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Meet Kaajal Vaghela

The Afro-Desi Diabetic

DiabetesByKC is a diabetes education and coaching platform designed for women of color managing Type 1 diabetes. Unlike traditional diabetes education, which is often clinical or generic, I provide real-life, culturally inclusive guidance that fits seamlessly into their food, lifestyle, and habits. As a Type 1 diabetic myself, I make diabetes management practical, relatable, and empowering, helping my audience feel confident and in control of their health. Through coaching, workshops, and engaging online content, DiabetesByKC is changing the way people approach diabetes—making it less about restriction and more about thriving.

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Aisha

"The most overwhelming point in our life came when my daughter was diagnosed with T1D. Over taken with exhaustion lack of information and the stress of living in a country where there is little to assistance with how to go about this daunting journey ahead of us. It didn't help that we were in the middle of a lock down during covid.

Kaajal was truly God sent! From our first call she put me at ease! Her reassurance and positivity gave my daughter and I new zest for life! Once we got our freestyle libre2 we had a video call with her and she made our 1st time a fun experience without any tears!

The past two years watching Kaajal being a T1D advocate and seeing her proper and grow as an individual despite her diagnosis has given us hope for our very own daughter knowing that T1D will be her strength which will create resilience enabling her to achieve whatever she puts her mind to.

Kaajal truly is an inspiration!"

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Sunday Run-Day with the girlies 🏃🏽‍♀️👟
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Fit: @_kc.sportswear_
Shoes: @nike Pegasus 41GTX

#runclub #sundayfunday #healthwealth

Life lately: a chaotic calendar with no central theme. Just vibes #SoftGirlHustle #BusyButBlurred

You GET to move your body
You GET to feel your lungs breathe for you
You GET to see the path in front of you

This weighs more than gold ✨

#runningirl #outdoorliving #healthwealth

What the doctors won’t tell you… Diabetes workshop: Intimacy and Relationships

📍@latitude15lusaka
🎥: @the_wolf_of_africa
🩸Testing provided by @unil_labs

#diabetesawareness #relationships #stigma

First be ok with you, before you ensure everyone else is ok with you.
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Fit: @_kc.sportswear_

I used to think wellness was about doing more: more steps, more smoothies, more self-discipline.

But when burnout hit — the kind that seeps into your blood sugar, sleep, and spirit — I had to rethink everything.

Here’s what helped me rebuild gently:

1. Rest is productive. Your body doesn’t heal when it’s in survival mode.
2. Your nervous system is your first wellness tool. Not your to-do list.
3. You don’t need a new routine. You need a softer one.
4. What you eat isn’t just fuel. It’s feedback.
5. You can slow down and glow up. They’re not opposites.

If you’ve been running on fumes too — my free Glow Guide is a soft starting point. Gentle routines, zero pressure. Just care.

Link in bio 😘

#BurnoutRecovery #WellnessForWomen #SoftPowerHealing #GlowWithoutGuilt #KCSoftLife

Not all rest looks like sleep. Sometimes rest is remembering who you are.

For the longest time, I thought rest meant stillness.
But lately, I’ve found it in dancing, quiet walks, and finally saying “no” without guilt.

Rest is anything that brings you back to your soul.
It’s not always about slowing down — it’s about realigning. And it looks different for all of us.

“Rest isn’t passive. It’s an active return to yourself.”

If you’ve been running on empty, I made you something simple to start filling your cup again —

✨ Grab the free Energy Reclaim Checklist via the link in bio.

What kind of rest are you craving this week?

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#SelfCareForWomen #diabetesawareness #EmotionalRest #SoftLivingMovement
#ReelsThatHeal

Bright like glitter and bubbly like champagne

How you can stay healthy without the burnout - track your joy not just steps ⌚️

Yes, I’m a grown woman… giggling at Woody dancing on my @apple Watch. But also:

1. Timers That Keep Me Flowing
I time-block everything — content, meals, workouts. Keeps my brain focused and my day soft-structured.

2. Gentle Wellness Reminders
Insulin, blood checks, hydration — all set with soft nudges. No alarms. No stress.

3. To-Do List on My Wrist
My reminders + calendar sync from phone to watch — no distractions, no forgotten plans.

4. Daily Joy Boost
Toy Story watch face = instant mood lift. Inner child energy? Activated.

5. Movement Made Fun
Step tracking, activity rings, and choosing how I like to move — no pressure, just progress.

6. 3 Months of Free Apple Fitness+
Wellness workouts at my fingertips. I’m trying it now — come join me?

