Winning with Diabetes: Inspiring Stories from Athletes to Help You Thrive (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
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Book Synopsis: Don't let diabetes send you to the bench. These motivational stories of top athletes with diabetes will inspire you to live your best life.
An ultra-marathoner, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, a major league pitcher, and an NFL star. What do these elite athletes have in common? They reached the top of their field—all while living with diabetes. Essential reading for people who have diabetes and their families, Winning with Diabetes highlights the challenges, perseverance, and successes of sixteen elite athletes living with the disease. From mountain climber Will Cross, to college softball champion Kylee Perez, to NBA legend Dominique Wilkins, and many more, these are the real-life stories of diagnosis, adapting new day-to-day routines, finding support, training, competing, and connecting with communities of other people living with diabetes.
The book features advice for facing common fears and challenges, both on and off the playing field. Each chapter includes interviews with athletes about their experiences, paired with expert commentary from the authors. Chapters also include summaries of key concepts, along with illustrations and other graphics.
Winning with Diabetes will inspire readers of all ages—those newly diagnosed as well as those who have lived with diabetes for years. Written by physicians who have set the standards for management of the disease, this book brings you expert insight into finding ways to live your best life. Let the experts, the athletes, and the inspiration in Winning with Diabetes give you what you need to you stay in the game.
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Are you ready to take control of your diabetes and thrive? Introducing Winning with Diabetes, the ultimate source of motivation and inspiration for anyone living with diabetes or supporting a loved one with the disease. This powerful book, published by Johns Hopkins Press Health, showcases the incredible stories of top athletes who have conquered diabetes while reaching the pinnacle of success. From their challenges and triumphs to practical advice and expert insights, this book is your guide to living your best life with diabetes.
In Winning with Diabetes, you'll be inspired by the stories of ultra-marathoners, Olympic gold medalists, major league pitchers, and NFL stars who have all defied the odds and excelled in their respective fields while managing their diabetes. Through interviews and expert commentary, you'll gain valuable knowledge on facing common fears and challenges, adapting to new routines, finding support, and connecting with communities of other individuals living with diabetes.
Expertly written by physicians who are leading authorities in diabetes management, Winning with Diabetes provides you with the tools and strategies needed to thrive. Each chapter includes key concepts, illustrations, and graphics that enhance your understanding and support your journey towards a healthier and more fulfilling life. Whether you're a newly diagnosed individual or have been living with diabetes for years, this book is your ultimate resource for staying in the game.
Don't let diabetes hold you back. Embrace the stories of these remarkable athletes and let Winning with Diabetes be your source of inspiration, motivation, and guidance. The time to take control of your diabetes is now. Get your copy of Winning with Diabetes and join the ranks of those who refuse to let diabetes define their lives.
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