Managing Diabetes, My Life-long Friend!

Md. Najeeb Ashraf discusses how he manages Diabetes in order to live a happy and healthy life.

- Md. Najeeb Ashraf

Name: Md. Najeeb Ashraf

Age: 35 years

Profession: Professional writer and Medical Communications Manager.

'Diabetes' - a word I was made familiar with at the very young age of nine. My life changed forever after 'that' first trip to the hospital. Indeed it has been a very tough journey for a child who actively participated in all kinds of sports. There was a time when I was unable to climb a 3-storied building and was ultimately bedridden. All I could understand at that point was that in order to feel good, I needed to take injections frequently.

Impact of the diagnosis

My first few years after the diagnosis of Diabetes were the most difficult. I transitioned from a state of dependence on the physician for my daily injections to a state where I finally learnt to self-inject and educated myself about Diabetes and its management. The most important thing that helped me sail through the period was the constant support of my parents. They always encouraged me to participate in sports like I used to before the diagnosis of Diabetes. Since then, Diabetes has never been a limiting factor for me. In fact, it helps me find the best possible ways to do things I am connected to.