Interviews
On this page we interview famous (and
less famous) folks with diabetes who are successfully participating
in sports and managing their diabetes. If you have any suggestions
of people you would like to see interviewed, famous (or not so famous!),
please email us.
Bruce Linton and the Iditarod Sled Dog Race
"Since my diagnosis, I have been
on a mission to improve my health by exercising. Having complete 3
Ironman Triathlons and 14 marathons in the last 14 years, I am now
moving on to live my dream. In addition to running, biking and swimming,
one of my passions is mushing."
--Bruce Linton
The Diabetes Sports and Wellness Foundation is proud to announce
their partnership with and sponsorship of Bruce Linton. Bruce, a
long time resident and of Stowe and Morrison, Vermont is racing to
make his dream come true by attempting to complete the 1,150 mile
Iditarod Dog Sled Race in Alaska March 3, 2007!
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Bruce and his dog team want to show
the diabetic community that they can live healthy, active lifestyles,
and reach any goal. Please help Bruce reach his goal and raise awareness
about diabetes.
Every Mile Counts for Diabetes Awareness…..Please
help sponsor Bruce and his team get to the start line of the “last
great race on earth”- the Iditarod Sled Dog Race!
Make your
donation today.
For more information on Bruce and his Dog Sled Team, please visit www.dogsledvt.com
About Bruce Linton
- Will be attempting to be the first Type 1 diabetic to complete
the grueling ~12 day ~1200 mile Iditarod.
- He quit his job as a computer scientist, left his cubicle, cashed
in his retirement plan and moved with his wife along with 50 dogs
to Alaska 8 months ago to attempt to live his dream of completing
the Iditarod.
- His opportunity came last month when he qualified
by finishing the Don Bower's Memorial 300 mile Sled Dog Race. He
will join 85 other people on March 3rd at the start line of the
Iditarod 2007 www.iditarod.com
- The Iditarod is the world's most famous dogsled race. The official
website gets 6 million hits during the race. It truly is on the
world stage.
- His story is not only compelling and inspirational
to diabetics but anyone who has a dream. This fellow has broken
the shackles of day to day cubicle life and has bet the farm.
- Hometown: Morristown/Stowe Vermont diagnosed
with Type I Diabetes at the age of 30. Now 44 years old.
- He is sponsored by and raising funds for the Diabetes Sports and
Wellness Foundation www.dswf.org
Contact Info: Bruce Linton, Dog Sled Driver
info@dogsledvt.com
907-252-7078
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Scott Dunton
"I very rarely get low or high blood sugars
while out surfing because it means the difference between a good
surf session and a bad one." -- Scott Dunton
We caught up with Scott Dunton during his busy schedule of traveling
and hitting the waves as a 19 year old Professional Surfer. Scott
has been surfing for much longer than he has lived with diabetes,
but it seems he has become a pro at both.
Diagnosed at age 16, Scott says he didn't really
know anything about diabetes. "I just remember sitting in the hospital crying and
scared I was going to die," he says, "I had just been surfing
and hanging out with friends like 4 hours before, so going from that
to being in the hospital with all kinds of things hooked up to me
and people telling me what I can and cant eat was really heavy.
"Scott's perspective has changed a lot over the last three years
of living with diabetes. When he was first diagnosed he didn't tell
anyone. "I would hang out with my friends and go into the bathroom
to take shots where no one could see me," he explains. "I
was scared of what they might think or what they might say if they
knew." How did this all change?
"I'm not sure how I over came that" he explains, "I
guess I just got tired of trying to hide it and realized that no one
that I would want to be hanging around with was going to dislike me
because I am a diabetic." Now Scott uses a Medtronic Insulin
Pump, which helps him keep his blood sugar in control, and allows
him to eat what he wants, when he wants.
Now that he is living out loud about being diabetic,
rather than hiding it, how do people react? "A lot of the people
I tell that I am a diabetic to are shocked. They are shocked about
the way I get to live and how much freedom I have doing it. A lot
of people still think that diabetics can't eat anything with sugar
and can't do anything active. I really like showing them how things
have changed and that I do and eat what ever I want. I just take
my insulin and check my blood sugar.
