Athlete Shares Wisdom on Living with Diabetes
Today, with his condition under control, the athlete is setting out to raise awareness and spread hope as part of the American Diabetes Month.
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November 4, 2009
During the 2007 season, NFL quarterback Jay Cutler felt constantly fatigued and lost 35 pounds, which led doctors to diagnose him with type 1 diabetes. Today, with his condition under control, the athlete is setting out to raise awareness and spread hope as part of the American Diabetes Month.
The Jay Cutler on Diabetes webisode series provides an insight into Cutler's life as a survivor on and off the field. It also documents his efforts to connect with individuals and families affected by diabetes.
In particular, he is determined to use his example to convince kids that it is possible to thrive in the wake of a diabetes diagnosis. "They think it's the end of the world, they think [they] can't have dreams, do what they want to do. But that's entirely false," Cutler stresses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 151,000 people below the age of 20 have diabetes and more than 13,000 are diagnosed each year in North America.
Experts suggests that although some cases have a genetic component, modifiable factors such as excessive weight, poor diet and sedentary lifestyle are also major contributing factors.
Survivors and their families may turn to the American Diabetes Association for resources that may help them manage their condition.
During the 2007 season, NFL quarterback Jay Cutler felt constantly fatigued and lost 35 pounds, which led doctors to diagnose him with type 1 diabetes. Today, with his condition under control, the athlete is setting out to raise awareness and spread hope as part of the American Diabetes Month.
The Jay Cutler on Diabetes webisode series provides an insight into Cutler's life as a survivor on and off the field. It also documents his efforts to connect with individuals and families affected by diabetes.
In particular, he is determined to use his example to convince kids that it is possible to thrive in the wake of a diabetes diagnosis. "They think it's the end of the world, they think [they] can't have dreams, do what they want to do. But that's entirely false," Cutler stresses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 151,000 people below the age of 20 have diabetes and more than 13,000 are diagnosed each year in North America.
Experts suggests that although some cases have a genetic component, modifiable factors such as excessive weight, poor diet and sedentary lifestyle are also major contributing factors.
Survivors and their families may turn to the American Diabetes Association for resources that may help them manage their condition.
