Episode 297 - LIVE Diabetes Legends 2024 Q&A with Gary Forbes

Recorded on September 14th at the third Diabetes Legends Basketball Clinic in Denver, Colorado, this episode features NBA player Gary Forbes, one of only three players with type one diabetes to play in the league. Forbes shares his experiences and challenges, from managing diabetes while playing professional basketball to playing against Kobe Bryant. The episode also discusses the importance of speaking out about living with diabetes and the impact of connecting with others who share the condition. Gary also announces the release of the third volume of his graphic novel series, 'The Sole Survivors.' The episode ends with a live Q&A session with campers and their parents, covering topics ranging from diabetes management during injuries to nutritional advice for athletes. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:15 Special Guest: Gary Forbes 00:46 Gary's Journey with Diabetes 01:20 Exciting News and Announcements 02:00 Live Podcast and Q&A Session 03:28 Gary's Inspirational Story 06:13 Challenges of Managing Diabetes as an Athlete 10:37 Soul Survivors: Gary's Graphic Novel Series 12:01 Q&A with Campers and Parents 32:42 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements