… make and use all the insulin it needs for pregnancy. People with diabetes are at a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness and other eye problems, and lower-limb amputations.
“I’m excited to be a part of kicking off the Diabetes Dance Dare helping increase awareness and support for the mission of the American Diabetes Association. I’m also looking forward to seeing some dance moves from Shane, Shaq and Rashad, since I’ve challenged them to the Diabetes Dance Dare,” said Detroit punter and Team Tackle member Sam Martin.
“I was affected by diabetes through my grandpa, and I never actually got the chance to meet him. He passed away before I was born due to complications from type 1 diabetes. As a member of Team Tackle, I hope football fans and people across the country will join the Diabetes Dance Dare to show off their dance moves! Together, we will generate awareness and support for the American Diabetes Association.”
To be apart of the Diabetes Dare Dance, click here.