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Jon Kunneman fights poverty of awareness about diabetes in UFC journey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Jon Kunneman fights poverty of awareness about diabetes in UFC journey
Summary

Jon Kunneman shares his journey as a professional MMA fighter managing type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed on his 11th birthday, Kunneman has faced significant challenges, including physical and social obstacles throughout his life. He highlights the struggle to manage his condition, emphasizing the importance of visibility and understanding for others living with diabetes. Kunneman aims to inspire others by proving that those with chronic health conditions can succeed at high levels, as he progresses in his UFC career.

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  • •Kunneman was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11.
  • •He aims to raise awareness about diabetes in the athletic community.
  • •Kunneman emphasizes the misconceptions surrounding diabetes.
  • •He has taken approximately 40,000 insulin shots throughout his life.
  • •Kunneman's journey seeks to inspire others with chronic health conditions.
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  • 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Type 1 fighter: Jon Kunneman aims to show diabetics can do anything – even make it to the UFC
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It hasn't been easy navigating diabetes as a professional fighter, but Jon Kunneman has excelled.

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