The It's Not... series

It's Not Your Willpower

“If you have dieted, lost weight, and watched it come back, this was never your fault.”

Obesity is a medical condition, not a character flaw. This book explains, without a shred of blame, why your body fights to regain weight, why it hits South Asians harder and earlier, and how to actually treat it: the rebuilt Indian plate, movement that fits real life, sleep and stress, the new weight-loss medicines (honestly), and when surgery makes sense.

Who it is for: Anyone who has struggled with weight, or been told to just try harder.

Foreword by Prof. Anoop Misra, Padma Shri

It's Not the Sugar

“Your child's diabetes was not caused by sugar, or by anything you did.”

A calm, complete companion from diagnosis day onward: insulin without fear, carb-counting the Indian way, managing lows and sick days, school, sport, festivals and fasting, growing up, the technology worth having, and the emotional load on the whole family.

Who it is for: Parents, families and teachers of a child or young person with type 1 diabetes.

Foreword by Prof. A. H. Zargar

It's Not Forever

“For most women, it lifts after your baby is born. You can do this.”

A reassuring, day-at-a-time plan for diabetes in pregnancy: what the numbers mean, the balanced Indian plate, the after-meal walk, when medicine is needed, the birth itself, and the follow-up that protects both you and your baby for years to come.

Who it is for: Any woman recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and her family.

It's Not Diabetes Yet

“Borderline is the most hopeful diagnosis in medicine, because it can be turned around.”

Prediabetes is the last exit before diabetes, and for most people the direction is reversible. A clear five-move plan, the U-TURN method, built on Indian food and everyday habits, so you can bring your numbers back down before they ever become a disease.

Who it is for: Anyone told they are prediabetic, borderline, or at risk of type 2 diabetes.

It's Not a Shortcut

“The honest, hype-free guide to the injections everyone is talking about.”

What these medicines really do and do not do, what they cost in India in 2026, the side effects told straight, how to protect your muscle (and your face), and the one question nobody asks: what happens when you stop. Not a shortcut, a route walked properly.

Who it is for: Anyone considering, taking, or being asked about GLP-1 weight-loss medicines.

It's Not Just Snoring

“The frightening silence between the snores is treatable, and it matters more than you think.”

Loud snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, which quietly worsens your blood sugar, weight, blood pressure and heart. A clear guide to spotting it, testing for it, and treating it, written for patients and the partners who lie awake beside them.

Who it is for: Anyone who snores, wakes exhausted, or whose partner has seen them stop breathing.

Foreword by Prof. Surendra K. Sharma

It's Not About the Sweets

“Type 2 diabetes is not about giving up sweets. It is about taking control.”

The complete, practical plan built on four pillars, diet, exercise, medicine and monitoring, with a 12-week programme, Hyderabadi meal plans, and honest guidance on medicines and technology. The revised and expanded second edition of The 4-Pillar Diabetes Plan.

Who it is for: Anyone living with type 2 diabetes, and the family cooking alongside them.

Revised edition, 2026