Two hearts, one blood sugar: In a world of swipe-lefts, these couples matched on insulin and empathy
Published on: July 29, 2025, 10:29 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
In India, a nation dubbed the "Diabetes Capital of the World" with the highest number of children and adolescents living with Type 1 diabetes globally, love stories are blossoming within the diabetic community through unique support systems. Individuals like Aarav and Isha, and Vaishali and Neel, who both manage type 1 diabetes, found understanding and companionship through diabetologist-led support groups or dedicated matrimony platforms like Diabliss Matrimony. These initiatives address the significant societal rejection faced by diabetics due to concerns about expenses, medical complications, and future pregnancies. Harsh Shah, a Type 1 diabetic himself, founded Diabliss Matrimony to create a safe, free platform for diabetics to find compatible partners, fostering relationships built on mutual understanding and shared experiences, which he believes cultivates stronger bonds. Experts like Dr. Pranav Ghody and Dr. Chandni Tugnait emphasize that for couples where one or both partners have diabetes, the key to a successful relationship lies in partnership, open communication, empathy, and teamwork, suggesting shared healthy routines, emotional check-ins, joint planning for medical visits and meals, and respecting each other's autonomy to navigate the challenges of chronic illness together.
