Notable public figures, athletes, musicians and other role models share
inspirational quotes below about life with diabetes to remind our patients that
the disease does not need to limit their potential.
Each participant is
featured in a photo gallery in our Diabetes Center of Excellence Hall of Honor
in the Ambulatory Care Center.
Our own patients are in the spotlight, too. Read about what they have to say about living with diabetes.
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Carling Coffing
Professional golfer
"I want kids
to know that even with diabetes you can live a great life. But I've had my bad
days too. I've tried my very best and still feel sick on the golf course because
my blood sugar is high. It is frustrating. It isn't easy. But I want kids to
know that they are not alone, and we are going to fight this
together."
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Gary Hall Jr.
U.S. Olympic swimming
medalist
"Don't let diabetes slow you down. Swim fast!"
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Crystal Bowersox
Singer-songwriter and ninth season
American Idol runner up
"Nothing is unachievable. There are no
limitations to someone with type 1 diabetes. You can do everything that every
other person can do. From athletics to performing arts, anything you want you
can do."
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Dominique Wilkins
Former professional basketball player
and 9-time NBA All-Star
"I feel better because of these lifestyle changes
I have made. It's been a wonderful ride since then."
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Nicole Johnson
Miss America 1999
"I believe it
isn't the challenge that defines us, but rather the response."
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B.B. King
Rhythm and blues recording artist
"The
way I feel today, as long as my health is good and I can handle myself well and
people still come to my concerts, I'll keep playing..."
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Sebastien Sasseville
Ironman and Mount Everest
summiteer
"Everybody faces obstacles one day or another, whether it's an
illness or something else...Don't let these obstacles stop you."
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Mary Tyler Moore
Film and television
actress
“While every person who has type 1 prays for a cure, and would
give anything to stop thinking about it for just a year, a month, a week, a day
even, the ironic truth is that only when you own it—accept it, embrace it, make
it your own—do you start to be free of many of its emotional and physical
burdens.”
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Kenneth Moritsugu
Former U.S. Surgeon
General
“Diabetes is a lifelong challenge for each of us; but with each
challenge comes the opportunity to excel. Do not let diabetes limit your
horizons or your aspirations; rather, let it define a compass point toward
success in our lives.”
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Chris Dudley
Former professional basketball player
"Diabetes did not stop me from achieving my dreams. What is your dream?"
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