FASANO – More sport, more health for everyone. Because together we win. It is not just a motto: it is the realization of a certainty: type 1 diabetes and physical (and competitive) activity can coexist. And they get along very well. Saturday 12 November, on the occasion of the World Diabetes Day which is celebrated every year on November 14, Fasano will host an event featuring children and young people, in particular with type 1 diabetes, and the various local sports associations. Local realities, institutions, young people, doctors and experts will compete for a day of inclusion and demonstrate that “Nothing is impossible”, as the title chosen for the open day that will open the day and which will see the various sports associations welcoming children states. and kids to offer them the opportunity to safely try out multiple disciplines.
From 10 to 12.30, in the Icos Sporting Club sports center, children can have fun with sport and will be welcomed by an exceptional testimonial: swimmer Monica Priore, the first type 1 diabetic woman in the world to swim across the Strait of Messina, Master athlete who has completed several open water competitions, an example of strength and determination in facing the obstacles that diabetes has placed in front of his path. The associations participating in the initiative and who will offer their expertise and contribution to the event will be: Tennis Club Fasano, Junior Handball Fasano, Sport Project Martial Arts, Arcieri delle Dune (Archery), Dona Five (Women’s 5-a-side football ) SC Tennis Fasano, Asd Basket, Asd Antonio Narducci Pezze di Greco (cycling), Icos Sporting Club Fasano (swimming), Us Città di Fasano (football), Olystik Training (wellness).
In the afternoon, at 4 pm, the conference “Type 1 Diabetes and Sport – A necessary and possible combination” will take place in the reception room of the Municipality of Fasano. Speakers: the mayor Francesco Zaccaria, the councilor for sport Giuseppe Galeota, the councilor for public education Donatella Martucci, Dr. Susanna Coccioli, pediatrician with diabetes at the “Camberlingo” hospital in Francavilla Fontana. The afternoon will continue on the topics: «Type 1 diabetes: what it is and how it manifests itself» with Dr. Elvira Piccinno, diabetologist at the «Giovanni XIII» hospital in Bari; «From the Debut to the Challenge: the psychological aspects in the diabetic patient and the role of sport» with Dr. Alessandra Rutigliano, psychologist at the «Giovanni XIII» hospital in Bari; “Sport and Diabetes: a necessary and possible union” with Dr. Clara Zecchino, pediatrician and diabetic at the “Giovanni XIII” hospital in Bari; “Sport, a life goal – the obstacles that do not stop us” with Monica Priore; “Diabetes, sports and family: a path of inclusion” with Prof. Lucia Vitale, president of AGD Ba-Bat-Ta; «Nutrition, Diabetes and Sport: conscious nutrition» with Dr. Patrizia Lamberti, biologist and nutritionist, «The technology for a better management of the disease even in sport» with Dr. Maurizio Delvecchio, pediatrician with diabetes at the “Giovanni XIII” hospital in Bari.
At the end of the evening the word will pass to the boys who will tell about their way of experiencing sport. Moderated by Dr. Franco Mastro, pediatrician and city councilor. “Talking about sport and diabetes is my life battle – says Monica Priore who last summer was also testimonial of Fin Puglia for the open water circuit organized by the regional federation -. There is still a lot of ignorance on this issue, but events like this day organized by the Municipality of Fasano, which I thank for the sensitivity shown, offer a great opportunity to break down many prejudices and stereotypes. The presence of diabetic athletes and children who do not have diabetes will be important to understand that everyone can play sports , you just need to know how to deal with the disease. This day will also allow you to learn more about diabetes, its symptoms and therefore also to intervene early in the diagnosis. It will be a day of celebration, inclusion, joy, health, in the sign of the values of sport and the great enthusiasm of children and young people “.
