A bitter shock for young man as diabetes strikes at 28
A 30-year-old Malaysian man shares his experience of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 28, highlighting the rising trend of chronic diseases among young adults. Health officials note that a significant portion of the young population remains undiagnosed for diabetes and hypertension.
Why it matters
Addresses a growing public health crisis regarding sedentary lifestyles and undiagnosed chronic conditions among young adults.
KUALA LUMPUR: He was just 28 when Adam Zeno realised something was wrong.
He was constantly thirsty, frequently running to the toilet and often tired and sleepy.
“I thought it was because of work. I had a lot on my plate, or I wasn’t getting enough sleep,” he recalled.
Then came the night that changed everything.
The Sabahan was working late when the palpitations hit and he struggled to breathe.
He went to hospital, and the dreaded diagnosis came. He had type 2 diabetes, a problem that’s usually associated with much older adults.
The warnings came. Type 2 diabetes can lead to damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves and the heart.
He cried alone several times, struggling to accept that this disease had become part of his life.
“Why me?” was the question Adam kept asking himself. “I always thought diabetes was far away from me.”
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