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Zverev Manages Type 1 Diabetes to Reach Stuttgart Final

He keeps his energy consistent under pressure by using on-court glucose checks with timed insulin doses.

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Overview

  • He reached the Stuttgart Weissenhof final this month while controlling his blood sugar during play.
  • He measures his blood sugar at every changeover and reports that maintaining glucose in his target range ensures stable performance in 90 percent of matches.
  • Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes before starting school, he adapted to routine insulin injections and uses a continuous glucose sensor to monitor levels in real time.
  • A 2023 incident at the French Open saw his on-court insulin injection initially mistaken for doping before match officials resumed his medical routine.
  • Fellow athletes such as Matthias Steiner and Anne Haug also balance continuous monitoring and insulin adjustments to compete successfully at elite levels.