11 Diabetes Management Strategies That Work for Indian Families

11. Respect traditional remedies—but discuss them with your clinician

Many households lean on home remedies—turmeric milk, amla, and fenugreek among them. Some of these have supportive science for inflammation or modest glucose effects, but they are not substitutes for prescribed medicines (Manipal Hospitals; Times of India coverage). Use them as complementary practices and always tell your doctor, especially if you are on medication. Herbs can interact with medicines, and doses matter. A wise approach is to keep a simple list of what you take, share it with your clinician, and agree on a monitoring plan. Action steps this week: make a short list of any herbal remedies you or family members use. Bring that list to your next medical visit and ask whether it’s safe alongside current medications.