My Story: Henry Slade

[@lefinlay]

The way he says “almost” at the end breaks me a little 😢

[@tobyling8297]

Much respect to him, can't be easy living with such a condition and competing at such a high level. Really speaks volumes about his character - very inspirational for others living with life-changing health problems!

[@СлаваРоссия-у7ж]

Most people would use such a condition as an excuse but Henry Slade doesn't! He keeps moving forward in life! A true inspiration indeed👏👏👏👏

[@EccupFarm]

My wife suffers type 1 also and has the sensor on her arm. Sadly not via app she uses a separate scanner but it’s a god send and a great way to keep an eye on your blood levels. We’ve followed your story Sladey you’ve helped us with out knowing it. A great advocate to the cause and for the game!

[@kg_hfc8245]

Is it a libre?

[@rushpeeples5332]

Awesome inspiration Henry! Keep on going mate! I usually almost never share my own experiences when it comes to type 1 diabetes with people. I think it's usually because people do not know what it's like to have type 1 diabetes, a lot of stereotyping, prejudice, ignorance, bullying, etc. It is a disease that leaves its scars both physically and mentally. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 10. The older I got the harder it became to manage my blood sugar levels due to puberty. I started slowly losing the war against this disease, I felt alone, different, insecure, anxious and I made the biggest mistake in my life to this day...I took the safe way out and let the disease control my life. I lost a lot of years of fun adventures, my passion for soccer, fun experiences, social events, and trips with friends due to my diabetes and the anxiety it gave me. Years that I never will get back and a lot of "what if" moments. So the moral of the story, please my friends don't let this disease or any other disease/condition define who you are! Great things never come from comfort zones...It’s going to be hard, but hard does not mean impossible. I believe in you! :)

[@maximuswinter6478]

Wow I’m a type 1 and that is a very inspiring comment

[@cameron1867]

Played with Slady at Plymouth in his early years, he’s just a really good guy with his feet on the ground, we all kinda saw him and the boys from Exeter we’re going places, sent this video onto my sister who also has type1. She’s out in Japan working for the World Cup and she thinks the world of him. Keep going Slady, so proud of you, Jack and Luke!!! Cameron

[@GGRUGBY]

I believe he is all-time smartest center

[@anitashort3834]

Two of my sons become Type 1 after a virus. Thank you for this video, I'll be sharing with them. We love rugby too. X

[@archmaster1785]

I have type 1 diabetes and I’m 11 years old your an inspiration

[@edwardcorry9598]

Great bloke- great, skillful player! Good on you Henry!

[@abiiilewis]

I think a lot of people have this set idea of what diabetes is. That you’re not healthy and that’s why you have it. But because of people like Slade, that stereotype isn’t used. I love how open Henry is about his condition, because it helps others who have type 1 to have hope. Thank you, you’re one of the best players out there ❤️

[@paudyo]

Every man has his story to tell, much deserved respect for Henry. Excellent exposure from a top man!

[@ChristmasTrax]

Ever since I saw him play in Glasgow last season I've liked him but seeing this you can see how genuine he is.

[@kenstyle6]

Met him n some of the team in the Hilton Tokyo Bay locker room when my Dad and I were on our way out last weekend. and he was the friendliest chap. We wished them well and very happy to see them make the final. Well deserved and all the best!!

[@samwilliams3813]

Much love and respect for you Slade from Sydney

[@vic6554]

what an athlete great guy great talent great reader of the game keep munching the jelly baby's good luck this weekend from your fans in South Africa.

[@cezagowz5838]

The “almost” at the end shatters my heart 😭

[@jamieb7503]

What a legend. Bloody awesome rugby player and even better bloke. Damn good looking fella as well! Nice one Sladey

[@brianrobinson4767]

So much respect for this young man...an inspiration to other T1 diabetics like my 13 year old grandson

[@arthurtwoshedsjackson4336]

He had a great game today . Good guy .

[@SnapHook]

Bless you. What an attitude

[@owenwilliams2631]

Anyone here who’s watching because he’s having a brilliant 2019 six Nations and just searched slade and this came up. Big up Henry you play like diabities dose not exist great player all the best

[@dylancastellanos7927]

Great player show us that nothing is impossible!! that end puts me :´)

[@kg_hfc8245]

I also have T1D and I play rugby for the bishop of Herefords blue coat school, just starting out and this man is the biggest inspiration ever to me, it was unintentional however in my first game a week ago I scored a carbon copy of his first try in the clips! Much respect to him!

