I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2024. My doctor initially prescribed Metformin, but I couldn’t tolerate it. Later, I was shifted to Vildagliptin. For a while, things seemed fine, so I didn’t pay much attention. A year later, routine blood tests shocked me. My HbA1c was 8%, despite being on medication. That was the wake‑up call. I consulted my doctor again, who suggested a change in medication along with diet and lifestyle measures to get things under control. Since I already