Having only had diabetes for three years, the process of educating himself on what management routines worked for training and matches was a rapid one for Slade. But when his team are not helping to ruin the livers of rugby lovers across the country, Slade is also an excellent player for the Exeter Chiefs. In pre-season, every session was tough, but at the tournament we reined it back in to keep our bodies fresh. If you can do that, Clinicians offered finger-prick blood tests to fans to identify their risk of type 2 diabetes. We were mucking about, testing our bloods because it was a new thing none of us had seen before. limit you any way physically. You don’t want to play the game in your mind a day early. Have the chats you need to with the boys, but then rest up and get ready.
Monday would be the first training day, but it would be fairly low-key. It’s not going to affect how fast you can run or Name: Henry Slade Date of birth: March 19, 1993 Hometown: Plymouth, England Diabetes Type: Type 1 Rugby fly-half Henry Slade signed his first professional contract with Exeter Chiefs at the age of 18, the same year in which he also developed type 1 diabetes. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Carl, our chef, would always have his station making special things there and then. "If I feel like I need or want carbs, I’ll have them and inject accordingly. “On a match day, I actually don’t mind it because it does take your mind off things. The way I look at it is you can’t change what’s happened to you. Now aged 22, Slade has adapted to life with diabetes… ", Slade is also very open about his type 1 diabetes diagnosis and how he tries to let it little affect his life. It has changed my life, but I’m still able to do everything I want to. The disease is controlled by shots of insulin and diet. whatever you want, it’s just about having control. “You don’t realise, though, that most people don’t have a clue and know nothing about diabetes. Slade has not let his diabetes hinder his ambitions In Japan we got a lie-in, because kick-offs were quite late: the final was 6pm. Your mind is elsewhere, so you are able to relax a bit more. Slade discovered he had diabetes aged 18 – but he has won 26 caps so far for England as a gifted centre. Rugby star Henry Slade has revealed how he discovered he had type 1 diabetes – as the result of a schoolboy lark. that before a match, I’d come in with a higher blood sugar.”. "I always eat pretty well, but I’ve never not eaten, say, carbs because I don’t want to have an injection," he explained. He's such a valued team player, in fact, that he landed from Tokyo on a Monday and was back in training at 8am the next day. frustrating having diabetes, but it doesn’t stop you doing anything. In Japan, that meant more onsens and massage. Before he was excelling for England, Slade had been making his name at Exeter, but his journey was almost derailed before it had begun, when he was diagnosed with diabetes before he began his first pre-season in 2011. The video which was posted on England Rugby’s YouTube highlights how the England and Exeter star struggles with this.
There’s always a sort of buffet on the go, which would have different things: in Japan it was noodles, rice, curries, but also other things such as lasagnes. But, if I was to do Then we always have snacks: chicken goujons, chocolate biscuits and milk. Then every night we chill. The 25-year-old spoke about how he needs to make sure before and during a game that his blood sugars were not too high or low, during a match. before I went out for a training session, I’d have to up it with a couple of “It’s frustrating having diabetes, but it doesn’t stop you doing anything. ‘It won’t affect you physically if you keep on top of it. Then there are people that think now I can’t eat any sugar at all.”, “The Dexcom G6 has enhanced my control enormously as it is constantly measuring my glucose levels. That would vary, but we always go out as a team. Diabetes.co.uk - the global diabetes community © 2003 - 2020 Diabetes Digital Media Ltd. Find support, ask questions and share your experiences with 315,007 members of the diabetes community. That can get a little frustrating, but then I sit back and think actually, that’s probably not their fault.”. Although, if I was to do that before a match I’d come in with a higher blood sugar.
here. l Hundreds of football supporters were yesterday tested for diabetes at the Premier League football match between Southampton and Cardiff. 3.30 on a Friday afternoon, like clockwork, every time. Twenty-six-year-old International rugby player, Henry Slade, developed Type 1 diabetes at the age of 18 – but doesn’t let it affect his performance on the pitch. If left untreated, type 1 diabetes can cause serious damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. The 25-year-old has become a key player for England despite living with the disease. Obviously the whole time we have our chef with us, in our hotels, cooking up fantastic meals for us boys during training. It’s frustrating having diabetes, but it doesn’t stop you doing anything. “My blood sugar Our day off.
