The Diabetes Sprots project says it’s an organization built to inspire. What can we all learn about elite athletes with type 1 – the people running marathons and doing Iron Man competitions. And with the right support and education, how far can those athletes go? We’re talking about the Olympics and more with DSP founder…
What can those of us who will never climb the highest mountains, or take on extreme outdoor challenges – learn from those who do? Patrick Mertes and Michael Shelver have hiked and biked – and fallen – on incredible expeditions, while living with type 1. They’ll share what they’ve learned, how those lessons apply to…
We all know how important exercise is for good health. And we all know how difficult exercise can be with type 1 diabetes. There’s a new resource from some of the smartest people in our community. The folks at Diabetes Wise are adding exercise to their platform, which already has community and expert sourced information…
Lauren Cox and Gary Forbes both live with type 1 diabetes and both played at the very highest level of the sport: the WNBA and the NBA. Podcaster Rob Howe brought them together as part of the Diabetes Legends Basketball Clinic – an ongoing event for kids and teenagers with type 1 that takes place…
We’re diving into the first-ever treatment that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes—Tzield—and hearing from two powerful voices helping spread the word about screening. First, Peloton star Robin Arzon shares her personal journey – managing diabetes through marathons, pregnancy, and parenting—and why she believes time and information are two of the most valuable…
Managing type 1 when your job means you burn more than 5-thousand calories and lose 10 pounds of water in one day is.. a little different. I caught up with IndyCar driver Conor Daly who is in the middle of the season right now! Diagnosed at 14, Conor talked to me about continuing to chase…
People with type 1 can be found in just about every professional, sport, hobby, you name it. But just because more and more people are living their dream with T1D, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to do that! I’m talking to Morgan Reimler this week – a PGA teaching professional who was playing golf in…
Living with type 1 diabetes as a professional athlete is an exercise in intense management and mental stamina. Gary Forbes did it before today’s technology – no CGMs or AID pumps, not even fast acting insulin at the start of his career! – and without a diabetes community. He’s making up for lost time with…
Jaime Ferrer was diagnosed with type 1 at age three.. and this summer was drafted into Major League Baseball by the Minnesota Twins. I caught up with him to ask him your questions about works out, playing with a pump, how he managed the college recruitment process, and more. He’s a great kid and this…
It’s hard to believe that a generation ago, doctors were still telling newly diagnosed people that they shouldn’t play sports with type 1 diabetes. My guest – Chris Bright – is not just an example of how wrong that thinking was and is.. he’s actively now helping others pursue their dreams with T1D. Chris was diagnosed…