The London 2012 Olympics have arrived! We took this chance to ask two of our Olympians and Blue Circle Champions about training with diabetes and who to look out for during the Games.
- Bas van de Goor, Volleyball (BvG)
- Kris Freeman, Cross-country skiing (KF)
Following the Olympic theme, interview with two diabetic athletes - Bas Van de Goor (volleyball) and Kris Freeman (Cross Country)
Immediately starting intense therapy for newly diagnosed type 2s preserved their beta cell functioning for 3.5 years, according to a University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center study.
Living with diabetes can be a lot to deal with every day, and some of us have joked that navigating our daily D-routines can sometimes feel like an Olympic sport in itself!
When do we get the Gold medals?
Know what’s more complicated than algebra? Type 2 diabetes. And today’s youth are dealing with the latter in increasing numbers.
Quite serious stuff..
Sometimes I feel very angry or sad about my diabetes (and gluten intolerance!), but a lot of the time I just feel kind of numb about it, like it’s something happening to someone else, and I’m just sitting by and thinking, “Well, that sucks.
Show me a diabetic that hasnt seen these range of emotions
Diabetes and cosmetics: A connection?
Hidden in perfumes, scented lotions, food packaging and even synthetic leathers are a type of chemical called phthalates. Most people in the United States are exposed to phthalates, and levels tend to be higher in women than men.
I got diagnosed as a 12 year old so not much connection to cosmetics for me but maybe its environmental?
Super Diabetic Mario Brothers = Super Offensive
Its really disappointed when comedians seek cheap jokes at the expense of the diabetics. You only wish they could be in our shoes for a week to see what its like
Champion cross-country skier Kris Freeman faces his demons in the Olympics.
Who said Type 1 diabetics cant exercise? Certainly not Olympian Kris Freeman
Did you know that Asian people are less likely to develop type 1 diabetes, but more likely to be affected by type 2 diabetes?
Funnies: Red Tag Sale
Wonder if he has a big diabetes cupboard like me for all his supplies once he gets them home
