NOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH
The Diabetes Community May Be One of the Strongest In the World…
Now They are Standing Behind INDYCAR Driver Charlie Kimball
Who Won’t Let Diabetes Slow Him Down
As race car driver Charlie Kimball wraps up his fourth season in the Verizon INDYCAR Series, he has secured ten top-10 finishes including a podium 3rd place finish in Detroit this year.
Charlie continues to be the first licensed driver with diabetes to win an INDYCAR race. But what really sets this racer apart may be his fan base. The diabetes community stands strong behind Kimball, who is making great strides while living with diabetes.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the support of his teammates and loved ones has been a big part of what helps Charlie manage his diabetes on and off the track.
For the more than 29 million people living with diabetes in the United States, Charlie’s story is proof that it’s possible to pursue your dreams, even with diabetes.
For many patients and their families, the diagnosis can be daunting. For Kimball, his diagnosis 7 years ago (October 16, 2007) almost caused him to give up his dream of racing at the highest level.
However, Charlie worked with his health care and racing teams to develop a system to help his trackside diabetes management. In addition to taking insulin with a newly-launched prefilled pen, Charlie also watches his diet and uses a monitor that tracks his blood sugar levels to ensure his diabetes is managed before and during his time in the race car.
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Charlie is sharing his inspiring story and discussing how he manages his condition in order to compete at the highest level.
Provided by Novo Nordisk
