Doing Well with Diabetes is a podcast series collaboration between the 
International Diabetes Federation and the Diabetics Doing Things podcast. 
During this series, host Rob Howe interviews athletes living with diabetes 
from around the globe to help inspire the next generation of athletes with 
diabetes to continue to work towards their dreams while doing well with 
diabetes. 

Doing Well with Diabetes is part of the Kids and Diabetes in Schools 
program. Diabetics Doing Things has donated all production and promotion 
in-kind. 

In this episode of Doing Well with Diabetes, host Rob Howe interviews 
professional basketball player Lara McSpadden. Lara shares her experiences 
of living with diabetes for nearly 18 years and how it intersects with her 
career as an athlete.

They discuss the challenges of managing diabetes while maintaining a 
rigorous training and playing schedule, the importance of a strong support 
system, and mental health. Lara also provides insights into her routines, 
favorite diabetes management tips, and advice for young athletes with 
diabetes.

This inspiring conversation aims to encourage those living with diabetes to 
pursue their dreams while effectively managing their condition.

Resources:

Kids IDF

Doing Well with Diabetes is a podcast series collaboration between the International Diabetes Federation and the Diabetics Doing Things podcast. During this series, host Rob Howe interviews athletes living with diabetes from around the globe to help inspire the next generation of athletes with diabetes to continue to work towards their dreams while doing well with diabetes. Doing Well with Diabetes is part of the Kids and Diabetes in Schools program. Diabetics Doing Things has donated all production and promotion in-kind. In this episode of Doing Well with Diabetes, host Rob Howe interviews professional basketball player Lara McSpadden. Lara shares her experiences of living with diabetes for nearly 18 years and how it intersects with her career as an athlete. They discuss the challenges of managing diabetes while maintaining a rigorous training and playing schedule, the importance of a strong support system, and mental health. Lara also provides insights into her routines, favorite diabetes management tips, and advice for young athletes with diabetes. This inspiring conversation aims to encourage those living with diabetes to pursue their dreams while effectively managing their condition. Resources: Kids IDF

Doing Well with Diabetes is a podcast series&nbsp;collaboration between the 
International Diabetes Federation and the Diabetics Doing Things podcast. 
During this series, host Rob Howe interviews athletes living with diabetes 
from around the globe to help inspire the next generation of athletes with 
diabetes to continue to work towards their dreams while doing well with 
diabetes.&nbsp;

Doing Well with Diabetes is part of the Kids and Diabetes in Schools 
program. Diabetics Doing Things has donated all production and promotion 
in-kind.&nbsp;

In this episode of Doing Well with Diabetes, host Rob Howe interviews 
professional basketball player Lara McSpadden. Lara shares her experiences 
of living with diabetes for nearly 18 years and how it intersects with her 
career as an athlete.

They discuss the challenges of managing diabetes while maintaining a 
rigorous training and playing schedule, the importance of a strong support 
system, and mental health. Lara also provides insights into her routines, 
favorite diabetes management tips, and advice for young athletes with 
diabetes.

This inspiring conversation aims to encourage those living with diabetes to 
pursue their dreams while effectively managing their condition.

Resources:

Kids IDF

Episode 309 - Lara McSpadden on Balancing Professional Basketball and Diabetes Management

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