"What Scott enjoys doing most, is surfing. Scott's sport is
a little different than many others, as he doesn't have the option
to "pull over" to the side of a road, to test or to eat
a snack while on his surfboard. When asked how he manages diabetes
amongst the waves, he said "I very rarely get low or high blood
sugars while out surfing because it means the difference between a
good surf session and a bad one, so I really try to keep my blood
sugar in check. I have gone low once or twice out in the water and
I definitely come straight in and get some sugar in me. Some sports
you have team there to take care of you, but with surfing you are
out in the ocean in waves the size of houses- alone. So its really
serious if something happens. You have to be able to take care of
yourself.
"Everyone aims to keep their blood sugar in check, and for athletes,
it is that much more important for a quality performance and endurance,
but how does Scott do it? "I keep Ritz Crackers or something," he
says, "that way if the waves are super good I can eat a couple
of those before I go out, to keep something in me for long acting
carbs, because I know I am going to be surfing for a long time." He
also has candy and juice on shore to bring fast response to any low
reactions he might encounter.
Every diabetic athlete knows, testing blood sugar
helps to aid in diabetes management and minimize risks. Scott says, "I
should test my blood sugar a lot more than I do, I think. But I
always try to test my blood at least 5 or 6 times a day. I always
check it right when I wake up before I eat breakfast and then before
and after I go surfing, but there's always room for more tests."
His advice to other people living with diabetes,
who are athletes or want to become more athletic, is "as long as you know your
body and what your blood sugar does during the time you are playing
your sport, have fun. I surf or travel for surfing just about everyday
of my life. I love it and wouldn't change one thing if I could. Scott
is involved with JDRF and ADA, and visits camps all around the U.S
and speaks to kids about living his life with diabetes. He is also
am a member of the PADRE Foundation out of Huntington Beach, CA, which
supports diabetic youth and their families. He says taking part in
this advocacy activities, we "have shared some really great times.
Being a diabetic, I have met a lot of really incredible people.
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The Grist Family
Jeanne and Tom Grist are 45 and 44, respectively. They have
5 children, James, 15, Colin 13, Thomas 11, Ryan 9, and Tierney
6. Needless to say, their lives were busy even before their son
Colin was diagnosed with diabetes 18 month ago. Colin originally
was treated with insulin injections, then switched to using the
Minimed Paradigm insulin pump about 9 months ago. Jeanne, Tom and
Colin committed themselves to doing a century (100 miles) bike ride
and successfully completed it. It was a learning experience for
all three, but more importantly a rewarding one for Colin.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Why in the world
would you two consider taking Colin, your 13 year old with diabetes,
on a 100 mile bike ride?
Jeanne Grist: We decided that
it would be a good challenge for Colin to ride 50 miles. It turned
into a 100 mile ride when Colin became excited about it. Colin is
not a big "ball
sports" kind of boy. He likes solo sports and biking seemed like
a natural. He was not highly motivated at first, however. That took
a bit of effort and very positive feedback for a while. It was a gamble
but it was worth it.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Did you ever feel he couldn't
do such a long event with diabetes to handle?
Jeanne Grist: Honestly, I never really thought it
would be that hard with diabetes because we were just going for 50
miles. We had cross country skied with him and gone on long hikes
in the mountains. However, this did turn out to be a bit more challenging.
We began to turn down the pump, (with your advice), before a long
ride. He always carried candy with him for support along the ride.
I would ride with him, in the beginning and then he started going
on training rides by himself or with his brother, James. I did worry
that he might have low blood sugar but I also figured we could keep
giving him food along the way. I knew he was very strong willed and
if he set out to do it he could finish the ride. Colin says that he
did question the length of the ride because it would be physically
challenging. He left the diabetic worries to us. He was happy to be
doing something fun and physical.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What was the biggest challenge
Colin felt while training for the event?
Jeanne Grist: The biggest challenge was just getting
out the door, consistently, and putting in the scheduled miles. He
also needed little reminders of checking his blood sugar, take a snack
and the cell phone. Eventually, he did not need any reminders.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: How about you two as parents?
