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Obesity Discussion · 08-26-06, 12:11 PM

Olympian Ken Cole to discuss obesity and diabetes

OMAHA - Ken Cole, a former dual Olympian in basketball, recipient of the Australian Sports Medal and arguably the most successful coach in the history of Australian basketball, will be in Omaha Wednesday to talk about diabetes and obesity.

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Cole will speak Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Westside Community Center, 3534 S. 108th St. (Grover and 108th St.) in Omaha.

Cole has been an insulin-dependant diabetic since 1987, with one of his many diabetic complications being a severe neuropathy in his feet which made it painful to even walk without assistance.

His health had collapsed; he used a cane to stand and was forced to use a wheelchair coming off a long plane flight. His list of prescription medication was so long, he required a letter of explanation from his doctor for customs purposes while traveling overseas.

Several years ago, he began to seriously challenge his illness and has managed to turn his health around. He has reduced his insulin intake by half, eliminated all other medication and now plays two hours of tennis a day and has resumed coaching. A major motivation and achievement was to be a torchbearer and carry the torch past his family home in the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

He and his wife, Pauline, now live in San Diego, and he gives talks on the obesity and diabetic epidemics in cities all over the nation.

Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the seminar will begin at 7 p.m.

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,874 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Olympian Ken Cole to discuss obesity and diabetes in Omaha, Nebraska Wed 8/30 Olympian Ken Cole to discuss obesity and diabetes OMAHA - Ken Cole, a former dual Olympian in basketball, recipient of the Australian Sports Medal and arguably the most successful coach in the history of Australian basketball, will be in Omaha Wednesday to talk about diabetes and obesity. Advertisement Cole will speak Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Westside Community Center, 3534 S. 108th St. (Grover and 108th St.) in Omaha. Cole has been an insulin-dependant diabetic since 1987, with one of his many diabetic complications being a severe neuropathy in his feet which made it painful to even walk without assistance. His health had collapsed; he used a cane to stand and was forced to use a wheelchair coming off a long plane flight. His list of prescription medication was so long, he required a letter of explanation from his doctor for customs purposes while traveling overseas. Several years ago, he began to seriously challenge his illness and has managed to turn his health around. He has reduced his insulin intake by half, eliminated all other medication and now plays two hours of tennis a day and has resumed coaching. A major motivation and achievement was to be a torchbearer and carry the torch past his family home in the Sydney 2000 Olympics. He and his wife, Pauline, now live in San Diego, and he gives talks on the obesity and diabetic epidemics in cities all over the nation. Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the seminar will begin at 7 p.m. __________________