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Diabetes is an insidious disease that strikes at any age.  In addition to sneaking up on individuals, diabetes has a history of symptoms which, if not identified quickly can take a huge toll on a person and greatly interfere with their life.

Diabetes knows no boundaries.  It can attack a homemaker, a business man or woman, a person of any ethnic group or age, and even amateur or professional athletes.

One case in point is the Washington Nationals Baseball Team.  One of their players, first baseman Dmitri Young, has diabetes.  This does not preclude him playing baseball, just as diabetes does not preclude Mary Tyler Moore from acting. 

However, when a person  – even a pro athlete – is battling symptoms of diabetes that are affecting his or her ability to play, that is a different story.  Dmitri Young is in a tough situation.  He is having trouble controlling the symptoms of his diabetes and, as a result is unable to join his team on the road.  He had had to stay in
Washington, D.C. to deal with trying to get his diabetes under control.

There are times when the symptoms are slight enough that they don’t create big enough problems that can take one away from work.  However, in some cases the symptoms interfere with basic performance.  In Dmitri Young’s case, his symptoms will not allow him to play ball.  He is suffering from vision problems and dizziness, not a good combination for a ball player.

Many diabetics experience flare ups from time to time and have to work with their physicians to get their symptoms under control.  This can involve a variety of things including special diet, adjusting medication, exercise and/or rest and other assistance to get the individual back on track.

It is not known how long Dmitri Young will have to stay in D.C. while his team is on the road.  This can be devastating to anyone, but especially to an athlete.  Hopefully, he and his medical professionals will find the right combination of tools to get his symptoms under control and help him get back in the game soon.