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Tennis star Alexander Zverev lives with him Type 1 diabetes since he was four years old. With the “Alexander Zverev Foundation – Serve against diabetes” he would like to show that you can also do it with type 1 diabetes “can go very far”. And that is not a matter of course, said the tennis star in an interview with the pharmacy magazine “Diabetes Guide”:
“After my diagnosis, many said it was difficult to exercise with this disease. This shows that it is still enlightenment needs.” The recent visit to a inclusive elementary school shown: “There were two children in the class with type 1. We learned that in some schools it is not possible to keep children in the class after they have been diagnosed with type 1. This is a serious problem, also because the parents may have to pay for health insurance need to apply for care.”
Difficult moments even as a world star
His most important tip for dealing with the disease: “Take the disease into your own hands and become your own expert.” For this, says Alexander Zverev, it is necessary to set clear goals and to work consistently on them. “Over the years you learn how your body reacts. You just need enough discipline to learn and understand your body better every day.”
Nevertheless, even as a world star you sometimes have difficult moments. “But my goals keep letting me do that essentials take into focus. My tip is not to look at the illness, but at the goals!”
Versus low sugar in a tennis match he touches up glucose sensors and digital support, the receiver is in his pocket. When changing sides, he checks his values. And in case the sugar is too low, he takes Beverages with carbohydrates or gels to himself.
You can read the whole interview in the 01/2023 issue of “Diabetes Ratgeber”.
This report is only free for publication with a reference to the source. The pharmacy magazine “Diabetes Ratgeber” 01/2023 will be available in most pharmacies from January 1st, 2023. There is much more interesting health news at https://www.diabetes-ratgeber.net as well as on Facebook and Instagram.
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