![]() ![]() ![]() I was playing football for the Badgers and kids with Type 1 diabetes would reach out to me over social media. Jake: The seed of writing a book was planted back in college, at the University of Wisconsin. ![]() We share our home with our two dogs – Yeti the Great Dane and Duke the Dogo Argentino. I now live in Dallas and work for a marketing firm. I am starting a foundation-Type Won-to inspire and educate diabetics to be healthy, active, and pursue their dreams to the fullest. ![]() Originally an undrafted free agent who signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2012, I also played as a Houston Texan, Kansas City Chief, and San Diego Charger. I played football for the University of Wisconsin as a tight end, and went on to play in the NFL. A type 1 diabetic since the age of fourteen, I have since been proactive combating the disease and mentoring diabetic youth. And now let’s let Jake have center stage. I first learned about him through his mother, Holly Michael when he became the first juvenile diabetic to play pro-football. And, he’s giving away an autographed copy of his book, First and Goal if we have ten commenters! I’m so pleased to have Jake Byrne here this week. ![]()
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