Padmaja Kumari Parmar: I don’t really know life without Type 1 diabetes—it’s been part of me for as long as I can remember. Padmaja Kumari Parmar: Maybe the short answer is yes—but on deeper thought, aren’t cravings just our body’s way of saying what it needs? (Photo: PR handout) Traditions for me are an inspiration, not a chore, says Padmaja Kumari Parmar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Padmaja Kumari Parmar (@padmajakumariparmar)Q: Genetics also play a role in the development of TD1. Padmaja Kumari Parmar: A lesson my parents taught me—not in words, but through lived experience—was to live a life of purpose.

Source: Indian Express January 28, 2026 04:13 UTC