Charlie Kimball Quotes

• The typical response from people when I tell them Im diabetic is, Oh, Im sorry to hear that. You know, Im not. Im a better athlete because of diabetes rather than despite it. Im more aware of my training, my fitness and more aware of nutrition. Im more proactive about my health.

  Charlie Kimball

  Im Sorry, Athlete, People

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• It takes more than driving to become an IndyCar driver. Gone are the days when drivers show up Friday morning and go home Sunday night. We're all integral to our partnerships, commercially, motorsports. We're as much champions in the boardroom as we are on the racetrack.

  Charlie Kimball

  Friday, Morning, Home

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• Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a very scary thing, and it can easily make your life stand still for a moment.

  Charlie Kimball

  Scary, Moments, Stills

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• Overcoming the obstacle of my diabetes diagnosis was something that forced me tackle the challenge head-on and, with an amazing support system, eventually come out stronger.

  Charlie Kimball

  Support Systems, Challenges, Stronger

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• I've got one of the best health care teams out there as far as diabetes management.

  Charlie Kimball

  Team, Care, Management

  Chip Ganassi Racing Teams teleconference, www.motorsport.com. December 16, 2010.

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• I wear a continuous glucose monitor when I'm racing.

  Charlie Kimball

  Racing, Glucose

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• Beside the brand-ambassador elements of the modern racing driver, the evolution of the athlete has mandated that as drivers, we are very committed to fitness.

  Charlie Kimball

  Athlete, Racing, Elements

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• Racing is what I live for, and it makes my world go around. Having said that, without the support of the diabetes community, I may not have gotten back into the race car after my diagnosis in October 2007.

  Charlie Kimball

  Race, Car, Support

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