Mumbai, October 18, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Actress Aishwarya Sakhuja, known for her roles in television shows such as Saas Bina Sasural, Main Naa Bhoolungi, Trideviyaan and Rishta.com, has opened up about being misdiagnosed before discovering that she had Type 1 diabetes. The actress marked 10 years of living with the condition by reflecting on her journey, the challenges of managing it and the importance of being kinder to herself.
Sakhuja took to Instagram to share her experience, recalling a decade of insulin treatment, lifestyle adjustments and learning to understand her body. She acknowledged that managing diabetes can be exhausting and demanding, requiring consistent attention to her health.
“10 years ago, I was misdiagnosed. And before I knew what was happening to my body, I had no idea that my life was about to change in a way I would have to navigate every single day. Today marks 10 years of living with Type 1 diabetes,” she wrote.
Reflecting on the years since her diagnosis, the actress described the daily realities of living with the condition, including its highs and lows, the lessons she has learned and the effort involved in looking after herself.
“10 years of insulin. 10 years of learning my body. 10 years of highs, lows, lessons, frustration and figuring things out as I go. 10 years of trying to take care of myself, even on the days when taking care of myself feels like a full-time job,” she added.
Sakhuja also spoke about the importance of self-care without striving for perfection. She said her journey had taught her to be more understanding of her body and its needs, including the need for insulin.
“I’ve worked out. I’ve been mindful about what I eat. I’ve learned that looking after myself isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, again and again. And somewhere along the way, I’ve also had to learn to be kinder to my body. The body that needs insulin,” she wrote.
The actress acknowledged the physical and emotional demands of managing the condition while emphasising that diabetes does not define her entire identity.
“The body with its lumps, bumps and imperfections. The body that carries me through my work, my relationships, my ordinary days and my extraordinary ones. I won’t romanticise diabetes. It can be exhausting, unfair and incredibly demanding. But it is a part of my life, not the entirety of who I am,” she said.
Concluding her post on a hopeful note, Sakhuja offered encouragement to others living with Type 1 diabetes, reminding them that managing the condition does not require perfection.
“If you’re living with Type 1 diabetes, I hope you know that you don’t have to do this perfectly to be doing your best. And if you’re not, I hope this reminds you that there’s so much more to diabetes than what you see on a blood glucose monitor. Here’s to a decade of learning, adapting and living. And to being a little gentler with myself in the next one,” she added.
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