7. Custom Vibes, Always
Change your watch face to match your energy — playful, powerful, peaceful. It’s your world.

She’s smart. She tracks joy, not just steps.

#fitnesslife #funfitnessfriday #organisemylife #applewatch #innerchildhealing

Burnt out and anxious? For me, it turns out it was my vagus nerve… completely frazzled.

I got that way from:
– People-pleasing in lip gloss
– Skipping lunch for “just one more thing”
– Smiling through stress
– Holding my breath instead of setting a boundary

Now I’m softening back with:
– Singing at the top of my lungs
– Breathwork, incense, and long exhale sighs
– Laughing with my masala tea and comedies

Because healing isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s just… regulated.

#VagusNerve #BurnoutRecovery #NervousSystemCare #WellnessTips

If you’re not spraying yourself like you’re about to bump into @usher what are you even doing? 👀🤭

Romanticize your scent.
Romanticize your delulu.
You are the moment.

My new favourite is @kyliecosmetics Cosmic 2.0

#kyliecosmetics #cosmicbykyliejenner #scentofawoman #romanticiseyourlife

#GRWM to go see USHERRRR baby
Ok but wait — here’s the tea if you ever wanna catch a show at @theo2london:

If you’re with @o2uk or have an @americanexpressuk card, you get VIP-level perks like:
• Early ticket access
• Lounge entry
• Complimentary drinks
…basically, you’re gliding in like royalty.

Me? I didn’t plan ahead (classic), so I went old-school and hit up @ticketmasteruk.
And guess what? Scored an insane seat for UNDER £140 on a Tuesday night to see @usher + the queen @naomi up close. Vibes? Immaculate.

Pro tip: Always check weekday shows — cheaper, chiller, still iconic.

#TheO2 #UsherInLondon #TicketHack #LondonConcerts #AmexPerks #O2Priority #ConcertNight

Sometimes the best therapy?
Singing your lungs out to songs that once soundtracked your messy, confusing seasons…
but now you’re in a whole new chapter — grounded, glowing, and in a better outfit.

Old lyrics, new energy.
Different woman, same beat.

#MainCharacterEnergy #Usher #ThrowbackWithAFreshLens #MusicTherapy #FromThenToNow #GrownAndSexy

Nature doesn’t rush—so why are we? Come walk and talk with me ☺️
I love going out for my daily morning walks, because really it’s my reset. We weren’t built for go-go-go. Our bodies still vibe with sunrises, sunsets, and seasons. But modern life wants endless summer hustle or winter grind. Nature reminds us: there’s a time to bloom, a time to rest.

Fit: @nike @uniqloeurope @_kc.sportswear_

#wellnesswalk #holistichealthandwellness #healthynature

POV: You’re a wellness girly… but your immune system said, “Get the meds, babe.”

I don’t remember the last time I took an antibiotic - I’m not against antibiotics because I believe in letting the body heal itself. I only take them unless I truly need to. Wellness means supporting your body daily so it’s not always relying on meds to function.

That said - if your body needs support, give it what it needs.

Remember:
💊 Antibiotics have their place when genuinely needed.
💊 Avoid using them unnecessarily.
💊 Prioritise daily wellness so your body isn’t constantly relying on external interventions.

Your body is powerful, but also deserves support when it asks for it.

Also: I have a red dye allergy (common in meds like these), so I open up the capsules to avoid reactions. If you’ve ever had weird side effects from meds, it could be artificial dyes like Red 40 and Carmine

Wellness and medicine can co-exist—just be intentional.

#antibioticresistance #red40 #healthandwellnesstips #wellnesseducation #laryngitis #asmr

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right - eating clean, moving your body, staying positive — and still… you’re exhausted? Because same.

I was eating organic, living in nature, doing my workouts…And yet, I still ended up iron-deficient, amino-deficient, and emotionally burnt out.

That’s when I realised:
There’s a difference between doing wellness and actually feeling nourished.

As a South Asian woman, I was raised to serve, fix, push through, and smile.
Even when I was tired. Even when I was depleted.

But my body said, no more. Now, my healing starts with softness. With receiving. With rest.

I’m not just healing my blood. I’m healing my blueprint.

Fit: @_kc.sportswear_

#HealingJourney #WellnessForWomenOfColour #RestIsProductive #gujumuscle #africanawoman

My voice gave out completely. Ironic, right? After months of speaking up, leading talks, creating content, coaching… I literally lost my voice.

