I recently attended a training camp about going to the #nextLevel. But it wasn’t about business goals or physical skills. CONTOUR® NEXT takes it to the #nextlevel in diabetes management. Knowing both adults and children that live with the disease the CONTOUR® NEXT Training Camp was a moment of inspiration.
The CONTOUR® NEXT Powered by Accuracy Campaign includes a new web platform that will act as a resource and support system for people managing diabetes. The web platform, poweredbyaccuracy.ca will provide inspirational stories, educational video content to support people living with diabetes. The goal is to help individuals maintain a healthy, active lifestyle through the Accuracy Coach program. Max Domi, a homegrown Canadian hockey player who currently plays for the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL will act as “head” coach.
At the CONTOUR® NEXT Training Camp, Max was more than welcoming to everyone in attendance. He led the kids through warm-up stretches and participated in ball hockey drills. Max offered up his own diabetes story, talking about his diagnoses and struggles. He encouraged the kids to ask him questions, which Canadians can do on the poweredbyaccuracy.ca site.
CONTOUR NEXT – #nextlevel in Diabetes management
Acting as “head” coach of the program, Max shares his own story, working closely with healthcare professionals and other people with diabetes to inspire and educate Canadians.
Max, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12, hopes that by opening up about his personal experiences he will inspire a call-to- action for Canadians to visit poweredbyaccuracy.ca to learn more about the disease.
Ultimately, he wants to encourage people living with diabetes to understand how they can still lead remarkable lives. “Managing diabetes can be hard, but with the right coaching and support there are no limits. It’s so important that people with diabetes have the confidence to develop a healthy mindset and take control,” says Domi. “I want to reach as many people as I can and share my own experience and tell my own story. Diabetes hasn’t stopped me and the goals I’ve set for myself, and it doesn’t have to stop anyone else.”
It was impressive to see the high level athletes and professionals who made their dreams a reality despite living with diabetes. There was a female MMA fighter, a doctor and Max himself. They all demonstrated that accurately managed diabetes can take you to the #nextLevel.
I would recommend anyone living with or without diabetes to visit poweredbyaccuracy.ca. I found the site really interesting in terms of learning more about exercise, health and lifestyle.
Note: this post is powered by CONTOUR NEXT. The views, as always, are my own.
I do not have diabetes but I have a couple friends that do. I wonder if they know about this?
I think putting a recognizable face to Diabetes is a smart idea. This makes it seem more real. Like, even your heroes can get Diabetes?
Diabetes can be a struggle but when managed correctly you can still follow their dreams. It’s great that there is a website where people can find out more information.
Diabetes sucks rocks, but seeing my friends and family battle it with projects like this is really inspiring. I have a friend with T1D who is the most optimistic woman you’ve ever met! It is so nice to see organizations like this attacking the root of the problem and getting the kids out and active!
I know a few people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes! Looks like a great site to visit with a lot of information!
I am sure my family uses these kind of products to manage their type 2 diabetes. Nice to see things have come such a long way.
It is amazing the progress they have made with these products!! This sounds like a great tool for managing diabetes!
This sounds like a great program for those with diabetes! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I am the caretaker of my uncle who has diabetes. I will have him check out this site.
Great program! I know a lot of people that struggle with diabetes every day. I’ll be sure to send them this info!
I will have to share this with my Dad. He has Diabetes and the website would be full of great information for us.
This site would be such a great source of support for people living with Diabetes. It is so important to have a good support system.
This program would be amazing for kids dealing with Diabetes. The website is a great way to learn and have the support you need.
I have a friend that was just diagnosed as diabetic. She just started her Insulin shots and is trying to learn as much as she can. I will share this with her so she can check out the site.
Both my father and father in law have diabetes. I want to share this with them. I’m glad you shared this with us!
I commend any person or parent with diabetes or a child with it. I had my friend’s diabetic 8 year old stay the night and I got absolutely no sleep worrying about his numbers all night.
I am glad I came across this article. I have a close family member with Type 2 Diabetes so I am very interested in diabetes cures and management.
My father was diagnosed with diabetes much older in life. Although it was difficult, he did manage to stay active even after the diagnosis. It’s good to see that there are celebrities telling their story to get this message out there.
Diabetes can be a tough thing to live with. A lot of people don’t see it the way it really is to live with always monitoring.
Making sure that the word is out about diabetes is so important. So glad that there are celebrities coming forward to talk about it.