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goodbye Kirtys

by happytorq » 24 Jan 2014, 17:44

Scott Brehaut wrote:Implants? Not the ones I've been offered - I will have to investigate!!
If I was offered implants I'd never leave the house.

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by Scott Brehaut » 24 Jan 2014, 13:52

Heritage gull wrote: Assuming it is Type 1 Diabetes (requires regular insulin), there is no reason why he can't play sport at the highest level. Diet (carbohydrates) and insulin can be matched to give him all the energy he needs to perform. I have dealt with elite cyclists and footballers (AFL) with Diabetes, and no probs if managed well. Scott's point about insulin pump might be a reason though, but they are usually implants, so shouldn't be an issue.
HG :)
Implants? Not the ones I've been offered - I will have to investigate!!

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by diamondgirl » 24 Jan 2014, 11:25

Heritage Gull knows what she is talking about, so I wonder if it is health reasons that have forced this issue?
A shame either way, in my opinion. I liked Kirtys, as a player. Oh well, I suppose we will find out the reason at some stage.

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by Heritage gull » 24 Jan 2014, 07:45

ferrarilover wrote:Yeah, same here. The tone of the message on the OS ("DD is always a phone call away") suggests that it is indeed his Diabeetus (the Yanks'll get it) which has forced this move.

Can one of our medical men (or women) explain why diabetes means he can't play football, please.

Matt.
Assuming it is Type 1 Diabetes (requires regular insulin), there is no reason why he can't play sport at the highest level. Diet (carbohydrates) and insulin can be matched to give him all the energy he needs to perform. I have dealt with elite cyclists and footballers (AFL) with Diabetes, and no probs if managed well. Scott's point about insulin pump might be a reason though, but they are usually implants, so shouldn't be an issue.
HG :)

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by hector » 24 Jan 2014, 07:08

Also, Mark Loram played with diabetes as well, and he never struck me as the type to rigorously follow a healthy diet...I may be wrong though.

Good luck to macKenzie!

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by nickfrench82 » 23 Jan 2014, 20:46

Fair point! Unless the condition is worse?

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by Scott Brehaut » 23 Jan 2014, 19:47

nickfrench82 wrote:Not an expert, but I'd imagine having to adapt his diet to lessen the impact of the diabetes may mean he can't follow the dietary requirements of the club/a footballer?
It didn't do any harm to Gary Mabbutt

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by nickfrench82 » 23 Jan 2014, 19:31

Not an expert, but I'd imagine having to adapt his diet to lessen the impact of the diabetes may mean he can't follow the dietary requirements of the club/a footballer?

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by Scott Brehaut » 23 Jan 2014, 19:11

I'm diabetic too which means I also get tired and drained, but that's more to do with the fact that I'm also a fat basta*d and an insomniac.

;-)

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by Dutchgull » 23 Jan 2014, 19:08

I am diabetic and at times get very tired and drained of energy . Mind you it may have something to do with my age ! But seriously it can affect your whole life and life style.

:( :( :(

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by gullno4 » 23 Jan 2014, 16:15

all the best for the future!

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by Scott Brehaut » 23 Jan 2014, 16:07

I thought it was "complications" due to diabetes.

There is no reason (as far as I know) why he can't play football with diabetes.

EDIT: That said - if he was using a pump instead of injections that he may not be able to play any form of contact sport due to the pump being connected to him.
That's the only thing I can think of.

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by ferrarilover » 23 Jan 2014, 15:44

Yeah, same here. The tone of the message on the OS ("DD is always a phone call away") suggests that it is indeed his Diabeetus (the Yanks'll get it) which has forced this move.

Can one of our medical men (or women) explain why diabetes means he can't play football, please.

Matt.

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by diamondgirl » 23 Jan 2014, 15:10

That is disappointing news. I thought he had a lot of potential. I, sort of, hope that it is the illness (Not that I wish the lad ill health of course) that has forced this decision, rather than any "Footballing" reason?

Whatever, I would like to wish Kirtys all the very best for the future. A very likeable young man.

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by PhilGull » 23 Jan 2014, 14:30

Well that's a massive disappointment. I guess the illness got the better of him.
Wish him all the best for the future.

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