“The throat as a center of expression:
The throat is seen as a center for creative flow and expression, and when creativity is stifled or frustrated, throat problems, including laryngitis, can occur” - Louise L. Hay

Drink: @vithitdrinks Lean and Green : hydration 101, filled with L-Carnitine, loads of vitamins and chlorophyll complexes to absorb toxins in your blood. AND uses sweetener!

#ListenToYourBody #Laryngitis #makeyourvoiceheard #healingjourney

Or why choose, when you can have both? 🖼️ x 🎧
Gallery walls & global beats—this DJ dropped a Bhangra x Afrobeats mix that felt like home to my soul.

London today is such a beautiful blend of cultures.
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my uni days, often the only brown girl in fashion class or the gym. No wonder I found comfort in the British Asian music scene (yes, my video vixen era) just to feel seen, celebrated and surrounded.

As someone from an African country, of Indian heritage, living between the UK and UAE—this multicultural energy is everything. To witness culture co-exist like this - it’s like magic!

Grateful for the sounds, the spaces, and the stories.

FYI, every last Friday of the month, @vamuseum hosts a Museum Late Night with cultural dances, DJs and of course vino! It’s such a fun night out! And it gets better in the summer! I’ve been frequenting it for a few years now, so if you haven’t gone, you better go! ☺️

#MulticulturalLondon #GlobalSoul #BrownGirlInTheWorld #DiasporaVibes #LondonLife #DiasporaDiaries

I filmed this without planning to share it…
but something about this day felt like a return to myself 💜

@kyliecosmetics @kayali @_kc.sportswear_ @busabaeathai @theofficialselfridges @homehouselondon

A little softness. A few red flags.
Perfume. Laughter. Wellness, quietly.

#LondonLiving #LondonVlog #FamilyLove #Girlies

You are the love of your life.
Not because you’re missing anything—but because you carry everything. You’re already loved. Already enough. Already carrying a light that doesn’t need to be proven.

When you walk in that knowing—when you move with your own magic, nourish your health, protect your peace, and honour your spirit.

Let your energy lead. Let your standards speak.

#SelfLedWellness #RootedAndRadiant

When was the last time you truly rested?
Not just physically… but emotionally, mentally, spiritually?

When did you last give yourself permission to pause — without guilt?

As women — especially those of us raised to be helpers, nurturers, fixers — it’s so easy to keep giving until we’re completely depleted.

But your energy is not infinite. Your time is valuable. Your softness is sacred.

You can take a break.
You can step back without losing momentum.
You need to listen to your body — and let that be enough.

Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is rest before your body forces you to.

So this is your permission slip to reset.
No shame. No guilt. No explanation.

The world will wait while you take care of you.

#GlowWithoutGuilt #BurnOut #SoftLifeEra #FeminineWellness #EnergyIsCurrency #BoundariesAreBeautiful #LifestyleConfidence #AfroDesi

Dear body, I’m listening now. I am sorry for all the pressure I’ve placed on you to be strong, to be heard, to keep speaking even when it hurt. I release all tension. I reclaim the softness of my voice, the clarity of my truth, and the freedom to speak only when I feel safe and respected.

#burnout #selflovejourney #alignment

Your heart needs more than rest. It needs to be fed ✨

Nothing like a walk through @theofficialselfridges to alleviate mental stress 😁

My hustle era may be over, but I’m forever a city girl 🌇

On Wednesdays (well Tuesday in this case) we wear pink. Womens conference at @arabhealth2025 / @whx_dubai powered by @nabtahealth - learnt so much about what lady checks need to be done and the importance of it all. (Especially for women’s month!)
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#womenshealth #hormones #empoweredwomenempoweringwomen

February was full of sweetness! Just like me 🤭

Radio Phoenix with my fellow Aquarian doll @michie_zambiassweetheart talking about Sugar vs. Carbs and a whole lot more!

Arab Health @whx_dubai @arabhealth2025 DAY 1
Fashion & Health can go together with a bit of Tech too!

It’s giving resort vibes. Dubai hair glam by @sistersbl

Been servin’ looks since day one #styleevolution
Every outfit I wore in Dubai in February 💄

It feels so good to be MYSLF @yslbeauty 💄

#MYSLEFOPENCASTING #yslbeauty #ysl #yslmakeup #diabetesItGirl #Diabetesadvocateinfluencer

Would You Talk to Your Bestie Like That?

The best (and most difficult) method to put into practice! Watch till the end to see why treating yourself like your own best friend is so important—and how it will make your life so much easier.

If your friend said, “I’m too skinny,” “That date went badly—he must not like me,” or “I’m too broke/tired/lazy,” you’d lift them up, not tear them down. So why are you so hard on yourself?

