The diabetes world’s own Indy 500 Hero is cleared to race. After a sudden non-diabetes related illness yesterday sidelined Charlie Kimball from the mostly ceremonial 500 Festival Parade and 33-driver introduction to the crowd.
Race official Chip Ganassi stated the illness IS NOT diabetes related but rather a ’24-hour virus’ of which Charlie was receiving fluids and resting.
What we know that most others do not, is that a 24 hour virus is not JUST A VIRUS for those with diabetes. But the good news is that a member of Charlie’s Race Team stated he is all set to go today for the race which begins right after noon ET today.
So buckle your seat belts kids and watch and root for a real hero for all people with diabetes who proves, once again, that diabetes should stop you from nothing, even over 200 miles per hour.
Good Luck my friend.
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