diabetes

CHSAA Facing Disabilities Act Complaint Filed By Diabetic Swimmer

The Colorado High School Athletic Association is facing a potential lawsuit involving an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Fighting Diabetes, One Lap at a Time: Carly Lenett and Kristy Kowal

Kristy Kowal teamed up with Carly Lenett to give diabetes a run for its money. For the fourth year in a row, the pair swam side-by-side for 75 minutes together, non-stop, raising funds (over $25,000) and awareness for the American Diabetes Association.

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VIDEO: PATHSTAR 2014 Alcatraz Swim Week

PATHSTAR is a non-profit dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and fighting diabetes, particularly among Native American communitites. One of the organization’s major events is the yearly Alcatraz swim, where a group heads to San Francisco for a week and trains to swim the famous open water course near the island.

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9-year-old Carly Lenett teams up with Kristy Kowal to swim for Diabetes research

For the third year in a row, Pennsylvania 9-year-old Carly Lenett will lead a swim to raise money for the American Diabetes Association, with former U.S. Olympian Kristy Kowal alongside.

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November is American Diabetes Month – Meet a New Face of Courage

Hannah Vester of the College of William & Mary is one of many swimmers fighting the battle against diabetes – and winning.

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Diabetes Complications Leaves Brazil’s Matheus Santana Home from Junior Worlds

Matheus Santana has been forced to pull out of the World Junior Championships due to health issues. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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