Acceptance is the Key

Snehal Nandagawli discusses how accepting her diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes has helped her reset her life for good

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Name: Ms Snehal Nandagawli

Age: 29 years

Occupation: IT analyst

About me

My name is Snehal Nandagawli and I am 29 years old. I work as an IT analyst with an IT firm. I am the Mumbai chapter lead at Blue Circle Diabetes which is a support group for people living with Diabetes in India. I am also a passionate blogger and I love to talk about makeup, skincare, fitness and my life as a person with Type 1 Diabetes. I am a strong advocate for Diabetes awareness and women empowerment. I love to read, travel and I am a trained Bharatnatyam, Salsa and Bachata dancer.

My diagnosis

I remember I was a happy and studious kid and loved to dance and paint. I could eat whatever I wanted without having to worry about the consequences. I was quite young when I was diagnosed, so I don't remember much of my life before Diabetes.

I was diagnosed in December 2001 at the age of 11. I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 19 years now.