Alexander Zverev talks about diabetes again.The German tennis player, through the German press agency "Deutsche Presse Agentur", had announced the opening of a foundation in his name: the "Alexander Zverev Foundation - AUFSCHLAG GEGEN DIABETES" aims to promote projects focused on a lifestylehealthy and active and provide medications, including insulin, children affected by this disease.
On that occasion, the former number two in the world had declared that he had diabetes, more specifically type 1: a discovery he made when he was four years old.
When I was little I didn't think much about it, then I started thinking more and more about it.Now, many years later and with success behind my back, I feel comfortable enough to make it public, "said Sky Sport," I am in the privileged situation of leading the life I always wanted to carry.
I owe everything to my parents and my brother, who have always supported me unconditionally.Now it is very important for me to return something and help affected people on their way "
the message of hope
When presenting its Foundation on Instagram, Zverev talked about the project, which starts from his personal experience: to become a professional athlete despite diabetes.
"Competition athlete with diabetes?
They told me I couldn't do it.Several doctors, several specialists said it was impossible.
At one point I told myself: I am the number two in the world, I am an Olympic gold medalist;I can help others to manage this problem.
I can encourage others, I can be the message on the issue of diabetes.I thought: I'm fine, I'm 25 years old and I can help other children and other relatives.I want to show that everything is possible with diabetes.
That is why I have made it public, "he said in an issued podcast, who then published again in his social profiles.
