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July 18, 2018
Sam Benger

Game Plan T1D Intro with Founder Sam Benger

July 18, 2018
Sam Benger
July 18, 2018
Sam Benger

Tagged: diabetes, game plan, t1d, t1d athlete, diabetic athlete, athletic

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Episode 22 is LIVE ⚑️πŸ’₯πŸ₯˜πŸ§—‍♂️
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Insightful conversation with adventure photojournalist, climber, nutrition experimenter, turned nursing student, Stephen Richert @livingvertical . Such an interesting talk! Tune in now!
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#diabeticathlete #t1dathlete #gameplant1d #lifestyle #holistichealth #keto #findyourgameplan Episode 21 is LIVE βš‘οΈπŸ€πŸ’ͺ
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We had an awesome conversation with Northeastern Basketball (@gonumbasketball) senior and NBA hopeful, Anthony Green (@agreen57) about basketball and Type One Diabetes. Check out our first video on YouTube! **Link in bio** (Big thanks to @quentintyler21 for the video production work)
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#diabeticathlete #t1dathlete #gameplant1d #findyourgameplan Episode 20 is LIVE πŸ’₯βš‘οΈπŸš΄β€β™€οΈ
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Had the opportunity to chat with @mandymarquardt about her journey as a diabetic athlete. 15 National Titles, 2 National Records, numerous Pan-American medals in sprint cycling, ALL achieved with T1D. Now Mandy has her sights set on the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Tune in now to hear her amazing story! @teamnovonordisk @usacycling β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”
#diabeticathlete #t1dathlete #gameplant1d #findyourgameplan Proud of these efforts by groups like @embrac3movement, every drop of insulin, test strip, and syringe counts in the fight to level the diabetes care playing field and ensure no one goes without the care they need to live. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ #RepostPlus @embrac3movement
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This is what we have to so far from all the income from T-shirt/hoodie sales, along with donations! All unopened. If you need supplies, let us know, we’ll send them to you guys at no cost at all. Our mission at Embrac3 is to be able to get these supplies into the right hands that need them, that can’t afford them, or their insurance doesn’t cover it. Message us if you’re in need or know somebody that’s in need. Nobody should pay $600 or more a month just to live. We Embrac3 Diabetes by helping each other out. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”
#diabetes #diabetic #diabeticfood #diabeticdiet #diabeticawareness #diabetesawareness #t1d #type1diabetes #type1diabetic #type1diabetesawareness #t1diabetes #t1dlookslikeme #insulin #pump #insulinpump #breakfast #diabeticbreakfast #stress #podcast #embrace #embracemovement #diabetescamp #t1dwarrior #nationaldiabetesmonth #nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #embracingdiabetes Episode 19 is LIVE! πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺ🏈
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On this episode of the Game Plan T1D Podcast, I sat down with NFL veteran and T1D all-star, Brandon Green! A T1D diagnosis at age 10 did nothing to damper Brandon’s love of all sports (yes, this includes tennis). Brandon excelled at football and would earn a scholarship to Rice University on his way to the NFL, where Brandon played 5 years as a defensive end for the Jaguars, Rams, and Seahawks. In the episode Brandon revisits the specific strategies he used to allow him to excel in the NFL as a Diabetic. Tune in now!
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#t1dathlete #diabeticathlete #gameplant1d #findyourgameplan #diabetes #health Episode 18 is LIVE πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺπŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ
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Loved this conversation with holistic health coach and  @diabetichealthjournal author, @lauren_bongiorno !! Mindfulness can be a powerful tool for people living with T1D, especially athletes!! Tune in now! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”
#diabeticathlete #gameplant1d #lifestyle #findyourgameplan  #holistichealth Episode 17 is live πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺπŸ’πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈ
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I had a great talk with T1D athlete, Kelly Wild(@kellywild8). Kelly excelled in various sports winning a world championship with Team USA Hockey and playing hockey for the Ohio State University before transitioning to CrossFit. Kelly would make it to the CrossFit Games, the competition to find the fittest athletes on Earth, three times. Kelly is now focused on competitive Olympic weightlifting. Listen in now!
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#diabeticathlete #t1dathlete #lifestyle #gameplant1d Episode 16 is LIVE! πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ
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Need some Monday motivation? 
Check out SΓ©bastien Sasseville:
Climb Everest βœ…
Run across the Sahara Desert βœ…
Run across Canadaβœ…
ALL WITH T1D!
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#diabeticathlete #gameplant1d #findyourgameplan #t1dathlete Check out the latest β€œI Have a Game Plan” blog series post from @pezzaiolimarcus. Marcus has a unique story in being diagnosed in his early 30s. Read more on Marcus and see how he’s managing his T1D by setting goals and staying fit. Love it πŸ’ͺπŸ’₯
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#diabeticathlete #t1dathlete #gameplant1d #lifestyle #findyourgameplan Episode 15 is LIVE! πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺ⛹️‍♂️
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Had a great conversation with one of my favorite people in the T1D community, Rob Howe. After being diagnosed at age 16, Rob began accelerating as an athlete. Eventually, he would fulfill his lifelong dream of playing professional basketball. Outside of athletics, Rob created @diabeticsdoingthings, a platform and podcast that tells the story of everyday people living with T1D.
