Diabetes Won’t Beat Me – An Inspiring Story of a Diabetes Patient

 

 

“I will be the master of my life now and forever”

 

I am Dr. Ekta (Ph.D.), a professor of psychology at one of the esteemed universities in India. When I was 12, I was rushed to the hospital as I fainted. I spent two days gaining and losing consciousness, and when I woke up, the doctor told me that I had Type 1 diabetes.

 

(People Also Like To Read: When a protest turns violent, the innocent suffer!)

 

At that time, I didn’t take it very seriously because I didn’t have any idea about how it is going to change my life. But in a short period of time, I came to understand the seriousness of my condition.

 

While all my friends were enjoying chocolates and sugary snacks, I spent my teenage years in preparing insulin syringes, preparing for home visits from a nurse, and fasting before early-morning doctor appointments to monitor before-breakfast and after-breakfast glucose levels.

 

As the years passed, I became self-sufficient in monitoring my glucose with a blood glucose meter. Yet I started getting irritated with all these things, as they became a hurdle in living a normal life.

 

As most of us do, I started to ignore my diabetes but it backfired soon. Due to low glucose levels, I had to be hospitalized again and again, it was then I realized either I had to control my diabetes or it would control me.

 

This realization worked as a life-changer for me, and I decided I wouldn’t let my diabetes control my life anymore.

 

I evolved from using a vial and syringe to using an insulin pen. As per my doctor’s suggestion, I focused on eating immediately after taking my rapid-acting insulin. I started doing regular exercise and jogging, I took 2,500 steps a day (and counting them with a mobile app), three to four times a week. And most important, I started to check my glucose level seven times a day. My fingertips have become thick-skinned after years of daily pricks.

 

Around two years back, when I was 38, I missed my shot of insulin one day while driving home. Fortunately, I got home safely and checked my blood glucose immediately: 49 mg/dl. Then I realized, it was time for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). For the past two years, my CGM has been a lifesaver as well as a lifestyle changer. Now, it’s so simple to just check and stay safe without any pricks.

 

Thanks to all these technologies, which help me in managing my condition easily. Now, I plan to celebrate “30 years with diabetes”—as the longest companion of my life. I am living a normal life even with diabetes for the last 30 years with very few complications. I would like to end my story with a prayer of thanks.

 

(You Might Also Like To Read: Finding Hope in the Last Chance of Life)

 

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which your immune system destroys insulin-making cells (beta cells) in your pancreas. The condition is usually diagnosed in children/ young people, so it’s also called juvenile diabetes.


Disclaimer: GoMedii is a recognized and a considerate healthcare platform which tends to connect every dot of the healthcare needs and facilities. GoMedii facilitates the accessibility of all health news, health tips, and information from the Health experts and Doctors to the eyes of readers. All of the information and facts mentioned in the GoMedii Blog are thoroughly examined and verified by the Doctors and Health Experts, elsewise source of information is confirmed for the same.


 About GoMedii: GoMedii is a Healthcare Technology Platform That Works Out Your Treatment / Surgery the Way You Need & Plan. A Treatment partner that simplifies the patient journey at every step. Drop Your Queries for the most affordable & world-class treatment options.You may simply download the GoMedii app for Android or iOS.