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May 2nd, 2008

Denver Broncos Quarterback Jay Cutler Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes

Health News posted 2 years ago by The Healia Team

Jay Cutler, a quarterback for the Denver Broncos football team, has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also called insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic disease where the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Patients with Type 1 diabetes require regular insulin injections.

Diabetes Type 2, also called adult-onset diabetes, is a chronic disease where the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells do not react normally to insulin, affecting the way the body metabolizes sugar (glucose). It is much more common than Type 1 diabetes. About 21 million Americans have some form of diabetes.

Other professional athletes who have competed with diabetes include Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke, Charlotte Bobcats forward Adam Morrison, golfers Scott Verplank, Michelle McGann and Kelli Kuehne, and Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr.

Do you have a question about Diabetes? Visit Healia Communities and Ask an Expert your question. For online support, you can also join the Type 1 Diabetes Community.