Christian author Jackie Hill Perry shares how her unexpected Type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 2025 prompted a profound reevaluation of her faith and dependence on God, inspiring discussions on suffering and divine sovereignty.
Jackie Hill Perry has described how a sudden Type 1 diabetes diagnosis forced her to confront both illness and faith at the same time. According to The Christian Post, she was diagnosed in 2025 after developing blurred vision, severe dehydration and dangerous blood sugar levels while travelling for ministry in Australia. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body produces little or no insulin, requiring ongoing monitoring and treatment to keep blood glucose under control.
Perry has said the experience changed her routine and her understanding of dependence on God. In comments highlighted by Kingdomboiz, she admitted, “The shock was real,” and later wrote, “God has and is still my help.” The same account said the diagnosis led her to pay closer attention to blood sugar checks and insulin management, while also making her more aware of support from the people around her.
The Bible teacher and author has also used her platform to speak about suffering in more theological terms. In a February 2026 episode of “With The Perrys”, she and her husband, Preston Perry, discussed the diagnosis alongside wider questions about God’s sovereignty, Christian hardship and how believers make sense of pain without separating it from trust in God.
The Christian Post reported that Perry initially mistook the symptoms for jet lag before seeking medical care, and that she later described difficulties during hospital treatment as well as encouragement from a nurse trained in diabetes care and friends who helped her monitor blood sugar. She also pointed to the effect the illness had on her marriage, saying Preston Perry became more attentive during the ordeal. Her message to others was practical as well as pastoral: “So yea, get yalls A1C checked.”
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