When Fawad Khan revealed the horrors of being diagnosed with diabetes

Rupal Purohit

Source: Bollywoodlife.com | Nov 29, 2023

Fawad Khan, a well-known Pakistani actor admired for both his talent and looks, commands a huge fan base in India.

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Recently, the actor shared his personal struggle with being diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes at the age of 17.

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In a conversation with a portal, Fawad recounted the challenges he faced due to the disease and its lasting effects on his life.

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He revealed experiencing an autoimmune response, leading to drastic weight loss from 65kg to 55kg within eight days after a bout of high fever.

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Fawad described developing symptoms like polyuria and persistent dryness of the mouth despite consuming six to seven liters of water daily.

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Subsequently, he underwent blood sugar tests that confirmed his diagnosis of Type-1 diabetes.

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Learning about his condition left Fawad feeling shattered and led to a period of emotional distress, believing he was extremely unlucky.

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The actor disclosed being on insulin for 24 years and admitted the constant need to carry it became a persistent inconvenience in his life.

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Despite the challenges, Fawad emphasized that he refused to allow diabetes to limit or incapacitate him.

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He acknowledged the inconvenience but didn’t let the disease hinder his life pursuits.

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