# Have Diabetes? Discover What You’re Made Of! Featuring Inspiration from Dexcom Warriors Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147/have-diabetes-discover-what-you-re-made-of-featuring-inspiration-from-dexcom-warriors Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147/have-diabetes-discover-what-you-re-made-of-featuring-inspiration-from-dexcom-warriors.md Podcast: [Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147) Published: 2025-07-29T02:59:55+00:00 Episode link: https://tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/80 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/1087a9f0/c1d30ca9.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147/episodes/have-diabetes-discover-what-you-re-made-of-featuring-inspiration-from-dexcom-warriors Duration seconds: 2133 ## Resource Managing type 1 diabetes while balancing college sports, academics, and everyday life is no small feat. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman sit down with two remarkable Dexcom U athletes—baseball pitcher Leo and soccer/track star Amber—to talk about how they're thriving with T1D on and off the field. From diagnosis stories to game-day strategies, device hacks, and mentoring others with diabetes, Leo and Amber open up about what it really takes to perform at a high level while managing their diabetes as well as being a part of Dexcom U. Whether you're a student-athlete, a parent, or just looking for inspiration, this episode is a powerful reminder that diabetes doesn’t have to hold you back. Key Topics: Introducing Dexcom U: What it is, how it empowers college athletes with diabetes, and why representation matters. Meet Leo and Amber: Their personal diagnosis journeys, sports backgrounds, and paths to Dexcom U. Navigating sports with T1D: How Leo and Amber manage blood sugars during intense practices, games, and competition. From burnout to balance: Amber shares her emotional journey through diabetes burnout and finding motivation through community. Coaches, teammates & T1D: How athletes talk about diabetes with their teams, and why open communication can be powerful (and sometimes scary). Facing fear of judgment: The pressure to “power through” highs and lows—and when it's okay to speak up. Mentorship and community: How Dexcom U helps athletes with T1D connect Changing the narrative: Why T1D can actually lead to healthier habits, more mindful living, and even longer lives. Real Perspective: Personal advice from Leo and Amber for young athletes, college students, and anyone newly diagnosed. Visit TCOYD's Website for more diabetes edutainment for… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147/episodes/have-diabetes-discover-what-you-re-made-of-featuring-inspiration-from-dexcom-warriors/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147/have-diabetes-discover-what-you-re-made-of-featuring-inspiration-from-dexcom-warriors.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.