I got diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes in January of 2020, right when I started seeing my potential in climbing and being full of motivation - the news crushed me at first. I was unsure how it would affect my life and what this meant for my sports activities. Luckily there where a few stellar examples of professional Athletes, showing what was still possible as a type 1 diabetic. Reassured and with a lot of help from my Family, I started to learn and adjust to my new and individual challenges. I do believe we did quite well, as I managed to qualify for my first international competition just 5 months later.
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Over the last few years I travelled to a lot of different countries and continents for competitions. I had to adjust to my blood sugar changing due to different foods, jetlag and the adrenalin. Throughout these competitions I struggled, failed and learned a lot of different lessons... Lessons and Experiences that I'm trying to share on this Page, to help others manage their diabetes better, and encourage them, that with the right amount of discipline and a bit of patience, Diabetes isn’t holding you back from competing.​