I have to consider everything I eat; I consider every activity I do. Charlie Kimball activityeat Change image and share on social
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 amazechallengediabetes Change image and share on social
I wear a continuous glucose monitor when I'm racing. Charlie Kimball continuousglucosemonitor Change image and share on social
Whenever I am not traveling during the winter, I am pushing hard in the gym. Even when I am traveling, I try to fit a workout in at the hotel. And if the hotel doesn't have a gym? You can get a good workout in your room with an exercise band and some imagination. Charlie Kimball bandexercisefit share on social
The pros and cons of using the apron are likely above my pay grade, but with or without it, the Indy 500 is always going to be an exciting race to watch. Charlie Kimball apronconnexcit Change image and share on social
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 ambassadorathletebrand Change image and share on social
I've got one of the best health care teams out there as far as diabetes management. Charlie Kimball carediabeteshave Change image and share on social
There's a wire injected under my skin a few days before an event and connected to that is a wireless transmitter. That device communicates my blood-glucose levels to the receiver unit, which is mounted above my steering wheel. Charlie Kimball bloodcommunicateconnect share on social
There are days when I still wake up angry, and no one handles it perfectly all the time, but honestly, I feel lucky to have diabetes because of the people I get to meet. The families, the kids, the parents, the other athletes. If I could pick a club to be in, this would definitely be it. Charlie Kimball angryathleteclub share on social
Gone are the days when you could lie on a beach between races and still be in good enough shape to compete. Gone are the days when simply wearing a brand on your firesuit was enough to justify the marketing expense of an Indy Car. Racing an Indy Car is only about a quarter of my life as a racing driver. Charlie Kimball beachbrandcar share on social