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Alert: Product and Recall NoticesDiabetes Sports Roundup
After a diabetes diagnosis people often wonder how it will impact their daily life. One of the top questions is:will I be able to still play sports and exercise like I used to? Today let’s hear from just a few of our very active athletes with diabetes and hear they’re inspiring stories – along with a few tips for those who might be just beginning their journey with diabetes and sports/exercise.
Nick Ward, Competitive Skiier
Nick shares how he’s chasing his dream of competing in the Olympics as a ski racer and shares some helpful tips on keeping his pump warm and dry while he’s on the slopes.
Life Is A Journey, Note A Race: Vince Myers
Vince never imagined himself a runner or an athlete. But today, he not only juggles diabetes, parenting, family life and his job as a high school principal….he’s also running 10K races! Find out what inspired his change.
Pitching A Winning Game Against Diabetes
Jonathan managed his teen years with diabetes and became a star baseball pitcher. He shares his inspiring story and helpful tips for other young athletes on how he manages his glucose levels on game days vs. practice days.
Don’t Sweat It: Exercising with Type 1 Diabetes and an Insulin Pump
Registered Dietitian and Medtronic Diabetes Clinical Manager, Nancy Lea, knows how important exercise is to one’s well-being, including people living with type 1 diabetes. She addresses some of the most common concerns about exercising with type 1 diabetes and an insulin pump.
It’s All About the Trend: A Tour de Cure Cycling Adventure
John was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 30 years ago. After diagnosis he became involved with the ADA and started riding in their Tour de Cure events. John found a real sweet spot for diabetes control with exercise and food, and shares how his CGM plays a role in it all.
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LOOP Blog Editorial TeamAt Medtronic Diabetes our vision is to transform diabetes care together for greater freedom and better health. Each word in that statement is important – including the one “together”. We’re a group of passionate people working hard to make a big positive impact on the lives of those with diabetes. But we can’t do it alone. Collaboration is key. With healthcare providers, academic institutions, non-profits and other companies. And, most importantly, with you – the people who live with diabetes every day.
I have a friend here in Knoxville that plays professional hockey for our local hockey team.. He has a special pocket sewed into the back of his hockey outfit and wears it while playing hockey, even has been in several hockey fights. He usually has to check his sugar several times during a game, but he keeps on going. I think he might be in his early 20’s and is a Type 1 diabetic.
He also a big hit with the local kids that are also diabetics in the Knoxville area.