Managing type 1 diabetes while balancing college sports, academics, and everyday life is no small feat. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman sit down with two remarkable Dexcom U athletes—baseball pitcher Leo and soccer/track star Amber—to talk about how they're thriving with T1D on and off the field. From diagnosis stories to game-day strategies, device hacks, and mentoring others with diabetes, Leo and Amber open up about what it really takes to perform at a high level while managing their diabetes as well as being a part of Dexcom U. Whether you're a student-athlete, a parent, or just looking for inspiration, this episode is a powerful reminder that diabetes doesn’t have to hold you back.
Key Topics:
- Introducing Dexcom U: What it is, how it empowers college athletes with diabetes, and why representation matters.
- Meet Leo and Amber: Their personal diagnosis journeys, sports backgrounds, and paths to Dexcom U.
- Navigating sports with T1D: How Leo and Amber manage blood sugars during intense practices, games, and competition.
- From burnout to balance: Amber shares her emotional journey through diabetes burnout and finding motivation through community.
- Coaches, teammates & T1D: How athletes talk about diabetes with their teams, and why open communication can be powerful (and sometimes scary).
- Facing fear of judgment: The pressure to “power through” highs and lows—and when it's okay to speak up.
- Mentorship and community: How Dexcom U helps athletes with T1D connect
- Changing the narrative: Why T1D can actually lead to healthier habits, more mindful living, and even longer lives.
- Real Perspective: Personal advice from Leo and Amber for young athletes, college students, and anyone newly diagnosed.
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