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Colt Scott: An American Ninja Warrior with T1D

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCMarch 19, 2019

This season of American Ninja Warrior, keep an eye out for Colt Scott! Diagnosed with type 1 as a baby, Colt has been a course tester for ANW for 4 years and just recently got the call that he made it to the show.  Colt talks about being a sudden role model – he really just…

7 Marathons – 7 Days – 7 Continents: Eric Tozer’s Story

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCFebruary 19, 2019

It’s called the World Marathon Challenge: 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. And Eric Tozer did it all with type 1 diabetes: We talk about the path that led Eric to this amazing accomplishment and Stacey asks why anyone would even want to do something like this! We find out about blood sugar…

NBC “The Titan Games” Contestant Chris Ruden Lives With #T1D

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJanuary 1, 2019

The new Dwayne Johnson / NBC show the Titan Games premieres this week and body builder Chris Ruden – a previous guest who lives with type 1 – is one of the contestants. You may have seen him in the commercials, he wears a prosthetic arm. Chris talks about how the mental burden of T1D…

SU Football Player Andrew Armstrong / JDRF Youth Ambassadors

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCNovember 5, 2018

Andrew Armstrong was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in high school, when college scouts were already coming around. He had the unique experience of being recruited by someone who knew exactly what he was going through – one of the coaches he met had a daughter with T1D. Andrew is now in his third year…

NFL Rookie Mark Andrews / #SmallVictories in South Carolina

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJuly 31, 2018

Diagnosed with type 1 at the age of nine, Mark Andrews dreamed of playing professional football. His dream came true earlier this year when he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens. They kick off their NFL season this week with the preseason Hall of Fame Game. Stacey talks to Mark about his diagnosis and how he…

Fitness Advice to Stay “Diabetes Strong”

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJanuary 16, 2018

How are those fitness resolutions going? This week, advice to stay on track and avoid common pitfalls from personal trainer and coach, Christel Oerum from Diabetes Strong. Christel has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1997 and she’s passionate about strength training and healthy nutrition. (edited 3/5/2018) Christel is out with a new eBook, Fit…

T1D In The NFL: KJ Dillon & ESPN’s Adam Schefter

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCOctober 3, 2017

Playing in the NFL has been a dream come true for KJ Dillon, but his type 1 diagnosis at 19 had him worried his was over before it started. He’ll share how he made it through that tough time and most recently played for Houston Texans. Plus, Adam Schefter has spent his career covering sports, you…

T1D Hollywood Stuntman Mike Avery / Bike Beyond Week 4

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJune 27, 2017

This week, Mike Avery shares the story of growing up in a family of in-demand Hollywood stuntmen, his dad, mom and brothers are all well known in the industry. Mike was diagnosed with type 1 at age 8, when he was already working. Find out how he learned to manage diabetes while jumping out of…

Frozen Insulin & Unfinished Business: Roddy Riddle’s Epic Arctic Race

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCApril 18, 2017

Roddy Riddle recently completed one of the most brutal & extreme races in the world. The 6633 Arctic Ultra is a 350 solo foot race through brutal cold, wind and isolation. Dozens enter and only a few finish ever year. Roddy is the first and only person with type 1 diabetes to enter the race…

Ross Baker: T1D’s Marathon Man

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCMarch 28, 2017

This week’s guest is on a mission. Ross Baker wants to run a marathon in every state in the US as well as DC and he is just two states away from meeting that incredible goal. He plans to conquer Alaska & Hawaii later this year. Diagnosed with type 1 at age 19, he was…

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