Jeanne Grist: Time was a big challenge. That both
of us were doing this and Colin who rode at a different pace than
us. We both learned to be more patient and positive.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Was exercise any part of your
lives before committing yourself to riding a century bike ride?
Jeanne Grist: Yes, both Tom and I had been runners
for years and have done a marathon or two. We both have done the American
Birkibiener five times so we were familiar with long distant training.
However, bike riding distances was new to me. My helping Colin was
a different experience than Tom's. I was learning how to ride also,
Tom already was a seasoned bike rider. We did 10 mile hikes and 25
mile bike rides with the kids but never more than that.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Colin, now that you have successfully
ridden a century ride, how has that changed you?
Colin Grist: I feel more confident and proud of
myself. I feel that I know my body better and how I can challenge
it. I learned that it feels good to be in shape for a long ride and
it is fun. I learned that I do get lower readings with exercise and
I have to check myself more. I liked being able to handle my diabetes.
I would be happy to help someone else try to do an event like this.
Lots of people helped me and encouraged me. I'd be happy to help others.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What do your siblings and friends
think of your accomplishment?
Colin Grist: My brothers and sister were so proud
of me. They decorated the house and told me how great it was. They
supported me when I had to go out on training rides also. My friends
were very excited for me and proud of me also. They thought it was
really great that I did this.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Did you ever have doubts while
training that you might not make your goal?
Colin Grist: Yes, there were days that I did not
want to ride anymore. I got tired of it and began to doubt that I
could do this ride. My parents encouraged me along and talked me back
into it. Sometimes I just reminded myself why I was doing this and
that it was good for me. When it was windy and hot I just wanted to
quit and worried that it would be that way for the big ride. Again,
my parents helped me by reminding me that I really did want to do
this, and how proud of myself I would feel.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What advice would you give
parents who might be thinking of involving their diabetic child in
an endurance event?
Jeanne Grist: I would tell them to go for it. It
made us feel so proud of Colin and of ourselves for helping him. There
were times it was hard and he did not want to do it anymore, that
we learned a great deal about ourselves and about Colin. We did watch
his blood sugars more carefully and let him have special treats on
days that he rode a long distance. Overall, it was a great bonding,
learning and physical event.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Thank you Grists, and congratulations!
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Norm Alms
Norm Alms is 51 years old and has been happily married
to his high school sweetheart for 32 years. He has two children,
a daughter who is 29 years old and a son at 27 years. Norm has had
diabetes for 10 years and has been using the pump for his insulin
need for 4 years. He recently completed the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes
Century (100 miles) this last October.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Why did you ever feel compelled
to do a century ride?
Norm: My family has been deeply affected by Diabetes.
I realize that after so many years of diabetes, complications will
prevent me from doing certain things. I was on the support team for
the bike ride in 2001 and after watching all those riders I decided
I had do that. I wanted to make the ride while I still could, before
complications set in. Doing a century ride was a great challenge both
mentally and physically. I wanted to prove to myself and to others
that even though I have diabetes I can still do whatever I put my
mind to do, even a century ride through the desert. My diabetes wasn't
going to hold me back. Diabetes is only a disability if I let it be.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Did you ever feel you couldn't
do such a long event with diabetes to handle?
Norm: I had never rode 100 miles before. Prior to
that my longest ride was 50 miles and I did have some blood sugar
problems. I was concerned about being out in the middle of the desert
and having trouble with blood sugars. I also had John, a friend who
rode the event the previous year, on my mind and the fact that he
nearly died from dyhadration and he didn't have diabetes to deal with.
After training for awhile I was able to get a better understanding
of how my blood sugars were going to react and I became more confident
in my controls. I thought about all the positives and kept the negative
thoughts out of my mind.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What was the biggest challenge
you felt while training for your event?
Norm: Commitment. I travel a lot for my work and
I was using this as an excuse for not training. I finally was told
by my coach and my wife that if I was going to do this I have to take
time for myself . When I did that, my training increased and I felt
so much better and more confident.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Was exercise any part of your
life before committing yourself to riding a century bike ride?
Norm: Very little. I did some walking on occasion.
