Category: Judo
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Adrenaline-Blood glucose spike
During the Hong Kong and Macau competition I experienced first hand how compromising to my athletic performance high blood sugar (Hyperglycemia) can be. As most diabetics know, Hyperglycemia is something to be avoided to maintain a high quality of life. However, as an athlete I face an issue of physical activity induced adrenaline pushing my…
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THRIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES
It’s not about surviving with type 1 diabetes, it’s about thriving! On 24 September 2022, at the age of 19, I was rushed into hospital and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. My life was turned upside down. Over the next 12 months I worked hard (very hard) and was selected to represent the Australian Judo…
Byron McIntosh 