Patient Experience
At 82, I was struggling with severe hypoglycemic episodes that left my family terrified. Dr. Ritesh Raj didn't just adjust my insulin,he completely redesigned my management plan with continuous glucose monitoring and taught my grandson how to use the app. Now I garden safely every morning without fear.
As a professional athlete at 28, my Type 1 diagnosis felt like a career-ender. Dr. Raj created a revolutionary carb-cycling and insulin timing protocol that syncs with my training schedule. I just completed my first marathon since diagnosis with better times than before.
Our 9-year-old daughter was diagnosed during lockdown and we felt completely lost. Dr. Raj conducted virtual reality education sessions where she learned to count carbs using interactive games. She now confidently manages her own glucose checks with superhero-themed monitoring devices.
After gastric bypass surgery, my blood sugar swings became unpredictable and dangerous. Dr. Raj identified reactive hypoglycemia and designed a unique small-meal protocol with specific macronutrient sequencing. I've maintained normal levels for 6 months without medication.
During my pregnancy at 35, gestational diabetes threatened both me and my baby. Dr. Raj developed a round-the-clock remote monitoring system and personally responded to midnight glucose alerts. We now have a healthy baby girl and my sugars returned to normal postpartum.
As a truck driver with erratic hours, my diabetes was out of control. Dr. Raj created a flexible insulin regimen that adapts to my shifting schedule and time zones. He even trained me to recognize symptoms while driving,probably saved my life on the highway last month.
My husband's dementia made diabetes management impossible until Dr. Raj implemented a voice-activated insulin system that reminds him to eat and administers doses. The relief for our family is immeasurable,we finally sleep through the night without worry.
After losing my vision to diabetic retinopathy, I thought I'd never manage my sugars independently. Dr. Raj taught me to use auditory glucose readers and tactile insulin pens. I now cook my own meals using his specially designed measuring tools.
As a traditional chef resistant to changing my diet, Dr. Raj worked in my kitchen to diabetes-adapt my family recipes spanning three generations. He preserved the cultural significance while making them medically appropriate,something no other doctor attempted.
During a diabetic ketoacidosis emergency that left me hospitalized, Dr. Raj stayed through the night adjusting my fluids and insulin personally rather than delegating to residents. His hands-on approach during that crisis literally saved my kidneys from permanent damage.
My teenage son was rebelling against his diabetes management until Dr. Raj connected him with a peer support group of young athletes managing diabetes. The transformation in his attitude and A1C levels has been nothing short of miraculous.
As a musician with peripheral neuropathy threatening my ability to play violin, Dr. Raj's combination medication therapy and nerve stimulation exercises restored enough sensation that I performed at my daughter's wedding last month.
After years of unsuccessful treatments, Dr. Raj discovered my rare MODY genetic diabetes variant that 5 previous specialists missed. The targeted treatment changed everything,I'm finally living without constant dietary restrictions.
During the Bengaluru floods when hospitals were inaccessible, Dr. Raj organized a community diabetes care camp using amphibious vehicles. He personally delivered insulin and supplies to elderly patients stranded in their homes,heroism beyond medical duty.
My religious fasting practices conflicted with diabetes management until Dr. Raj developed a scientifically-backed protocol that respects my spiritual traditions while keeping me safe. He's the first doctor who didn't just tell me to stop fasting.