The bike ride totally changed my attitude towards exercising. I actually
enjoyed it and looked forward to riding my bike. I had a lot of people
congratulate me on my bike race. I had to explain to them that it
was a personal endurance ride that we did not race. When you have
a goal to reach it makes it so much easier to maintain your commitment.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Now that you have successfully
ridden a century ride, how has that changed you?
Norm: Having finished that ride has changed me a
lot. Emotionally it was a moment in my life I will never forget. When
I called my wife that night after the ride I could barely talk. All
I could keep saying was I did it, I did it, I just can't believe I
did it. Diabetes wise it convinced me if I take control of my diabetes
I can do anything. I was using diabetes as a convenient excuse. I
don't to do that anymore. When I was diagnosed with diabetes I lost
a lot of drive in my life. I figured diabetes controlled my life and
I just had to accept it. Now I have the confidence that I control
my life and that diabetes is just something I need to control as part
of my life. I definitely feel I could help others prepare for a century
ride. I learned that besides being physically and mentally capable
of completing a century ride and you have to have a good coach and
supportive teammates. Without anyone of the four, you will struggle
to make it.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: This may be a baited question,
but even with the added hassle of managing diabetes and a training
program, do you feel the upside of exercise is still worth it?
Norm: Being involved in a training
program has helped me tremendously. First of all having a coach
and teammates to encourage you is the only way to train. You develop
a closeness and everyone is very supportive of you meeting your
goal. Mentally that means a lot. The training program helped me
to slowly reach my goal and not over do it to the point of burn
out. I knew I didn't have to ride 50 miles a day to stay in shape
for the ride. I was able to actually enjoy exercising. This was
the first time I was able to loose weight and totally enjoy the
program that was causing the weight to disappear. If you have to
deal with diabetes in your life, being involved in a training program
with a "goal" to achieve, will help
control your diabetes and make it fun at the same time.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Thank you Norm!
Norm: My pleasure.
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Terra Thomas
In the summer of 2002, my husband and I moved from Boulder, Colorado
to Annecy, France.
In Boulder, I had grown accustom to hiking and running on the endless
trails in my backyard. Aside from all of the major changes which accompany
an international move, I was eager to find those special places in
my new habitat.
Annecy is located in Eastern France, tucked up in a corner between
Geneva, Switzerland and the French Alps. One hour to the east, in
a narrow valley lies the town of Chamonix. Chamonix is situated at
the base of Mount Blanc and only minutes from the Italian and Swiss
borders. Chamonix holds an overwhelming amount of beauty and adventure.
I was drawn to the most obvious for my primary goal, the Tour du Mont
Blanc (TMB).
The picture above is of me and my dog Lucy. It was taken in September
on a 3.5 hour training run on the TMB. I am planning on running the
TMB as a multi-day outing where I will have my equipment dropped at
key points along the route. I will be training through the winter
and attempting the run next June.
The TMB involves circumnavigating the 15,771 foot peak of Mont Blanc
by way of France, Italy and Switzerland. The TMB covers nearly 105
miles, climbs 10 passes, and has an overall elevation gain and loss
of 32,000+ feet. Along the way, hikers can take refuge in one of the
many huts, some equipped with drinking water, beds and food. Traditionally,
the TMB is an 8-12 day backpacking trek.
To stay fit through the winter I enjoy trail running, skiing, snowboarding
and ice climbing. In an effort to create a routine I have begun indoor
rock climbing, weight lifting and kickboxing a couple of times per
week. I have committed to running the Paris marathon in April and
therefore I will be putting in more mileage on the road than trail
for the next couple of months.
Oh yeah, diabetes, 12 years and counting, I wear a pump, try to keep
it simple and breathe if it gets too tough.
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Samuel Rodriguez
Samuel Rodriguez is a 32-year-old Ironman athlete. He is truly involved
in diabetes and sports. When not training, he is a Diabetes Management
Consultant for Medtronic MiniMed. He has had diabetes for 24 years,
took shots for 19 of those years and has since been on a pump for
5 years. He is happy to announce he is getting married this September
after proposing to his fiancé at the finish line after finishing his
Ironman last year.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What has been your exercise
history? Have you always worked out?
