Different Stories.
Same love of the Game.
Every athlete has a story worth sharing. Meet athletes with Type 1 Diabetes who are playing the sports they love, building friendships, and making memories along the way. From first-time players to experienced competitors, their stories show us that there's a place for everyone in sports.
Because we want to keep you on the team and get you in the game!
Cooper Farrall
Basketball
“Managing diabetes has taught me a lot about being a strong athlete and person”
Garett Mitchell
Baseball
“Never let anyone tell you you that you can’t. Show them that you can.”
Shelomi Sanders
Basketball
“We’re different and use that as a strength.”
Alexander Zverev
Tennis
“There’s a lot of great athletes, there’s a lot of actors, musicians, who have diabetes. It shows that with diabetes there shouldn’t be any limits.”
Matt Vande Vegte
Triathlete
“The world needs to know. Not only was this not our choice, but we're fighting. We are warriors and we are strong. In spite of having this disease, we still push through.”
Bri Carrasquillo
Lacrosse
“T1D is my greatest strength, my biggest stressor, and my proudest feat. Every day brings new challenges, new numbers, new battles, but I am battle tested.”