The longest friendship you’ll ever have is with you. Time to start acting like it✨
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#SelfLove #BeYourOwnBestFriend

Fit : @_kc.sportswear_ / jacket @hm /
Editing 👌🏽 : @j.chhatlani

I had the absolute honor of being the keynote speaker at @nytnetwork’s Stress Less, Shine More event in 📍London—what a vibe! ✨ I connected with the most fabulous women from all walks of life. We shared our hearts, laughed till our cheeks hurt, meditated, and YES, we even danced!

My talk was all about Kindfulness (a little term I’ve coined). It’s the magic that happens when being mindful of yourself and others turns into kindness for YOU—because, let’s be real, we can be way too hard on ourselves sometimes.

✨ Good vibes, good health, good energy—who doesn’t want that? Stay tuned for all the BTS goodness from this amazing event! ✨

Thank you @skyscanner✈️ for hosting.
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Fit : @_kc.sportswear_ / jacket @hm /

#Kindfulness #BossBabeEnergy #EmpoweringWomen #Wellness #DiabetesHealth #DiabetesAwareness #MentalHealth

Another beach, another bikini 👙 Let’s go from beach to dinner in under 5 mins. KC sports bikinis ftw @_kc.sportswear_

Y’all want to know what I actually talked about at @nytnetwork ‘s wellness talk in 📍London? Here it is:

Strategies to stay kind to yourself and others, through mindfulness techniques. These are more needed as a diabetic as ANYTHING can make our sugars rise or fall through our stress levels. But the techniques work on everyone!

1. Practice the pause
2. Pick the positive
3. Give yourself some Grace

Enjoy listening ✨

Filming 📸: @harjgahley
Edit 🎞️ : @j.chhatlani

What’s the first kind thing you do (for you) when you’re stressed?

December was a reality show 🎥 (actually every day in our households it is)

2025 : This is the evolution of you
Diabetes sensor⚪️: @freestylediabetes
Fit 🥋: @_kc.sportswear_

Stepping into 2025 healthy🧿 & with so much gratitude for life.

Healthy hair doesn’t just come from the bottles in your bathroom—it’s also about the goodies on your plate (and a little help from biotin)! 🍽️

Feed your hair from the inside out with nutrients that shine through every strand.

Biotin supplements in my Amazon store (link in bio or on today’s IG story! 🛒)

Dress fit: @skims

#InnerBeauty #HealthyHairJourney

The most educational and bravest year I’ve had ✨ #quantumleaping

Archives #OldHollywoodWithATwist @prgirlmedia
Facebeat💄: @ks_beauty_by_kate

🌟 Where stars go spa 🌟 Thank you @paramounthoteldubai for letting me live my main character energy at Pause Spa, Paramount Hotel Dubai 🎥

From a heavenly massage to a steamy sauna and a dip in the jacuzzi, this is the intermission I didn’t know I needed.

#SpaDayDoneRight #ParamountHotelDubai

My favourite quote by @roald_dahl : “…if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely…”
Might I just say I felt like sunshine on this day ☀️

When you have a classic car, you treat it with special care. You drive it with pride, peace and joy ✨🏎️

#GRWM to present at the 📍Indian High Commission

One of my greatest honours was being invited to speak at the Indian High Commission in Lusaka, sharing my journey with diabetes and breaking down myths in our community.

So often, communities of colour face unique challenges in managing diabetes, from misinformation to overlooked cultural nuances. At this event, we tackled it all—talking about type 1 vs. type 2, the power of lifestyle changes, and the role of yoga in diabetes management, thanks to @artisyogaplanet1 ‘s amazing session.

Grateful for this platform to empower others and turn awareness into action 💙

#DiabetesAwareness #IndianHighCommission #Zambia #CommunityHealth #DiabetesEducation #YogaForDiabetes

Training with a fellow female fitness junkie @zdbgetfit Upper body because it’s important to balance out the 🍑 giving you Coca Cola curves 😌
Fit 🥋: @_kc.sportswear_

I’m officially a @colorwowhair addict—lightweight, keeps my curls poppin’ all week long! 🌀 Not sponsored, just your girl dropping hot tea on my fave product. And if you’re after the BEST head massage, hair wash, and blow dry? @enrichbynaseema is the plug. Thank me later! ✨

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Welcome to

Diabetes Coach And Consultant

My Services

15 Minute Wellness Clarity Call

Zambia Diabetes Support Programme

Diabetes Glow-Up Experience

Corporate Consulting