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Oct 16, 2012 · One young man knows just what it's like to fight diabetes while making plays on the gridiron. At 6-foot-4, 285 pounds, Will Pericak is a force on the football field.
- Bret Michaels
- Nick Jonas
- Aretha Franklin
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason
- Este Haim
- David Crosby
When Bret Michaels was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 6, he remembers (like most of us diagnosed as kids) seeing his dad cry for the first time. But he also remembers “when I was in the hospital I was totally having fun.” Fast forward to 1988 and he was still having loads of fun with Billboard No. 1 hit "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." The Poison...
The Jonas Brothers -- in epic comeback fashion -- are not only performing at this year’s Grammys, they’re also nominated! Nick, the youngest of the trio, is the one with type 1 diabetes. He’s been very outspoken about T1D since his diagnosis, at the age 13 while on tour. And he never let it stop him. Since his diagnosis, the Jonas Brothers picked u...
Soul songstress Aretha Franklin wowed crowds around the world for over 60 years while piling up all sorts of Grammy wins and being the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But all that performing and entertaining caused Franklin to put her health on the backburner: That lifestyle eventually led to type 2 diabetes. Aretha knew som...
If you know anything about the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle, you know that while the couple was busy tidying up official marriage papers, a young man entertained the audience with a solid (and emotional) cello performance. What you may not know, though, is that that young man, then-19-year-old Sheku Kanneh-Mason, has type 1 d...
Rock n' Roll maven Este Haim is perhaps the greatest bassist you'll ever see (or hear). Just take a look at this! She embodies everything it takes to be one of the most lauded bassists of our time. She and sisters Danielle and Alana make up all-female rock band HAIM, which is pop-rock perfection. It's been lauded as the 21st-century’s version of Fl...
A founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, and Nash (and eventually, Young), David Crosby is a legend in the world of Classic Rock. He’s also up for a Grammy win this year with a nomination for Best Music Film for Remember My Name, his “existentially probing rock documentar[y].” In the film, Crosby reflects on all the grandiose life qu...
Mar 24, 2023 · Limited inactivity. Breaking up long bouts of inactivity, such as sitting at the computer, can help control blood sugar levels. Take a few minutes to stand, walk around or do some light activity every 30 minutes. 3. Eat healthy plant foods. Plants provide vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates in your diet.
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Nov 22, 2021 · According to a 2020 report by the CDC, 34.2 million Americans had diabetes in 2018 – and even A-listers count among those numbers too. Meet 12 celebrities who have spoken out about their ...
Diabetes has become very common these days. I was diagnosed diabetic at a young age of 31. Sharing my experiences related diabetes and how I am Fighting Diabetes and leading a normal life without ...
Oct 1, 2023 · Even when elevated blood sugar levels are below the threshold for type 2 diabetes, the risk for heart disease jumps 30% to 50% compared with people with normal blood sugar levels. ( Type 1 ...
Jun 12, 2020 · Example training day (a) and competition day (b) for a competitive athlete with type 1 diabetes.A number of variables need to be considered and controlled by an athlete with type 1 diabetes, including glucose monitoring, basal and bolus insulin-dose modifications, snacks and meals, hypo- and hyperglycaemia mitigation, hydration and stress management.
