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Originally Posted by kokobear  Believe me, he probably won't be taking shots on the sideline. It is much more likely that he will have to be slamming gatorade or other carb-laden foods. Exercise causes blood sugars to drop (especially repetitive arm movement, for some reason), and a shot on the sideline would just make matters worse. The only reason for a shot on the sideline is that he ate a large meal, and forgot to account for it in his insulin regimen. |
Candy also helps give a temporary sugar fix as well as orange juice.
As long as Cutler keeps his diabetes under control he should be fine. Most of these pro teams have dieticians on staff, and I'm sure they have a special diet prepared for him.