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Launch day for http://www.typewon.net!
Why Type Won? By never accepting limitations, I pushed forward toward goals that included becoming a tight-end for the University of Wisconsin and also playing in the NFL. Ultimately, my goal is to live a healthy life with type 1 diabetes. My desire is to help others accept, control, and compete with type one diabetes.
I was diagnosed at age 14 with type 1, but was determined not to let diabetes win. Embracing a positive attitude and not letting diabetes beat me, I gained an edge in managing this disease and in competing in sports.
Type 1 diabetes is completely different disease than type 2 diabetes. Type One diabetes strikes at any time, and especially children and young adults, (though it can develop at any age).
Type One diabetes is autoimmune disease, that strikes when the body’s immune system declares war on itself, mistakenly reacting to the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas as foreign, and destroying them. The body is therefore not producing insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for life.
Without the required amounts of insulin to normalize blood sugars, sugar builds up in the blood. High levels of blood sugar causes damage to eyes, kidneys, nerves, and the heart, and can lead to death.
Treatment is required to keep blood sugar levels within a target range and includes insulin injections every day or using an insulin pump. Constant monitoring of blood sugar levels is a must.
On this site, I hope to share ways that I am winning in the battle of type one and how you can, too.
No matter the severity of pain or the height of the hurdle, we all have the ability to adapt and flourish. Win or lose? It’s up to you!
Have a question? Please ask below in the reply space and I’ll either reply, or answer the question in a new blog post.
*SYMPTOMS OF TYPE ONE DIABETES:
- Frequent Urination
- Extreme thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Extreme fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
- Weight loss, even if eating normally
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Irritability or quick mood changes
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Jake, I will have to get your book for my 11 year old grandson who has been a Type 1 since he was 4. He has been a real jock since he was 3 starting with soccer, basketball, football and baseball. Football and baseball have become his favorites. He has amazing talent, drive, works hard, lives to play these sports. He has always been accepting of his diabetes and only seems to get frustrated when he can’t start a game because he has become to high. Luke has an older brother who is very talented too and will enjoy your book. Lastly, Luke has a young sister, who is 6 and is also type 1 since 2 1/2. THANK you for being a great example for children everywhere no matter if they have handicaps or not.
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Hi Jake, my son is type 1. He is newly diagnosed. He is 17 and plays highschool football, baseball and basketball. I was wondering if you can give me a breakdown of your routine during practice and game days. Ex: food and drink, thank you
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Hi Donna. . Of course. I hope all is going well. The biggest thing for me playing with diabetes was having a stable blood sugar going into practice or a game. It worked well for me to eat a meal 1 – 2 hours before game/practice time and having my blood sugar stable, from 130-170 for at least thirty minutes before the game or practice. I would suggest eating maybe a PBJ or whole-wheat pasta with protein. Try to stay away from simple sugars and what will spike blood sugar. You want more complex carbs that digest slowly.
Also, I checked my blood sugar the most going up to practice so that I knew exactly what its doing. You don’t want to eat, Bolus, then hit practice. Eating a whole bunch of food and then taking a lot of insulin will be extremely hard to predict with the intensity of any sport or work-out.
I’d check 1 – 3 times leading up, thirty minutes into practice, half-way through, and then thirty minutes after practice. Have something to eat right after, maybe a Cliff Bar or PBJ sandwich to counter the drop form the excise.
As much of a pain as it is, it’s good to have a separate meter for your athletic trainer. It’s also good to have glucose shots or tablets. The tablets are chalky and hard to get down but okay with Gatorade. They bring your blood sugar up quick if you are going low. If you have any other questions shoot me an email! jpbyrne82@gmail.com
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Thank you so much for responding and offering some good advice. Type 1 is most certainly a challenging disease but definitely manageable. As a mother, I worry, but I love to read and hear about athletes like yourself that don’t let it get in the way of your dreams and goals. My son has done excellent in managing his type 1 during football and has been offered many scholarships to play division 1 in college. You are truly an inspiration and I plan on purchasing your book for our family to read. Thank you Jake.
Ps, I have your email and may contact you with other questions in the future 🙂
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Like Donna above, my 9 year old son was diagnosed this past New Years Eve. Hunter loves to run, play soccer and baseball. Would love to know about what you have learned to do before/after practice and games to help you be at your peak. I feel like we are still experimenting and yo-yoing. Thanks!
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Hi Rebecca, I just responded to Donna who had the same questions. Let me know if you would like me to go into depth or help with anything else. God Bless – Jake
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Hi Jake:
Curious…do you ever attend diabetes camps to talk to the kids?
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Yes, I do. What do you have in mind.
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Sorry. Jake asked me to respond. I’m his mom. He does talk to kids st schools or camps.
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Holly, the camp outside KC is July 9-14th if Jake is in town. It’s staffed by Childrens Mercy Endo team and I can put you in touch. My son is 10 and it will be his 3rd camp
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I’ll ask him. I’m in KC and he’s in NW Arkansas. I’d love to give him a reason to come this way. 😊👍
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Can you text me @ 816.797.2487
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