Living with diabetes: Life story with a difference

Abstract

Nishant (name changed) lives in a suburb of Karnal, where his parents migrated 6 years ago in search of livelihood. The family lives in rented accommodation and does not enjoy the social support that the traditional Haryanvi village or extended family offers. While Nishant’s father works in a leather factory, his mother manages the home and her 2-year-old daughter. The family is barely able to make both ends meet, and often has to borrow money from the local moneylender at high-interest rates, to meet medical expenses.