Zverev

[SB2015]

I had not picked up that Zverev Has Type 1 diabetes. (Apologies if I am the last to realise this)

He battled with the officials at Roland Garos, as they initially required him to leave the court to do his insulin injections which then counted as a medical time out. After the uproar this caused from those with T1 and others who understood diabetes, they changed this ruling and allowed him to inject on court. There was also a question over h8 having his test kit with him on court!!!

Why Does Alexander Zverev Take Insulin During Matches? All You Need to Know About the German’s Diabetic History

Champion's Odyssey: tracing the mark of excellence in Alexander Zverev's tennis journey, with his diabetic history.

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Good to show others with T1 that we don’t need to hide away to do injections.

 

[Inka]

I didn’t know either @SB2015 Very interesting. Thanks for posting 🙂

 

[rebrascora]

I didn't even know who he is. Quite surprising that he doesn't have a pump.

 

[SB2015]

I didn't even know who he is. Quite surprising that he doesn't have a pump.

I was surprised about that too, however I have come across other athletes who find that MDI works better with the changes that they find they need. I know that my HCL works brilliantly in normal circumstances but doesn’t deal with extremes as well. The algorithms are improving all the time so who knows what will work in the future.

 

[Martin.A]

I didn't even know who he is. Quite surprising that he doesn't have a pump.

You're obviously not a tennis fan, Barbara.

How easy would it be to play tennis (or any sport) with a pump, I wonder?

 

[rebrascora]

You're obviously not a tennis fan, Barbara.

How easy would it be to play tennis (or any sport) with a pump, I wonder?

I used to be a keen player and spectator but it becomes easy to lose touch when you don't have a TV. I am also not sure the sport is quite as enthralling as when you had the likes of Ilie Nastase playing.
There are top level sports players and dancers who use insulin pumps including contact sports.

 

[SB2015]

ot sure the sport is quite as enthralling as when you had the likes of Ilie Nastase playing

Now you are talking. We were able to go and watch every day after school, picking up tickets for various courts from those that had to leave early. We then went and stood on Centre court (no tickets needed and we were just behind the front few rows) and when we got tired we went and used the tickets that we had been given. Now homework was done for a fortnight!!!!

 

[grovesy]

I have not a clue who he is either.

 

[Inka]

……
How easy would it be to play tennis (or any sport) with a pump, I wonder?

Put it this way @Martin.A , my pump isn’t the reason I’m not playing at Wimbledon

You can do sports with pumps. I play badminton, volleyball and do aerobics, etc. The only thing I take my pump off for is ice-skating, but that’s because I’m very clumsy and very rubbish! (Tubed pumps can be disconnected and re-connected in seconds.)

 

[helli]

How easy would it be to play tennis (or any sport) with a pump, I wonder?

@PhoebeC plays rugby with her OmniPod which she keeps attached during the game.

I am amazed by team players like Henry Slade who may be substituted on the pitch with short notice to adjust their BG in preparation.
Solo sports like tennis where you know when you will be playing feels easier to manage.
But like @Inka my diabetes is not the thing stopping me playing professional sports.

 

[PhoebeC]

Yes I have played a whole season of full contact rugby with my pump, 3 seasons in total. Not professional but 2nd women’s league up in England rugby, so higher than just messing about but still amateur. Never lost a yeah pump or libre, even in the wettest mud bath pitch and weather conditions.
And a member of the team has my sweats and phone for my libre in a bumbag pitchside that they bring on with the water at breaks etc.
But before that I have been known to inject on the side of a pitch and shout to my team “no 9, no 9”, scrum halves are known for shouting and also thinking their team can’t cope without them for a few moments

Yesterday,Dr Kar shared a post about a Spanish footballer playing vs Germany (I think) with his CGM on his arm, had T1 since a child.

My consultant actually suggest the Omnipod as he has a patient who plays ice hockey which is also full contact. And at high speeds.

There was another team we played this year and one of their players had HCL and we had a good chat afterwards about how the normal rises (we both get) adrenaline she doesn’t get anymore and she shown me she stayed at 7-8 all match. Imagine, mine always rocket.

Omnipod have a few sports people on their website and always share examples on their socials. There’s a long jumper I follow on instagram who has completed at a very high level with T1 and it’s been amazing watching her. There’s more of us out there doing great things than we realise. Devices on display help us spot each other easier, it’s great for younger people to see diabetics can still live their dreams even if it’s a lot more effort than others and that devices and diabetes isn’t something to hide or be embarrassed about.

 

[PhoebeC]

You're obviously not a tennis fan, Barbara.

How easy would it be to play tennis (or any sport) with a pump, I wonder?

Really easy actually, just have to think about placement for any sport. For matches mine was always on my bottom.
It only takes one tackle to the trunk to never wear it on your stomach again 😳 that hurts and also made me feel green.
Netball it doesn’t matter or running etc, I don’t like it bouncing on my arm but with my arms covered so less bounce.

 

[SB2015]

Yes I have played a whole season of full contact rugby with my pump, 3 seasons in total. Not professional but 2nd women’s league up in England rugby, so higher than just messing about but still amateur. Never lost a yeah pump or libre, even in the wettest mud bath pitch and weather conditions.
And a member of the team has my sweats and phone for my libre in a bumbag pitchside that they bring on with the water at breaks etc.
But before that I have been known to inject on the side of a pitch and shout to my team “no 9, no 9”, scrum halves are known for shouting and also thinking their team can’t cope without them for a few moments

Yesterday,Dr Kar shared a post about a Spanish footballer playing vs Germany (I think) with his CGM on his arm, had T1 since a child.

My consultant actually suggest the Omnipod as he has a patient who plays ice hockey which is also full contact. And at high speeds.

There was another team we played this year and one of their players had HCL and we had a good chat afterwards about how the normal rises (we both get) adrenaline she doesn’t get anymore and she shown me she stayed at 7-8 all match. Imagine, mine always rocket.

Omnipod have a few sports people on their website and always share examples on their socials. There’s a long jumper I follow on instagram who has completed at a very high level with T1 and it’s been amazing watching her. There’s more of us out there doing great things than we realise. Devices on display help us spot each other easier, it’s great for younger people to see diabetics can still live their dreams even if it’s a lot more effort than others and that devices and diabetes isn’t something to hide or be embarrassed about.

Great post
Such a good advocate for T1 @PhoebeC and as you say just the need to adapt to whatever sport you are doing.

 

[helli]

I definitely prefer having a patch pump during sport.
I used to unclip my tubed pump but my BG always rises when I am climbing so I need to increase my basal. When I had a tubed pump, I had to Clio it to my clothing as a pump belt would get in the way of my climbing harness. Once, I knocked it during a steep overhang route so my pump was dangling in the air as I tried to do a difficult move. The cannula remained attached but not something I would want to repeat.

 

[Martin.A]

I'm pleased I asked the question now. All the replies have been a real eye-opener. I had no idea.