At first, I didn’t know what to expect. He uses a Dexcom G6, a device which continuously monitors his blood sugar levels as opposed to him having to prick his finger with a testing lancet, and it is so advanced it can send data to the coaching staff if needed. Some nights it was pita breads with different fillings – always fantastic – and my favourite was when he did chilli beef nachos, which were really, really good. The Exeter and England centre may have been part of the side that capitulated spectacularly against Scotland in the final match of the Six Nations – a performance which led the coach Eddie Jones to question the side’s “psyche” – but Slade operates with an extra layer of thought occupying his mind throughout every game. When asked if diabetes has changed him, Slade answered: “I wouldn’t say it’s changed my life. I’ve got diabetes and it’s something I just have to live with. Exeter’s support for Slade has been key in helping him develop a routine to control his condition. The first comprehensive, free and open to all online step-by-step guide to improving hypo awareness. ‘He had his blood-testing kit so we all had a go. He was initially unconcerned, but realised he needed to take action when another test the next day revealed that his blood sugar levels were even higher. We have the best supplements, best nutrition and then rest up in down time. Be self-disciplined, rigorous and test yourself all the time.’. Then you have the rest of the day off, with a meeting in the evening to start prep for the next week. Slade, who scored two tries in England’s Six Nations victory against Ireland last week and is due to start today’s match against France at Twickenham, tests his blood sugar at half-time. The Hypo Program is the world's first and only structured education program. Now aged 22, Slade has adapted to life with diabetes, but admitted there was a moment he thought his career may have come to a premature end. We play the game. It is a condition that affects 400,000 people in the UK, with England centre Henry Slade one of those living with it. “When people ask about how you developed diabetes, they often think you’ve eaten too many sweets. then there’s nothing you can’t do.”. Simple, practical, free. That’s where we do our main contact bit, because if you don’t do contact I tend to feel a bit shocked... Well, not shocked, not as ready for the contact at the weekend.
It’ll be a fast session, not too much contact, but at full pace. jelly babies, which would last me up to an hour and a half.
I worked with Jones on his autobiography for three years and, while writing the last chapter, we met on the Monday night after England lost the final. Then we have a bit more food, the chance to get some stuff done for the game and then I always have a bath to make my legs feel nice.
It keeps me relaxed.”.
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It’s up to you what you do, anything you need to get yourself ready. However, there was a moment he thought his career may have to come to a premature end because of his diagnosis. “I think that little bit of switching off when you think about your sugars does help. A lot of the week is quite geared up, getting moved towards performing well, but after the game and before the next training day is a bit of time to relax and reflect. This really is a great watch for anyone with or without diabetes.
We used them most days, actually. "But in terms of mental arousal, getting myself back up for playing, I find it pretty easy. WATCH: Powerful video reveals Henry Slade’s struggle with diabetes. He would alleviate these problems by having sweets during the game and by wearing a chip on his arm which is linked to an App on his phone. Steinway piano customers claim they were duped into ‘investment’, Meghan Markle's sister Samantha set to rake in £100k through Royal baby media appearances, Jamal Khashoggi Was Only Placed On Saudi Arabia’s Blacklist In 2016, Right After He Criticized Donald Trump, My Family star Robert Lindsay starring in panto to raise money for hospital that saved his daughter's life, US bans entry to foreigners from Brazil after COVID-19 cases surge, Corrie fans worried for Carla as backstage snap teases Roy and Wayne drama, Coronavirus sufferer took flight on busy plane after learning he had Covid-19, Donald Trump gets planning permission for second golf course on Scottish estate with 450-room hotel and spa, Jon Voight says Trump 'must win' the election to save America from 'evil' Joe Biden in passionate Twitter video plea, CNN's Jake Tapper grills Lara Trump over Whitmer 'lock her up' chants as she claims president was just 'having fun, Eva Mendes Jokes That Her & Ryan Gosling’s Daughters Esmerelda, 6 & Amada, 4, Are ‘Bossy’, 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Adds 'On My Block' Star Danny Ramirez. It’s just a matter of controlling it and if you can do that then there’s nothing you can’t do.”. Spencer Matthews explains how sobriety changed his life, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain explains how his injury changed his training, The 9-to-5 workout of one of the first male cheerleaders to perform at the Superbowl, The greatest sports scandals in history. “It shouldn’t We’d go there after training on Wednesday and then have a meal out.
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