That Zverev, he’s a good boy, playing that tennis. But he got the sugar sickness, you know? The diabetes. Poor thing. Heard him talking ’bout it. Type 1, they say. Means he gotta take shots and watch what he eats all the time.
I heard he was hiding it, too. Didn’t want folks to know. Shame, ain’t it? Like it’s somethin’ to be embarrassed about. Plenty of folks got that diabetes type thing. It’s like having a bad back or somethin’. Just gotta deal with it.
He’s gotta take that insulin stuff. They let him, even though it’s usually a no-no in that tennis playing world. But he needs it, see? Like I need my tea in the morning. Can’t live without it.
He was saying some things ’bout how to live with it. He mentioned that you gotta be your own expert about this Zverev diabetes type. I reckon that’s good advice. He’s a smart boy, that one, even if he is a bit skinny for my liking. Needs a good plate of potatoes, that one.
- Gotta watch what you eat.
- Gotta take your medicine.
- Gotta check your sugar.
- That’s what he said. Zverev diabetes type, that’s his life now.
I remember my cousin, bless his soul, he had it too. Same thing, type 1. He’d prick his finger, check his blood. Said it was like a little pinch. Didn’t look fun, but he got used to it. Said Zverev probably does the same thing. That tennis boy, he’s tough. Gotta be to play that game. Running back and forth, hitting that little ball. My knees hurt just thinking about it.
I reckon it’s hard for him, though. Being famous and all. Everyone watching him. And he’s got this secret, this diabetes type thing. But now it ain’t a secret no more. He told everyone. Good for him, I say. Nothing to be ashamed of. Just gotta manage it, like he said. Be your own expert.
He’s a good example, that Zverev. Showing folks you can still do things, even with the sugar sickness. You can still play tennis, be famous, all that. Just gotta take care of yourself. That’s what my mama always said. “Take care of yourself, and you can do anything.” She was right, my mama. Always was.
I hope he does alright, that tennis boy. He seems like a good egg. Just gotta watch that sugar, take his medicine. He’ll be fine. Plenty of folks live with that diabetes type thing. It ain’t the end of the world. Just gotta be smart about it, like he said. Be your own expert on your own body. I think that’s the best advice he could ever give anyone.
He’s got a long life ahead of him, that Zverev. Playing tennis, winning games. Maybe he’ll even teach other folks about that Zverev diabetes type. Help them out. That’d be nice, wouldn’t it? Using his fame for good. Yeah, that’d be real nice. He can tell people, don’t be scared. Just be smart about it. Like how he manage his sickness now.
I bet his mama’s proud of him. I would be. Dealing with that sickness and still playing that game. He’s a strong boy. Stronger than he looks. You gotta be, to handle that diabetes type. It ain’t easy, I reckon. But he’s doing it. He’s living his life. And that’s all that matters, ain’t it? Just living your life, the best you can.
So, yeah, that Zverev, he’s alright. He’s got that Zverev diabetes type, but he’s alright. He’s a fighter, that one. And he’s gonna keep fighting, I reckon. Keep playing that tennis, keep winning those games. And keep showing folks that you can live a good life, even with the sugar sickness. He’s a good example, that one. A real good example.
I hope people listen to what he says. It’s good advice, about being your own expert. It takes guts to talk about your problem, specially on TV, in front of everybody. Knowing your body, taking care of yourself. That’s important, no matter who you are. It’s especially important for that Zverev diabetes type, cause you gotta know what your body needs. It’s not easy. But it is doable.
