Today’s story of resilience comes from Aarav, a 22-year-old reader from New Delhi, India.
When Aarav shared his journey, I was deeply moved by his strength and determination. His story is not just about a diagnosis—it’s about fighting back, embracing life, and proving that no challenge can define who you are.
“I was just 10 years old when my life changed forever. Before my diagnosis, I was just a regular kid—chubby, happy, and carefree. But one summer, everything started to feel off. I was constantly thirsty, waking up multiple times at night to use the bathroom. At first, my family brushed it off, thinking it was nothing serious. Even the first doctor we visited dismissed my symptoms. But things only got worse.”
Aarav recalled the moment his body began shutting down.
“Suddenly, even walking a short distance felt exhausting. My mom thought it was a digestion issue, so we went to a government hospital. They prescribed me some syrup and sent me home. But deep down, my family knew something was wrong. Days later, I had a blackout—I don’t remember much after that. My sister, who was studying medicine, urged my parents to take me to a private clinic.”
That decision saved his life.
“A simple prick of my finger revealed something shocking—my blood sugar was so high that the glucometer couldn’t even measure it. The doctor immediately sent us to a bigger hospital, and that’s when I learned the truth: my blood sugar level was around 1300 mg/dL. The doctors were in disbelief. I was rushed to the ICU, hooked up to machines, and for days, I wasn’t allowed to eat. I lived on IV fluids, fighting to stabilize.”
What hit him the hardest wasn’t just the pain—it was seeing his father cry for the first time.
“My dad has always been a tough army man, never showing fear or weakness. But that day, as they wheeled me into the ICU, I saw tears in his eyes. That’s when I knew how serious this was.”
Aarav spent the next several days in recovery, learning that his life would never be the same.
“I was introduced to a reality that most people never think about—my body could no longer produce insulin on its own. From that moment on, I would need to inject insulin four times a day just to stay alive. If I missed even one dose, my body would remind me in the worst way possible.”
But the real battle wasn’t just physical—it was also social.
“Some people felt sorry for me, while others made fun of me behind my back. They saw me as weak, someone who couldn’t do what ‘normal’ people do. But I refused to let diabetes define me. I worked hard, graduated high school with a 94% score, and got into one of the best engineering colleges in India. My future is set, and nothing—not even diabetes—will stop me.”
Aarav’s message to others is one of strength and resilience.
“Life will throw challenges at you, but you have to face them head-on. Don’t let them break you. Fight back, stay strong, and live every day like a boss.”
But Aarav also knows that not everyone has to go through what he did. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is something that can be managed before it turns into a crisis.
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Dr. Sarah Miller is widely recognized as an influential leader in the healthcare field, with a career marked by excellence, innovation, and dedication to improving human well-being. Combining exceptional academic knowledge, clinical experience, and a deep commitment to research, she has become a reference in her specialty.
