Comments on: Kris Freeman Update: Breaking D-Ground in Olympic Endurance Sports

By: Carlos

Carlos — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:57:17 +0000

I like Kris’ attitude to life. He knows how to deal with obstacles and challenges that are thrown at him. Competing at the Olympic level with diabetes certaily exemplifies a “can do” steely attitude.

He has given my me and my friends inspiration to do things I would never think me or my friends can do.

By: Devin Rettke

Devin Rettke — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:40:26 +0000

Kris I want to tell you that you are a role model already…..I am a 15 year old boy living with diabetes. At the age of 11 I started running triathlons to show others that “I could do it”. I have since competed in two National Youth Elite Triathlons Championships along with 30+ adult sprint triathlons. I am running my first Olympic Distance Triathlon this year in May at the Honolulu Triathlon. I am traveling to Boston this summer to help Gary Hall work with children who also have this disease. I am running the Cohasset triathlon with a diabetic team and I am going to give it my all to make them proud of me! It is people like you that give me inspiration and keep me going and believing in myself.
Aloha, Devin

By: Devin Rettke

Devin Rettke — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:38:02 +0000

By: Scott K. Johnson

Scott K. Johnson — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:57:41 +0000

Amy, I am loving these interviews. And Kris, you are TOTALLY a role model and inspiration to so many of us.

I love the line about “the enemy of good control is great control”.

By: becky

becky — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:56:08 +0000

You are awesome Kris!!!My son is inspired by you and your
determination.I have taught him to be the same way.NEVER
give up,NEVER let go of your dreams!!!NEVER let anyone tell
you it can’t be done because there is always a way!!Excellent
race,and lots courage to finish when you knew you wouldn’t win!!
Just know that there are so many kids with T1 that are watching
you!!

By: The Accuracy of Glucometers

The Accuracy of Glucometers — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:39:38 +0000

[...] “I don’t take a corrective bolus if I’m at 180 or lower. My doctor and I believe that the enemy of good control can be great control… meaning if you’re at 170 and correct, then you often drop down to 70, and then treat and bounce back up. It becomes a yo-yo effect.” -Kris Freeman, on Diabetes Mine [...]

By: Florian

Florian — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:49:16 +0000

Great interview and congratulations Kris on what you have done and accomplished.

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:04:57 +0000

I agree. To be in the Olympics is such an accomplishment that while Kris didn’t lead the pack there, he is leading the pack for Type I’s everywhere!

I hope Kris reads these comments and knows that we are in awe of his efforts! 45th in the WORLD is one heck of an achievement!

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:17 +0000

Kris, whether you get a medal or not YOU are in inspiration to ALL Kids and ADULTS with Type 1 diabetes. My daughter is almost 7, she’s had diabetes for over 4 years. You are a hero to her. Having a low during that race shows our kids that diabetes can throw you a punch, it can pop up at any time, anyplace and TRY to knock you down, but you don’t have to let it. by getting up after you got glucose and finishing that race you showed our kids what a HERO you are! I’m PROUD to say my child looks up to you! I’m proud to say Kris Freeman is from NH.. I hope one day my little girl can meet you! You are MOST DEFINITELY A ROLE MODEL FOR KIDS AND ADULTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES!!

By: Shelley Reilly

Shelley Reilly — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:10:13 +0000

This is so wonderful. My grandson is 10 with JDRF and just wants to know he can be as normal as everyone else. Good luck and luck for all who have this disease. We need a cure!