I remember Gary Mabbutt being the first high profile footballer sharing his Type 1 diabetes story and how he had to inject himself. Gary was such an inspiration to others.
It about managing the disease and I wish Albie well and hope he can continue to be a professional footballer and reach what ever his best is.
Many on here think this type of private information shouldn't be shared but I hope he gets lots of support because it is in the public domain.
Best of luck to the lad. This is just the sort of thing that should be kept private if that's what Albie had wanted (obviously he didn't)
A knee injury? Na
There is another aspect if this, though. Every meal he has in the club canteen, will be immediately followed by him sticking himself with an epipen. His teammates will need to get used to that. The club will need to have a fridge available for him to store them. And they need everybody at the club to understand what they are, so some jobsworth doesn't chuck them in the bin...
Also, it is a condition that opposition clubs need to be aware of. ("Duty of care", etc. etc.) And probably the match officials, too, in case he goes hypo during a game. Especially in the early stages, as he's struggling to work out what works for him. Because it does take a while, to make sure all the moving parts work. Diet, exercise, insulin doses etc...
Best of luck to the lad. This is just the sort of thing that should be kept private if that's what Albie had wanted (obviously he didn't)
A knee injury? Na
There is another aspect if this, though. Every meal he has in the club canteen, will be immediately followed by him sticking himself with an epipen. His teammates will need to get used to that. The club will need to have a fridge available for him to store them. And they need everybody at the club to understand what they are, so some jobsworth doesn't chuck them in the bin...
Also, it is a condition that opposition clubs need to be aware of. ("Duty of care", etc. etc.) And probably the match officials, too, in case he goes hypo during a game. Especially in the early stages, as he's struggling to work out what works for him. Because it does take a while, to make sure all the moving parts work. Diet, exercise, insulin doses etc...
Not strictly true. You don't have to have Insulin after everything you eat , it depends on the Carbs content , if any , and the pens are kept at room temperature usually in your medication bag or a man bag as i use. . You store your spare ones in the fridge which i presume he will keep at home as i do when i go to work.
My wife has type 1. It’s tough and we experienced some scary moments when she was pregnant with our little one. Luckily modern technology makes it easier to manage, I used to hate watching her prick her finger 20 times a day to check her sugar levels. The libre sensor is a game changer. Clearly Albie has been experiencing some symptoms and glad he’s got some clarity on why he might be feeling tired or constantly thirsty. I’m sure he will get the best support as living with someone with type 1 is difficult but having it is a completely different ball game.
People make a lot more of this condition, like scare people with it. I know several people with it and they are divided into 2 groups, those who are open about their condition to everyone (fair play) embrace the pity others give them and those who want to keep their business their business, crack on with some extra life admin and be left alone, sadly for sportspeople they don't often get that level of privacy, like sir Chris Hoy, a paper threatened to print his diagnosis so he was forced to tell the world, poor bloke as if he didn't already have enough to deal with. I really felt for James Norton a few years ago as well when Jonathan Ross "outed him" on TV as if it was nothing and James Norton was clearly pretty pissed off with him but behaved graciously.
I hope he Is able to adjust psychologically, medically he has nothing to worry about. Like others have said, things have come on leaps and bounds. The sensors will help a lot and he works in an environment where he is surrounded by sports scientists and health professionals and is clearly keeping fit. No reason it will affect his life beyond the obvious taking of medication and monitoring of his blood sugar. In fact it will probably make him a lot healthier long term
I have absolutely no idea why someone would be embarrassed about having Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes because you are overweight , i can understand not admitting to , because that's more personal.
Best of luck to the lad. This is just the sort of thing that should be kept private if that's what Albie had wanted (obviously he didn't)
A knee injury? Na
There is another aspect if this, though. Every meal he has in the club canteen, will be immediately followed by him sticking himself with an epipen. His teammates will need to get used to that. The club will need to have a fridge available for him to store them. And they need everybody at the club to understand what they are, so some jobsworth doesn't chuck them in the bin...
Also, it is a condition that opposition clubs need to be aware of. ("Duty of care", etc. etc.) And probably the match officials, too, in case he goes hypo during a game. Especially in the early stages, as he's struggling to work out what works for him. Because it does take a while, to make sure all the moving parts work. Diet, exercise, insulin doses etc...
Not strictly true. You don't have to have Insulin after everything you eat , it depends on the Carbs content , if any , and the pens are kept at room temperature usually in your medication bag or a man bag as i use. . You store your spare ones in the fridge which i presume he will keep at home as i do when i go to work.
I’ve lays been told to inject 20 mins before I eat. That way, the insulin is in my system ready to battle the carb intake. Surely if you inject after you eat, your blood sugar levels are on the rise already?
Best of luck to the lad. This is just the sort of thing that should be kept private if that's what Albie had wanted (obviously he didn't)
A knee injury? Na
There is another aspect if this, though. Every meal he has in the club canteen, will be immediately followed by him sticking himself with an epipen. His teammates will need to get used to that. The club will need to have a fridge available for him to store them. And they need everybody at the club to understand what they are, so some jobsworth doesn't chuck them in the bin...
Also, it is a condition that opposition clubs need to be aware of. ("Duty of care", etc. etc.) And probably the match officials, too, in case he goes hypo during a game. Especially in the early stages, as he's struggling to work out what works for him. Because it does take a while, to make sure all the moving parts work. Diet, exercise, insulin doses etc...
Not strictly true. You don't have to have Insulin after everything you eat , it depends on the Carbs content , if any , and the pens are kept at room temperature usually in your medication bag or a man bag as i use. . You store your spare ones in the fridge which i presume he will keep at home as i do when i go to work.
I’ve lays been told to inject 20 mins before I eat. That way, the insulin is in my system ready to battle the carb intake. Surely if you inject after you eat, your blood sugar levels are on the rise already?
True but if you take the insulin and for some reason you don't get to eat that meal for whatever reason it can cause a hypo . I always take mine when i eat the meal. It does take a little catching up but it's not a problem.
Albie will have access to a club doctor, club dietitian, sports scientist etc which will help him live with this. His transition as a professional sportsman with these people available will be easier than the Joe Public with our two visits to the specialist a year.
I have absolutely no idea why someone would be embarrassed about having Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes because you are overweight , i can understand not admitting to , because that's more personal.
I was when I got it at 15 mate. Didn’t want the pity or to feel different.
I have absolutely no idea why someone would be embarrassed about having Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes because you are overweight , i can understand not admitting to , because that's more personal.
I was when I got it at 15 mate. Didn’t want the pity or to feel different.
Fair enough. I was 52 when i became Diabetic which is a bit different.
Type 1 is not reversible, however he is an athlete and as has been mentioned he can manage his game time and fitness with the the expertise that will be given to him.
Type 2 diabetes or what was once called maturity onset diabetes is a different proposition and would not normally be associated with an athlete. This condition is more about resistance to insulin primarily due to visceral fat
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Also, it is a condition that opposition clubs need to be aware of. ("Duty of care", etc. etc.) And probably the match officials, too, in case he goes hypo during a game. Especially in the early stages, as he's struggling to work out what works for him. Because it does take a while, to make sure all the moving parts work. Diet, exercise, insulin doses etc...
I hope he Is able to adjust psychologically, medically he has nothing to worry about. Like others have said, things have come on leaps and bounds. The sensors will help a lot and he works in an environment where he is surrounded by sports scientists and health professionals and is clearly keeping fit. No reason it will affect his life beyond the obvious taking of medication and monitoring of his blood sugar. In fact it will probably make him a lot healthier long term
Type 2 Diabetes because you are overweight , i can understand not admitting to , because that's more personal.