Nationals Dmitri Young still battling weight loss and diabetes
March 10, 2008 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Diabetic MLB ex-Tiger Dmitri Young is frustrated with his lack of weight loss and diabetic complications that could occur as a result.
The 2007 National League comeback player of the year told mlb.com that he exercised, hired a chef to prepare food out of a cookbook for diabetics and even tried to fast for a day. But he still tips the scales around 290 pounds.
His doctors are blaming his weight retention on insulin. He is now on new medication and the Nationals have hired a nutritionist. Mr. Young had been on the same medication since his diagnosis so maybe it is time for an adjustment, get things all stirred up. Battling for his first base position against fellow teammate Nick Johnson should also help to get him movin’ and groovin’.
via freep.com
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