For Mercer County High School basketball seniors Braylon Ellis and Andrew Tatum, success on the court isn’t just about skill, practice, and teamwork — it’s also about careful preparation, constant monitoring and resilience in the face of a lifelong challenge. Both student-athletes have type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires meticulous blood sugar management. Yet, thanks to their commitment, strong support systems and expert care from the University of Kentucky’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, they haven’t just adapted — they’ve thrived.
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