Tune in now to hear Rob’s story and his tips for excelling with Type One Diabetes!
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#diabeticathlete #gameplant1d #lifestyle #t1dathlete #health #athlete #motivation Had the opportunity to speak at Emerson College with students in a β€œSports & Civic Engagement” course about the philanthropic work we are doing at Game Plan T1D.
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We had a brainstorm session where the students pitched ideas on how Game Plan T1D can hit some our 5 year strategic goals as a non-profit. Awesome day and thank you to @emersoncollege β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”
Check out Game Plan T1D now to see some of our latest content! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”
#diabetescommunity #diabeticathlete #gameplant1d #insulinforall Episode 14 is LIVE! πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺπŸ₯Š
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I sat down with the UK’s FIRST diabetic professional boxer, Muhammad Ali! After winning his pro debut back in September, Muhammad is back in the ring November 17th looking to continue building momentum. He has his eyes set on a World Title run and wants to inspire the T1D community along the way. So impressed with Muhammad’s positivity and resiliency! Tune in now! (*link in bio*)
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#t1d #diabetesawareness #diabetescommunity #diabetes #diabeticathlete #t1dathlete #athlete #t1dstrong #t1dwarrior #lifestyle #gameplant1d Episode 13 is LIVE! πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺπŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ
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Tune in now to hear 10x Olympic Medalist (5x Gold) swimmer and diabetic, Gary Hall Jr. and I discuss diabetes, the Olympics, swimming, healthcare and everything in between. What a powerful conversation! Big thank you to @grayhallidayjr β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”
#t1d #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dathlete #diabadass #diabetes #diabetescommunity #diabetesawareness #athlete #lifestyle Episode 12 is live πŸ’₯βœŠπŸŒοΈβ€β™€οΈ
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Had an amazing conversation with former LPGA Tour contender and Golf Channel’s Big Break Winner, Carling Nolan. I was so impressed by Carling’s unique positivity! πŸ˜„ Tune in now on iTunes, Spotify, acast, YouTube, SoundCloud, or the Game Plan T1D website.
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#t1d #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dathlete #diabadass #diabetes #diabetestype1 #diabetesawareness #diabetescommunity Episode 11 is LIVE πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺπŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ
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Honored to have been able to speak with Phil Southerland this episode. After a T1D diagnosis at 7 months old, Phil was told he wouldn’t live past 25. Despite these doubts, Phil would go on to cycle on a professional level, found his own professional cycling squad, Team Novo Nordisk, and raise $100 million to improve accessibility to insulin and other diabetic supplies around the globe. And he’s not done yet!!!
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#t1d #t1dathlete #diabetes #diabetesawareness #diabetescommunity #gameplant1d Episode 11 is LIVE πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺπŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ
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Honored to have been able to speak with Phil Southerland this episode. After a T1D diagnosis at 7 months old, Phil was told he wouldn’t live past 25. Despite these doubts, Phil would go on to cycle on a professional level, found his own professional cycling squad, Team Novo Nordisk, and raise $100 million to improve accessibility to insulin and other diabetic supplies around the globe. And he’s not done yet!!!
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#t1d #t1dathlete #diabetes #diabetesawareness #diabetescommunity #gameplant1d πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺπŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈRead more about our latest β€œI Have a Game Plan” Blog Series subject, Marvelous White on the Game Plan T1D site! At just 10 years old, Marvelous competes as a sprinter in AAU meets as well as the Junior Olympics. What an impressive young lady! T1D can’t hold her back!
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#t1d #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dathlete #diabadass #gameplant1d #diabetes #diabetescommunity Episode 10 is LIVE! πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺ⚾️
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β€œPositivity is a decision.” LOVED my conversation with T1D athlete and cancer survivor, Billy Fredrick! Whether it was conquering opposing pitchers in the College World Series or overcoming a cancer diagnosis, Billy’s experiences of resiliency and poise are powerful to listen to! Tune in now on iTunes, Spotify, acast, YouTube, SoundCloud, or on the Game Plan T1D website (**link in bio**)
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#t1d #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dathlete #diabadass #diabetes #diabetesawareness #diabetescommunity #gameplant1d πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺπŸ§—β€β™‚οΈ Our latest β€œI Have a Game Plan” blog series article was written by the courageous and talented, Liam Scott (@rocktype1).
An amazing story!! Go check it out on the Game Plan T1D site now (**link in bio**).
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#diabeticathlete #diabetescommunity #diabetes #diabetesawareness #diabadass #t1dstrong #t1dwarrior #t1d #t1dathlete Episode 9 is LIVE! πŸ’ͺπŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ
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I was lucky enough to sit down with track and field phenom, Kate Hall. 2x High School National Champ, 2x NCAA National Champ, and Aspiring Olympian in long jump all accomplished with Diabetes! Tune in and be inspired!!
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#diabetes #diabetescommunity #diabeticathlete #t1d #diabadass #t1dstrong

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