Pittsburgh Steelers Kendall Simmons is not your ordinary athlete, he has type 2 diabetes. Diagnosed his first year, all he could think about was, “Why did it happen to me?” Kendall admits as an athlete you don’t want people to see your vulnerable side but when it comes to diabetes you’ll have those times.

Watch as Kendall describes his approach to being a professional athlete with diabetes, and how he manages his diabetes while optimizing his performance on the field. Don’t let your diabetes get in the way of your dreams!