India, Dec. 16 -- For anyone living with diabetes, insulin often becomes a daily companion. It helps regulate blood sugar, may steady energy, and can make daily life a little more predictable. But many people find that what's truly difficult isn't the injections or the monitoring, it's the meals.

Balancing insulin with traditional Indian food can feel like walking a tightrope. There's emotional attachment to every bite, the smell of freshly cooked rotis, the comfort of a family recipe, and yet there's a constant worry: Will this raise my sugar?

Nutrition experts suggest that food doesn't have to be an adversary in this process. When meals are timed and composed thoughtfully, the right foods may actually help insulin perform its function...