Samuel Rodriguez: Sports have always been a huge
part of my life. When I was diagnosed, I saw my athletic ability hit
a wall as I lost so much weight. Thanks to insulin and a good MD,
I was able to quickly gain back my normal weight and participate again.
I wrestled, played hockey and football in my junior high years. I
later focused on football and weight training in high school. College
was mostly weight training and I began some mountain biking and was
a lifeguard. Diabetes and Sports: You have completed an Ironman competition,
why this event? What lead you to take on such a demanding event?
Samuel Rodriguez: The Ironman
is considered by many to be one of the toughest one-day endurance
events. I remember watching it on T.V. and thinking how awesome
these guys and gals were for just finishing. I was on injections
at the time and thought how much more difficult it would be for
me to balance out my diabetes management and finish the race. After
I went on the pump, my management became much easier and I realized
that I had no excuses. It really appealed to me to be out there
suffering and staying mentally focused to finish the race. I guess
I had a competitive itch left over from when I was a kid and Ironman
was a way for me to scratch it. In my job, I often speak to others
with diabetes and many times they sell themselves short. I hate
it when people take on a "victim" mentality
and I wanted to be an example that you can do anything despite having
diabetes. There are too many people out there talking without doing
and I did not want to be one of them.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What
did your friends/family/co-workers think of you taking on this crazy
event?
Samuel Rodriguez: It was funny; people were more
intimidated by the distance of the race versus the fact that I was
doing it with diabetes. I played the 1999 Ironman World Championships
for my family to show them what the race was all about. After seeing
Dick and Ricky Hoyt cross the finish line, we were all in tears. I
guess they realized why it meant so much to me and encouraged me 100%.
My family all showed up for the race, as did my girlfriend's parents.
My girlfriend Erika did not know it, but I had asked her parents for
permission to marry her the week before the race and her dad had the
ring in his pocket the whole day. He gave me the ring and I got down
on one knee at the finish line and popped the question. She said yes
and we are going to Hawaii for our honeymoon in October and to cheer
on our friends that qualified for the 25th anniversary of the Ironman
World Championships. I guess I had some extra motivation to finish
that race.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Is there another in your future?
What's next?
Samuel Rodriguez: I have made a promise to do one
Ironman per year until I can no longer move. This year will be the
exception as it is a week before the wedding and I will be too busy
with work and wedding plans. Next year it will be Ironman Lake Placid.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: How often did you check your
blood sugars during the Ironman? How did you, if at all, check yourself
during the swim?
Samuel Rodriguez: I checked my blood sugars on the
hour and at every transition. In the morning I woke up at 4:00AM and
my BG was 59mg/dl. I had a Gatorade and peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Prior to the swim start I was at 169mg/dl and I put my pump on suspend
during the swim. In my training, I knew that a 2.4 mile swim would
drop me about 50 points without insulin. I was 109 mg/dl after the
swim and never went above 169 or below 59 the rest of the day. In
fact, my blood sugar average for the day was 102 mg/dl. My pump basal
rates were as follows: Swim: 0.0 units/hour, Bike: 0.3 units/hour,
Run: 0.2 units per hour.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What do you do to manage your
blood sugars while training and do you have any advice to offer?
Samuel Rodriguez: I utilized Troy Jacobsen as a
training coach as I did not want to deal with putting together an
Ironman training schedule while balancing work and my diabetes. We
would talk on the phone about my week schedule and he would put together
my workouts. This was very valuable as it kept me honest to my goals
and allowed me to focus on my nutrition and blood sugar management.
I always brought some glucose with me during my training sessions
and my glucose meter. I used a small 5-second meter that allowed me
quick data. I would test prior to my workout and on the hour to see
what my body was doing and one hour after a workout. You quickly learn
how each discipline affects your blood sugars differently and you
get to a point that you can predict what is going on inside. Not testing
is like driving at night without your headlights turned on. Eventually
you are going to crash and the bottom line is that there is no need
for it. Being prepared with a meter and some glucose is a part of
having diabetes.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Did you have a buddy with you
during the event, or where you by yourself?
