List of sportspeople with diabetes

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List of Sportspeople with Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. It is a condition that can affect anyone, including sportspeople. This article provides a list of notable sportspeople who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Athletics[edit | edit source]

  • Sir Steve Redgrave - A British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000. He was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 1997 but continued to compete at the highest level.
  • Gary Hall Jr. - An American swimmer who won ten Olympic medals (five gold, three silver, two bronze). He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes before the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Basketball[edit | edit source]

  • Chris Dudley - A retired American professional basketball player who spent 16 years in the NBA. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 16.
  • Adam Morrison - A retired American professional basketball player. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 13.

Cycling[edit | edit source]

  • Team Novo Nordisk - A global all-diabetes sports team of cyclists, triathletes, and runners, spearheaded by the world's first all-diabetes professional cycling team.

Football[edit | edit source]

  • Jonas Hector - A German professional footballer who plays as a left back for 1. FC Köln and the Germany national team. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age.
  • Jordan Morris - An American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Seattle Sounders FC and the United States national team. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 9.

Other Sports[edit | edit source]

  • Max Domi - A Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 12.
  • Scott Verplank - A professional golfer who has been a member of the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 9.

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