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Ryan

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posted 07/23/2009, comments (3)

Introduction

My names Ryan DeGroff, Im going into my 2nd year at Plymouth State Universtiy and have been diabetic for 11 years this valentines day. From the first day i was out of the hospital i have been playing sports, one of the hardest things to hear as a 8 year old was that i would not be able to play high level contact sports. Even as a 8 year i was... Read more Chevron

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Svati

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Type 1 since 2000

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posted 06/04/2009, comments (3)

Swimming With Insulin Pumps

Many insulin pumps are waterproof, but this doesnt mean that we have to wear them in the water. I don't ever swim with my pump on, because I have no place to clip it and don't see the harm in being disconnected for short periods of time. However, I do know people with diabetes who go in the pool and the ocean with their pumps. Different... Read more Chevron

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Laura

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posted 10/07/2008, comments (0)

Broncos Quarterback Jay Cutler Overcoming Diabetes

Hey all! I'm not much of a football fan, but I did catch a short pre-game segment on Bronco's quarterback Jay Cutler before last sunday's game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. Cutler is off to, what could be, his best NFL season ever (albeit, in his short 2 year career) despite being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in April of this... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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Type 1 for 10 years. Personal Trainer, Yoga Instruc., Powerlifter

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posted 05/21/2008, comments (0)

Professional Athletes With Diabetes!

Think you can’t become a successful athlete because you have diabetes? Think again! While there have been several incredible athletes with Type 1 diabetes over the years, I recently discovered one who partakes in my favorite kind of training! Bodybuilding!Doug Burns has had Type 1 diabetes since he was seven years old. He’s won a... Read more Chevron

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