5 Athletes Excelling With Type 1 Diabetes
Along with almost 26 million Americans battling diabetes are athletes at the top of their game, refusing to let the disease stand in the way of their dreams.
From legendary hall of famers to rookies on the brink of greatness, athletes from around the country continue to thrive while living with type 1 diabetes.
1. Jay Cutler
The current quarterback of the NFL’s Chicago Bears, Cutler received his diagnosis in 2008 while preparing for the upcoming season. He introduced insulin, counted his carbohydrates and went on to make the Pro Bowl that season. In January of 2014, Cutler signed a contract that made him the highest-paid player in the league at the time.
2. Patrick Peterson
Showing that even elite football players need to watch what they eat, Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals altered his diet and dropped significant weight in 2015 to help curb his diabetes. Today Peterson makes sure to eat healthy while monitoring his blood sugar and blood pressure to ensure he can perform to his peak potential.
3. Gary Hall Jr.
Thinking a diabetes diagnosis in 2000 was the end of his career, Hall represented the United States in the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics - winning five gold, three silver and two bronze medals in the process.
4. Ron Santo
Early in his playing career with the Chicago Cubs, the infielder kept his diabetes a secret from the organization for fear that his condition would force him to retire. He would often gauge his blood sugar levels between innings based upon his mood - snacking on a candy bar when needed. Santo was an accomplished broadcaster following his career and was introduced into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.
5. Max Domi
One of the rising stars of the National Hockey League, Domi is a highly regarded young player with the Arizona Coyotes. His diabetic-alert dog, Orion, has the ability to sniff out when his owner has low blood sugar by picking up the scent of Domi’s saliva.
Source: Everyday Health, Arizona Cardinals, Guideposts, AZCentral
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