If they ever feel like I am not acting like myself, they will ask if I’ve checked my blood sugar,” said Evan. “While I am pretty on top of my diabetes, my family and teammates are a great support system. He goes through a lot, and does a lot to make sure he is in range for every practice and every game,” said Mimi.
“Evan’s blood sugar is a major factor in him playing well consistently. Just as Evan must hold himself accountable to the high demands of his team, his T1D management is just as important. Coach Bordley, winner of over 30 Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) league championships, has a business-style approach to the team, running practice 6 days a week and holding his players to strict conduct rules. The Bears are currently undefeated at 5-0 on the season, with Mimi crediting the rigid management of the team as a factor. Now Evan is the only Freshman player on the team full-time,” said Mimi Schwartz, Evan’s mother. Evan had to ask the coach before he could even tryout and was told he could, but that he would probably be cut. “Only four Freshmen boys were allowed to tryout for the Varsity team this year because of their high ranking. Led by acclaimed Coach Rob Bordley at Landon, Evan’s rise to the Varsity squad came as a surprise to many, even his own family. I always have to level myself off with anything protein.” Evan Schwartz says finding consistency with his blood sugar level is a major part of his game and uses protein to stay in range. Every morning and before every practice or match, I am testing,” said Evan, “I like to be around 120, because I go high during games and then low after. “I was diagnosed at 5 years old and I’m very diligent when it comes to checking my blood sugar. When he’s not fighting off defenders in the attack area, Evan faces off against type one diabetes (T1D). Only a freshman, Evan is in the starting attack line for the Landon High Bears Varsity Lacrosse team, the #5 ranked team in the nation. For Evan Schwartz, of Bethesda, MD, overcoming obstacles is second nature.
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