In this interview guidance was shared on diabetes-related complications and their prevention. It was explained that diabetes weakens the immune system, making patients more vulnerable to viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, which can become severe. COVID-19 was highlighted as a major example of this risk. It was emphasized that regular exercise, healthy diet, and maintaining control over blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight strengthens the body’s immunity. On the question of the timing of medication, it was informed that time of consumption of glucose-lowering drugs differs for each drug. Some need to take it before meals, others after or few in between the meal. No changes should be made without consulting a doctor. The use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) was recommended for consistent tracking of blood sugar levels, especially in those people who are on multiple doses of insulin therapy (e.g.T1DM and T2DM on insulin therapy), or those where glucometer readings don’t match with HbA1c report, or those with recurring hypoglycemia, unawareness, etc. Expert- Dr Sunil Gupta Anchor- Mrs. Pranjali Bawaskar Podcast: 11/07/2025 Recorded at: Akashwani Nagpur Episode: 79