Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Wasim Akram Recalls Early Signs of Diabetes Diagnosis
Former cricketer Wasim Akram talked about being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1997.
He noticed things like blurry vision and losing weight.
His blood sugar was extremely high.
Type 1 diabetes means your body doesn't make insulin, which controls blood sugar.
This made things tough for Akram at first, both physically and mentally.
His blood sugar was 450.
Back then, treatment was more difficult, involving vials and syringes.
Doctors suggest ongoing treatment and lifestyle adjustments to manage it.
Anyone at any age can develop Type 1 diabetes.
Wasim Akram, former Pakistan captain, shared early symptoms leading to his 1997 type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
Symptoms included blurred vision, weight loss, constant thirst, and frequent urination.
Akram's blood sugar level was 450 when tested, significantly higher than normal.
He stated the initial diagnosis was a major challenge physically and mentally.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body doesn't produce insulin.
- Who
- Wasim Akram, former Pakistan cricketer.
- What
- Wasim Akram discussed the initial symptoms that led to his type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
- When
- Diagnosed in 1997, discussed in a recent podcast.
- Where
- Podcast discussion, cricket setting mentioned.
- Why
- To share his experience and early signs of the disease.
- Diagnosis Year
- 1997
- Initial Blood Sugar Level
- 450
- Symptoms Noted
- Blurred vision, weight loss, thirst, frequent urination
- Type of Diabetes
- Type 1
