Bangalore Women Turns Family’s Diabetes Tragedy into a Health Startup

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Bangalore, (Karnataka), [India], August 7, 2025: After losing her mother to diabetes and battling the disease herself, Bangalore entrepreneur Remya Sanjith turned her family’s health struggles into a mission. Her startup, Cocosugarite, offers diabetic-friendly natural sweeteners and functional superfood blends to help families enjoy sweetness without health risks.

From Kitchen Experiments to Superfood Blends

Remya’s journey began in her kitchen. “I lost my mother to diabetes, and my in-laws have faced amputations because of it,” she recalls. “While searching for a healthier alternative for my kids and husband, I realized it wasn’t just about sugar—our entire lifestyle had to change.”

Her first product, coconut sugar sourced from sustainable farms has a low glycemic index and releases energy slowly, making it safer for diabetics and those mindful of sugar intake.

Soon, Cocosugarite expanded to functional superfood blends  combining traditional ingredients with modern nutrition:

Marma Punch – A powerhouse of 21 ancient grains and seeds for all-day energy

Glow Sutra – A vibrant apple, beetroot, carrot, and nuts blend for skin health and detox

Prana Power – A  millet-based breakfast replacement for immunity and daily wellness

“My kids actually prefer these to regular sugar,” says Remya, “and that told me I was creating something truly meaningful.”

Building the Superfood 2.0 Movement

Cocosugarite positions itself as “Superfood 2.0” – traditional wisdom enhanced by modern science. Rather than creating artificial substitutes, Remya focuses on natural ingredients that provide nutrition alongside sweetness.

The approach resonates particularly with mothers managing family health. Many customers started with coconut sugar and expanded to functional blends as they experienced benefits.

Remya handles everything from sourcing to customer education, often explaining how low-glycemic sweeteners work differently than refined sugar. Her background research paid off when customers began reporting stable energy levels and better blood sugar management.

The company now serves customers across metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad, with expansion planned for tier-2 cities where diabetes awareness is growing.

“We’re not just selling sugar alternatives,” Remya says. “We’re helping families transition to eating patterns that support long-term health. When children grow up with these tastes, they develop better relationships with food.”

Cocosugarite’s success reflects a broader shift toward functional foods that address specific health concerns while maintaining taste and convenience.