Improvements in the management of diabetes mellitus in the twentieth century have made it possible for athletes with diabetes to compete in sport at a professional level. While it is rare for professional athletes to have type 2 diabetes, a number of notable athletes have type 1.
The literature on the management of diabetes in competitive sports focuses on the difficulties with balancing energy and insulin intake during periods of strenuous exercise.
The following is a list of notable sportspeople who have had diabetes during their careers. It does not include athletes diagnosed after retirement.
- Wasim Akram, Pakistani bowler (104 Tests, 356 ODIs, 1984-2003), type 1.
- Craig Cumming, New Zealand batsman (11 Tests, 2005–2008), type 1.
- John McLaren, Australian batsman (1 Test, 1912), died of diabetes aged 34.
- Craig McMillan, New Zealand batsman (55 Tests, 1997–2005), type 1
- Dirk Wellham, Australian batsman (6 Tests, 1981–1987), type 1
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