Episode 291 - Lauren Cox T1D WNBA NCAA Champion

Repost! We’re sharing Lauren’s episode from 2023 because she is a member of the USA Basketball 3x3 National Team! If you haven’t watched 3x3 basketball in the Olympics, you should check it out here.

We also include Lauren’s live Q&A from the Diabetes Legends Basketball clinic in Dallas!

Lauren Cox is live in the studio with Rob and Eritrea! You can watch the entire episode on YouTube or you can listen here. This very cool in-person episode covers a wide swath of topics:

  • The reigning legacy of the whole Cox family

  • Lauren’s diagnosis story

  • Growing up with T1D

  • Being a #1 player and an inspirational figure at a young age

  • Athlete’s attunement to blood sugar

  • Advocating for yourself in the big leagues

  • The Spanish league and managing diabetes overseas

  • a cameo from Lauren’s sister, Whitney

  • And MORE

We want to hear from you. Send those questions, comments, queries, and general diabetes concerns to THE MAILBAG at mailbag@diabeticsdoingthings.com!