Diabetics Doing Things Podcast

Episode 297 - LIVE Diabetes Legends 2024 Q&A with Gary Forbes


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Recorded on September 14th at the third Diabetes Legends Basketball Clinic
in Denver, Colorado, this episode features NBA player Gary Forbes, one of
only three players with type one diabetes to play in the league. Forbes
shares his experiences and challenges, from managing diabetes while playing
professional basketball to playing against Kobe Bryant. The episode also
discusses the importance of speaking out about living with diabetes and the
impact of connecting with others who share the condition. Gary also
announces the release of the third volume of his graphic novel series, 'The
Sole Survivors.' The episode ends with a live Q&A session with campers and
their parents, covering topics ranging from diabetes management during
injuries to nutritional advice for athletes.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:15 Special Guest: Gary Forbes
00:46 Gary's Journey with Diabetes
01:20 Exciting News and Announcements
02:00 Live Podcast and Q&A Session
03:28 Gary's Inspirational Story
06:13 Challenges of Managing Diabetes as an Athlete
10:37 Soul Survivors: Gary's Graphic Novel Series
12:01 Q&A with Campers and Parents
32:42 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements
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