Bulldogs prepare diabetes routine for Reid

[Hotdog60]

BULLDOG Sam Reid's type 1 diabetes will be closely monitored by medical staff when he returns to the side in a few weeks.

When Reid, 20, heads to the bench during a game the club's medical services manager Andrew McKenzie will issue a simple finger-prick blood test before directing the young Queenslander for a walk along the boundary.

By the time he returns, McKenzie will know Reid's sugar levels and will advise him on the next course of action.

"Sometimes I'll have to sit down for a bit and maybe eat some lollies or drink some Powerade," Reid told afl.com.au.

"It's quick. I only have to prick my finger and then it takes five seconds to read so the maximum time I need is 20 seconds."

It's a routine Reid - and the interchange staff - will have to get used to. It will happen every time he comes off the ground, which can be as much as three or four times a quarter.
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[Hotdog60]

Re: Bulldogs prepare diabetes routine for Reid

One has to admire the way Reid goes about it, I hope he becomes a real super star for the Dogs.

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Re: Bulldogs prepare diabetes routine for Reid

Sounds like a level headed young man. Hope he as a long career with us.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Bulldogs prepare diabetes routine for Reid

He's the one we're looking for post Cross?

Best of Luck Sam and the Medico's

[LostDoggy]

Re: Bulldogs prepare diabetes routine for Reid

One has to admire the way Reid goes about it, I hope he becomes a real super star for the Dogs.

I think he might, from just watching him in the few games he has played for us. He has all the tools to become a very good AFL player, get back soon Sammy.