Type 2 Diabetes: What It Is, How It Affects You, and What You Can Do

When your body stops responding properly to insulin, a hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells. Also known as insulin resistance, this is the core problem behind type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition where blood sugar stays too high because the body can’t use insulin effectively. It’s not caused by eating too much sugar alone—it’s a mix of genetics, movement habits, and how your body stores fat, especially around the belly.

Many people with type 2 diabetes are prescribed metformin, a medication that helps lower blood sugar by making the liver produce less glucose and improving how muscles absorb sugar. But drugs alone don’t fix the root issue. What actually turns things around? Moving more, eating protein-rich meals at the right times, and reducing constant snacking. The 30/30/30 method, a simple routine of 30 grams of protein, 30 minutes of low-intensity movement, and 30 minutes of strength training daily, has shown real results in helping people manage blood sugar without drastic diets. And it’s not magic—it’s biology. Your muscles need fuel, and when they’re active, they pull sugar out of your blood even without insulin.

What you eat matters just as much as when you eat it. Foods like bananas, while healthy, can spike blood sugar if eaten alone on an empty stomach. Pairing them with protein or fat helps slow the rise. Ayurveda suggests eating your main meal at midday when your digestive fire is strongest, and avoiding late-night eating—something modern science now supports for insulin sensitivity. And while supplements like vitamin D or ashwagandha may help reduce inflammation linked to diabetes, they’re not replacements for movement or balanced meals.

If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, you’re not alone. Millions in India and around the world are managing it every day—not by perfection, but by small, consistent choices. The posts below show you how real people are using diet, movement, and simple routines to take control. You’ll find practical advice on what to eat, when to move, how to read the signs your body is giving you, and what to avoid when you’re on metformin. No fluff. No myths. Just what works.