Athletes Who Speak About Diabetes

Millions of people have to deal with diabetes. It is an especially hard condition to balance when you are one of the world's top athletes. The top athletes who speak about diabetes have found a way to excel at the highest levels of their sport while staying healthy. These diabetic sports stars are great speakers for health conventions, private groups and during November's Diabetes Awareness Month.

Lauren Cox

American WNBA Player

Lauren Cox is a star for the WNBA's Indiana Fever. The Fever originally selected Cox with the third overall pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft out of Baylor. She led the Bears to the NCAA Championship as a j

Adam Duvall

Outfielder for the Atlanta Braves

Adam Duvall is an outfielder for the Atlanta Braves who previously played for the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins. On August 31, 2015, Duvall hit his first home run as a Red in

Gary Hall Jr.

Four-Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist

Gary Hall Jr. is a former competition swimmer. Hall comes from a family of Olympic swimmers. His father and maternal uncle both swam in the Olympics while his maternal grandfather was a national swimm

Charlie Kimball

IndyCar Racer

Charlie Kimball is a prominent IndyCar racer who competes for Chip Ganassi Racing. Kimball debuted on the series in 2011. He has one win in his career, coming at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. That s

Patrick Peterson

Cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Patrick Peterson is a Pro Bowl corner for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Prior to his time in the NFL, Peterson was an All-American corner at LSU and is recognized as one of the best collegiate corners of h

Sam Fuld

Outfielder with the Oakland Athletics

Sam Fuld is a professional Major League Baseball outfielder originating from Durham, New Hampshire. While Fuld endured the obstacle of being diagnosed with diabetes at a very young age, he never let i

Brandon Morrow

Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher

Brandon Morrow is a top relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was an All-Pac 10 selection before being selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 2006 MLB Draft. Morrow debuted with the Mariners

Adam Morrison

College Basketball Legend Who Starred at Gonzaga

Adam Morrison is one of the most memorable players in college basketball history. In 2003, Adam chose to take his talents to the Gonzaga University basketball program, where he would prove to have an

Scott Verplank

Professional Golfer

Scott Verplank is a Dallas, Texas native and played collegiately at Oklahoma State University before turning pro in 1986. During his days with the Cowboys he won the 1985 Western Open and became the f

Bobby Clarke

Former Center for the Philadelphia Flyers

Bobby Clarke played 15 seasons in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers from 1969 to 1984. Clarke was born in in Flin Flon, Canada and began playing hockey as a youngster at the age of eight. In the

Max Domi

Winger for the Arizona Coyotes

Max Domi was born March 2, 1995 and is a Canadian ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Domi was originally selected eighth overall in

Billie Jean King

Iconic Tennis Player and Winner 12 Grand Slam Singles Titles

Billie Jean King has been one of the 20th centurys most influential and respected people. As a former number 1 in the world as a professional tennis player, she won 39 Grand Slams, including 16 women

Jordan Morris

Top USMNT and Seattle Sounders Star

Jordan Morris is part of a wave of young players who bring hope to U.S. men's soccer. Morris originally signed with the Sounders in 2016 as a Homegrown Player. He has since helped them win the MLS Cup

Kaapo Kakko

Standout Forward for the New York Rangers

Kaapo Kakko is a standout forward for the New York Rangers. The Rangers originally selected him out of Finland with the second overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Kakko made his debut for them later t

Conor Daly

Motorsports Driver Best Known for His Time in IndyCar

Conor Daly, recognized for his versatility on the racing track, has made a name for himself in the IndyCar Series and part-time in NASCAR, showcasing his adaptability and competitive spirit across var