[Lefty Noob]

Broncos QB Jay Cutler has been diagnosed with Type I Diabetes.

According to the Associated Press, "The 25-year-old Cutler found out about two weeks ago that he was diabetic and needed daily insulin injections, [Cutler's business manager Marty] Garafalo told The Associated Press... He said Cutler was managing his disease and 'in no way is his football career jeopardized.'"

Cutler has Type 1 diabetes - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

[NASCAR Gnome]

Good luck to the young man!


Cutler diagnosed with diabetes - The Denver Post


I think he should do fine but don't people with diabetes have trouble healing from cuts and *God forbid* broken bones???

Our old parish priest had diabetes and broke his ankle stepping off a curb. They set it and all but about 6 months later, we found out that they had to amputate from below the knee because gangrene had set in! Comparing a 60-something parish priest to a stud pro quarterback is probably not a good comparison but I don't know any better...

[Lefty Noob]

Well, a neighbor of mine just lost his diabetic son to pneumonia... I guess they couldn't properly treat the pneumonia without causing problems with his diabetes. I don't fully understand, but it's going to be an uphill battle for a professional athlete with the disease. Good luck, son.

[Seahawker 562]

Good luck Jay.

[azrael492]

My aunt has had diabetes as long as I can remember...I believe she was diagnosed as a child. She lives a fairly normal life, but she does have problems in certain areas. Her blood sugar fluctuates and she ends up inthe hospital. They may have to have a specialist on the sidelines for him in case of emergency.

[Dusty]

I'm sure the Bronco medical staff will be prepared for any emergency if one arises but frankly I knew a man who lived a long life with type 1 diabetes and as a matter of fact he's STILL alive and a huge Packer fan. I think Jay Cuter will be fine and is going to be a great quarterback.