[@mack5951]

Do u do injections or do you have a omnipod?

[@bengreenwood1734]

Some top lads in this England setup I have to say.

[@Dumbasmf123]

Most underrated player if you ask me👏🏻

[@mlguy8376]

. 1106 not sure about underrated as everyone I know and speak to about rugby rates him very highly - just hard to crack into a side when the 10/12 are both playmakers. Though give it time, as Slade is quality.

[@isaiahmarshall9938]

What an absolute legend

[@IAmLordVolodar]

this is beautiful Henry.

[@keats_3405]

I know the feeling with myself being diabetic it is so difficult to play football or do anything sport related, but you just have to get on with it. Keep going Henry and hopefully you get a try when you come on this weekend

[@wakocodm2507]

One of my best friends has diabetes and he is the best rugby player I know

[@pascanlons400kg8]

What a legend.

[@guyevans3224]

brave young man! especially with his stance on the Covid vaccine. even more respect for him for voicing his opinion on this issue!

[@isitwasit8756]

Good on you mate and certainly hasn't held back your ability as a player .......from a Welsh fan..

[@ojmryan]

Legend of the game

[@davemassey7076]

Respect indeed. My wife is also a Type 1 diabetic and has has it since she was a child. Its a 'hidden condition' and many people dont understand how hard it is to control. Completely different to type 2 diabetes. Well done Henry for talking about it and making it sound easy. I know it isn't easy so kudos to you.

[@edwardtweedie7729]

My sister has just been diagnosed with type 1 and she has been having a rough time being only ten

[@Xenakis_I]

Warrior!!

[@harryvosailagi2276]

Ending was sad

[@callumpeers2806]

a lot of people think that people that have diabetes are fat and lazy but anyone can have it skinny or fat big or small my brother had diabetes and he was 17 when he found out he had it he was 9stone and small he was just ill and when he went to the hospital the doctors didn't know how he was still standing his blood sugars where that high

[@1982PRA]

Aaaaaagh very sweet

[@CrustyBalls007]

the 10 ppl who clicked dislike????? what is wrong with you??

[@samvernon9950]

I have type 1 diabetes and play rugby

[@mack5951]

Do u do injections?

[@mack5951]

Or do u use a omnipod?

[@samvernon9950]

@@mack5951 I have a accu check Avila insight pump

[@mack5951]

@@samvernon9950 what do u use to cover it for rugby because I’m starting next week and I don’t rlly know what to use to cover my pump

[@samvernon9950]

@@mack5951 what I do is I unclip my pump from my body and the sticker I leave in and after the contact training or the match I put it back on and test my blood sugar levels

[@LetRippr]

Please can you change the title to Type 1 diabetes, rather than just diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a daily life and death battle, unlike Type 2. Its important for media to differentiate. Thanks. #languagematters

[@concealedbadger7882]

Marcus Mattocks type 2 is a lifestyle related disease (fatsos). People should be able to tell his type...

[@ianabell8832]

@@concealedbadger7882 Carry on your research - there is a genetic factor as well as lifestyle

[@concealedbadger7882]

Ian Abell you’re trying to argue that that specimen of a man could have type 2? Just be quiet you bean

[@ianabell8832]

@@concealedbadger7882 No. My point is that I see many healthy T2 people with T2DM in clinic not just sedentary obese people with 'lifestyle' issues.

[@murdershe......7378]

@@concealedbadger7882 My Mother has type 2 diabetes her blood sugar level is currently 11 despite being on medication three times a day and we are struggling to get it down, she has had to have stents put into her legs due to clots and she is only 9stone and a size 8-10. I appreciate your point about obesity causing many cases of Type 2, but there are always exceptions to every rule. There are also many many heavy and super obese people without Type 2 diabetes, it seems that in some people who are obese, it activates a switch in their brain and in others no matter how huge they get, they still would not get it. So genes do play a part but lifestyle and controlling your diet can eliminate many cases of Type 2.

[@masao398]

cant be good sharing around a blood tester surely?

[@plym1969]

The pin prick machine has a small needle that you replace after each test so they would have used clean needles each time . homehealth-uk.com/all-products/lancing-device-and-sterile-lancets-for-blood-test-kits/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwr-_tBRCMARIsAN413WT6VmI79tXGutTcFXPQvKtuiLm9-LOclCFc9oWFR8CHB929sSJveCwaAnm1EALw_wcB

[@carolynblankenship3683]

😢🎆🎆🎆🎆

[@lucaswilliams3806]

“Just get tested and you’ll be sweet” let’s hope not