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The past few weeks have been dominated by the FIFA World Cup craze. Multiple matches, constantly on the run, 90 minute plays, rough-housing on the field. Makes you wonder how intense an experience it is to be an athlete; an experience that can leave even the healthiest of folks feel challenged in its wake. Adding diabetes to the mix of becoming a professional athlete can make it seem like an insurmountable goal, but there are more athletes than you might realize who can challenge this notion. These athletes are great examples of what people can accomplish when they decide not to let diabetes stand in the way of their passion and ambition.
Today, we highlight five legendary football players who have overcome the limitations of their condition and have gone on to become an inspiration to all my learning to manage diabetes and keeping at their atheletic aspirations
The message from the champions is clear: While living with diabetes, it's critical to keep a positive attitude, understand your unique condition and learn how to control it. There's no limit to what can be accomplish despite the odds.
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