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Diabetic In The Know

Education • Awareness • Support for Families Living with Diabetes

Diabetic In The Know is an educational initiative founded by Riyana Bassier to support families, caregivers, and children navigating life with diabetes. The platform focuses on sharing accessible information, practical lifestyle guidance, and supportive resources that empower individuals to better understand and manage diabetes.

Through education, awareness, and community engagement, the goal of Diabetic In The Know is to help people feel informed, confident, and supported on their journey.

Diabetes Education

Providing accessible information to help families understand diabetes, healthy lifestyle choices, and everyday management.

Children's Awareness

Encouraging education for children living with diabetes through supportive learning tools and resources designed specifically for young audiences.

Community Support

Creating a supportive online community where families and individuals can share experiences and learn together.

Ana's Diabetic Journey Across South Africa

Written by Riyana Bassier, this children's educational book helps young readers understand diabetes through a supportive story that encourages healthy habits, self-care, and confidence.

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💙 DIABETIC IN THE KNOW

Welcome To Diabetic In The Know

A diabetes awareness platform built from real-life experience, education, research and a personal journey of resilience.

Riyana Bassier

Founder • Author • Diabetes Advocate

Creator of the Ana's Journey and Diabetic In The Know series. Sharing real experiences, lessons and awareness through education.

Hello and Welcome

My name is Riyana Bassier and if you're reading this, you've already taken the first step towards becoming more informed about diabetes.

Diabetic In The Know was born from my own personal journey living with Type 1 Diabetes. Over the years, diabetes has challenged me in ways I never expected. I've experienced the highs and lows, the frustration of uncontrolled blood sugar levels, the exhaustion that comes with constantly managing diabetes and the reality of living with diabetic neuropathy.

💙 Why This Platform Exists

I wanted to create a place where diabetes information could be explained simply, honestly and without judgement. A place where people living with diabetes, their families and communities could learn together.

From Journals To Books

There came a point in my journey where I knew something had to change. With the support of a trusted endocrinologist and healthcare team, I began resetting my lifestyle, learning more about my condition and documenting everything I was learning.

Those journals became stories. Those stories became books. Those books became conversations. And those conversations became Diabetic In The Know.

📚 Education

Simple diabetes education anyone can understand.

💙 Awareness

Creating awareness through stories and real experiences.

🩸 Support

Helping people feel less alone on their diabetes journey.

"Knowledge is power. You're not alone on this journey."

The Diabetes Crash Course 101 Series

This series was created to break down diabetes into practical, easy-to-understand lessons for everyone. Whether you've recently been diagnosed, have a loved one with diabetes, or simply want to learn more, these articles are for you.

Everything shared throughout this platform comes from:

  • Personal experience
  • Years of journaling
  • Research and learning
  • Healthcare guidance
  • Conversations with people living with diabetes

⚠ Important Disclaimer

The information shared on Diabetic In The Know is intended for educational and awareness purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your doctor, endocrinologist or healthcare professional regarding your medical care.