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ASTON DEVA-NIX: Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes At 14
Ep. 11
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We sit down with Aston Deva-Nix, a Top 25 ranked padel player and coach. He also lives with Type 1 Diabetes. We discuss how Aston has been able to build a broad career from club management to competing in FIPs, while managing his need to monitor his diabetes at all times. It's a wonderful interview and provides some real insight about what can go on behinds the scenes for top players.
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