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Why does Alexander Zverev use continuous insulin? The former world number 2 is not a new face in the tennis world. The 26-year-old American tennis player suffers from type 1 diabetes. He...
27 Mei 2024 · Insulin Administration: Zverev administers insulin via an insulin pen, carefully monitoring his blood sugar levels during matches. His tennis bag contains everything he needs to maintain optimal glucose levels.
8 Jun 2023 · Alexander Zverev is now free to use insulin to manage his type 1 diabetes as needed—even while a match is in progress—at Roland Garros, after successfully lobbying the tournament to change...
6 Jun 2023 · On Monday, Alexander Zverev expressed his frustration over the prohibition of insulin intake on the court during changeovers at the 2023 French Open. Zverev was facing Grigor Dimitrov in the...
27 Jun 2024 · Zverev has a special allowance from the International Tennis Integrity Agency to use insulin, which is normally prohibited by WADA, to manage his blood sugar.
8 Ogo 2022 · Zverev was diagnosed with diabetes aged three, and administers his insulin via an insulin pen after taking regular readings during matches.
9 Jun 2023 · Earlier this week, during his Round of 16 match at the French Open, German tennis star Alexander Zverev was told by a match official that he could not inject insulin for his type 1 diabetes on court because it looked “weird”. He was also prevented from administering his insulin during a toilet break.
