Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler Tells his Diabetes Story in New Web Videos on chicagobears.com Rising star reveals emotions around diagnosis and how he’s managing diabetes in the NFL October 2009 – As NFL quarterback Jay Cutler fought through illness during the 2007 season – constantly fatigued, losing 35 pounds, in what was later diagnosed as type 1 diabetes – he thought he might be dying. That’s one of the revelations we hear from the Pro Bowl quarterback in a series of new Web videos about his life with diabetes, launched today on www.chicagobears.com. The videos are also available at www.touchdownsfordiabetes.com and www.jaycutlersix.com. Produced by Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly), a worldwide leader in diabetes research, the “Jay Cutler on Diabetes” webisode series takes us inside Cutler’s life with diabetes on and off the field. Episodes 1-3 were released today in conjunction with the Chicago Bears. The videos are part of Cutler’s work with Lilly on the Touchdowns for Diabetes camp scholarship program (www.touchdownsfordiabetes.com). Future episodes will be launched in November during American Diabetes Month and will focus on Cutler’s efforts to connect with kids and families affected by diabetes. Lilly’s award-winning documentary film crew began shooting the videos in January, when Cutler and Lilly kicked off their national offseason tour of children’s hospitals. In the episodes released today, Cutler describes being sick but not knowing what was wrong as he played …
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Fuck all you ppl who think Cutler sucks…..This man is like my role-model…..he should have only threw like 18 picks on the year…..it doesnt help that he had a shitty O-Coordinator and Inexperienced WR’s…. Hes only gonna get better, and all the ppl who think cutler sucks are all BANDWAGON fans!!!!
He can control his diabetes but his interceptionitis seems to have no cure
ur a retarded like really? I know at least seven 8 year old kids, that are smarter then u mrzach888 I mean I’ve seen stupidity, but in this case u can’t cure yours!
@pfengdabeast I’m aware of what diabetes does. It runs in my family. I wasn’t commenting on what affect diabetes “might have” had on Cutler. I was commenting on the ignorant ass comments that were left on this video, (which now have been removed), about his diabetes.
@ImmortalRites84 diabetes causes u to lose muscle, lose focus, and become weaker/more tired. it definentely could affect your throwing
his diabetes caused his 27 interceptions, i forgive him.
What does being diabetic have to do with throwing a interception? That makes no sense. You need to think before you type.
cutlerr rockkkss!!
so thats why he throws so many interceptions
thats shit nasty
Yes, lets just focus soley on the negative and forget about all of the good things he has done for young kids and people with diabeties. And I am sure he didn’t “choose” not to show up. Im sure you wouldn’t know but when someone has this thing called a “life” sometimes stuff can come up. So why don’t you go jump off a cliff.
so cool of him to share this…I had no idea like me he is a diabetic too…
interceptions dont lie, but look at brett favre, when he started in the nfl he sucked worse than anybody ive ever seen but look at him now! jay cutler has a good arm and i bet he’ll get better. he’s a rookie anyway he’ll be back
Jay, if you ever are surfing the web and happen to see this video and read the comments, I just want you to know that you are mine and my families hero. You are a role model and a class act. Go Jay and Go Bears!!!
I applaud him for being so strong about this. I have a family member who had Type 1 Diabetes and it was really hard. Good job Jay
No excuses for 20 picks , however , this man is a stud , and the future SuperBowl MVP of the Chicago Bears in the next three years , no doubt about it.
Jay and the bears will bounce back, he will be the bears best quarterback. I have faith
Last year in Denver, there was a big diabetes fundraiser that featured Cutler…however, Cutler chose not to show up. Way to be a role model, class act and decent person.
I’m a type 1 diabetic and its a inspiration to me to see him play on the field cause its hard. Go Cutler go Bears!
I am a lifelong Denver fan and I think he is a roosterbehind. Seriously I’m a type 1 diabetic and I still think he is a fresh scented vaginal cleaning product. I met him in person and he is such a slug! I do hope he has a long life of good health though!
Respect the man for what he has and what he does as player. Amazing !!!
not only that but he looks like he’s got a mild case of down syndrome too
cutlers an asshat
The Bears and Jay will go all the Way.
An insperation to everyone. I am so glad that such a strong person and a strong inspirational leader is quarterbacking my team. Go Jay and go bears!