doctor. I help you understand how food affects your readings so you can have better conversations at your appointments.
Sources & further reading
Guidance on this page draws on the following. Links open external websites.
- 1.Nutrition therapy for adults with diabetes or prediabetes: a consensus report — Diabetes Care, 2019
- 2.Diabetes — fact sheet — World Health Organization
- 3.Type 2 diabetes: food and keeping active — NHS
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ready when you are
Let's find an approach that works for your real life.
Send a message on WhatsApp with a line about your goals. You'll hear back with available times and current fees — no pressure, no obligation.
Prefer email? health.e.living23@gmail.com