A Teen’s Journey: Reversing Diabetes One Day at a Time
By : Dr. Madhura MBBS, MD, PDCC
A Morning With Determination: The day starts early with a glass of warm lemon water. As they sip, they mentally prepare for the challenges ahead balancing health and the struggles of teenage life.
Meal Planning With Precision: Breakfast is a carefully planned affair: a spinach omelette with whole-grain toast and a measured portion of fruit. Carb counting is second nature now.
Facing the Social Struggles: School lunch breaks are tough. While friends dig into fries and burgers, they unpack a healthy dabba of rajma chawal with a side of cucumber salad.
Midday Sugar Monitoring: A quick check of blood sugar levels between classes. The numbers are stable, but the constant need to track feels like a burden. They note it down and adjust their insulin dose.
Physical Challenges and Small Wins Evenings are for exercise: a mix of walking and resistance training. It’s tough to move past the stares and comments about their weight, but every drop of sweat feels like progress.
Mental Hurdles and Resilience Dealing with obesity brings mental challenges
insecurity, frustration, and fatigue. But support from family and the reminder of their goals help them push through.
Dinner and Reflection: Dinner is light but fulfilling: grilled paneer tikka with roti and a bowl of dal. As they reflect on the day, they feel a mix of pride and determination to keep going.