I am Madiha Salahuddin, the mother of two little ones. One of them is Ashhad, who is living with type 1 diabetes. Balancing the responsibilities as a single mother is already a significant challenge but when you add caring for a child with diabetes and a little one into the mix, the complexity reaches a […]

Once upon a time, in a quiet small town, lived a vibrant and adventurous young boy named A-R. Osama. He excelled in studies, games, cars, sports, and traveling, and aspired to join CA (Chartered Accountancy) to become a successful businessman. His life was filled with joy, marked by a bright smile. However, things changed one […]

I am Muhammad Zubair Farooqi, and my life changed forever in 2017 when I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The journey began with a terrifying diagnosis that saw me losing 10 kilograms in just one week. My blood sugar levels were so high that even my glucometer couldn’t provide a reading. Hospitalized for a […]

I am Faiza Tahir. My journey with type 1 diabetes started in 2016 when I was 15 years old. There was no family history, no pre-existing infections, and my lifestyle was not unhealthy. I remember experiencing initial symptoms such as increased thirst, excessive urination, weight loss, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. My parents were worried about […]

My name is Azmat Ullah, and I am 38 years old. Back on 12.03.1993, I suddenly felt high thirst and urination for two to three days with sudden weight loss and acute tiredness. It all began innocuously enough, with an unquenchable thirst that seemed to rise from the depths of my very soul. I shrugged […]

My name is Hira Khan, and I have been living with type 1 diabetes for 18 years. As a psychologist, I strive to be a strong and valuable member of the diabetes community, promoting emotional well-being and helping others to live happy and healthy lives. I want to share my experiences and the lessons I’ve […]

My name is Pakeeza Awan, a lecturer by profession. I am 45 years old and living with type 2 diabetes. I was diagnosed 5 years ago in year 2016. The cause was genetic coming from my family and I was a kind of expecting it. But still, who loves to be sick?  So, in the […]

My Diabetes journey began in 2004. I was 5 years old. Like many who are first diagnosed, I ended up in the hospital with high blood sugar, pale face, severe dehydration, fatigue and exhaustion. For a kid like me who was a sweet tooth, Diabetes was a huge setback. My parents had to check my […]

Diabetes can be intimidating – not only for the people who have it, but for their family and friends, and it makes you a superhero of one of your own kind.  I was 4 years old; A faint memory of crying my lungs out in my father’s arms because even the idea of being in […]

Hey, my name is Iman. I am 19 years old. I was diagnosed with a life altering condition called type one diabetes in January 2019. I’ve battled severe anxiety and depression since my diagnosis. I recently finished college and I am trying my hardest to get into medical school. I love movie nights and cooking. […]

I’m Sobia and soon I’m going to complete my second MSc degree. I have been living with diabetes since February 2011. My mother was living with type 2 diabetes but there was no one in my family with type 1 diabetes. The journey with diabetes is always a difficult path to cover. I never heard […]

I’m Dr Maham, my journey with Type 1 diabetes began in 2005, at the age of 9 years. There was no family history, no prior infection, and my lifestyle was not unhealthy.I remember, my initial symptoms included increased thirst, polyuria, weight loss, lethargy and vomiting. I used to be a very active child before my […]