Samuel Rodriguez: I am a member of the Gear West
Triathlon club, and I had training partners that also did the race.
For the most part I was all alone but I saw them at times on the run.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What is it do you feel is the
biggest stumbling block when it comes to doing sports and managing
the diabetic condition?
Samuel Rodriguez: Probably for myself, it has been
consistency in planning my meals and timing them with my workouts.
I have a big appetite from my weightlifting days and I have come to
learn that running with a full stomach is not much fun. I now plan
to eat at least 2-3 hours before my workouts and have found that my
blood sugars are much more stable and I do not fill overly full during
the activity.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: When you "crash" during
an exercise session, what do you do?
Samuel Rodriguez: Planning my meals and frequent
testing has eliminated this for the most part. I generally will suspend
my pump and/or use some type of glucose gel if I notice my blood sugar
is dropping.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What is your philosophy in
life?
Samuel Rodriguez: I guess I
feel that life is a gift and how we live it is dependent on our
attitude. I was told at an early age "nothing worth having is without hard work and determination".
Life has taught me that truer words were never spoken.
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Taylor
She is a 6th grader from CA where she claims her favorite subject
is Spelling. Her parents are very proud of her, and given her attitude,
we believe have probably learned much about life from this little
angel. She has four siblings: Ryan, Lauren and Max.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Taylor, when you were first
diagnosed with diabetes, what did you think?
Taylor: I thought that people would make fun of
me because I was different. I was scared because I didn't know what
diabetes was.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: How do you explain to other
kids your age what it's like to have diabetes?
Taylor: I tell them I have to take insulin shots
in my stomach every day and it hurts. I tell them I have to check
my blood sugar to make sure it doesn't get too high or too low. I
eat certain things at certain times of the day. I tell them that my
body doesn't make it's own insulin anymore like theirs does so I do
all of this stuff so I don't get sick.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Do you sometimes feel like
you're only diabetic kid in the world, or do you have other buddies
who have the condition?
Taylor: I have other buddies that have diabetes
and my doctor has activities during the year for her patients so I
get to meet other kids with it. There are 5 kids at my school with
diabetes but none of my close friends have it.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What is it you would like other
kids your age to know about diabetes?
Taylor: That it is very hard having this condition
and it is a lot of responsibility for a kid but I'm just a regular
kid like them.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What sports do you do and what
is your favorite?
Taylor: I love bicycling, volleyball,
softball, basketball, track, water skiing, snow skiing, snow boarding
and cheerleading. Basketball and snow boarding are my favorites.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Is it different from one sport
to another?
Taylor: No, it's all about the same except when
my dad and I did the JDRF Century Ride to Cure Diabetes. I had to
back off on my insulin and eat extra carbs. I also had to drink Gatorade
all day, which I never do. I only drink sugar free drinks unless I'm
low. However, my blood sugars are better controlled with all the sports
I do.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: I can't imagine there is a
lot of time for much else after homework and all the above activities,
but is there?!
Taylor: Well, when I am not doing sports my favorite
thing to do is horseback riding. My sister and I have our own horse.
When not doing that I like hanging out with my friends and family
and shopping.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: What is this biggest challenge
for you when it comes to managing your diabetes and doing the sports
you do?
Taylor: I have to make sure I eat all my carbs before
I start. If I don't I will get low so I usually have extra carbs before
sports. Sometimes I have to eat when I don't want to or when I don't
have time like before practice after school. I have to pay attention
to how I feel when I'm playing and not just concentrate on the game
because I might be getting low.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: You
have been described as a very "positive" minded
kid. Do you agree with that or do you sometimes get frustrated with
the having the condition?
Taylor: I agree with that, but I do get frustrated
when I don't get to eat when my friends are eating or when I have
to check my blood sugar and my fingers hurt or when I can't find a
new site on my stomach. However, I know I have to do it so I don't
get sick. It's just part of my life until we find a cure.
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Thank
you for letting us interview you. What's next?
Taylor: My doctor is going to get me started on
a pump soon and I can't wait. Thank you for supporting me I think
you're great!
Diabetes Sports & Wellness: Gosh, thanks. You keep up the
good work!
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