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Golfer with Type 1 Diabetes, J.J. Spaun, Wins U.S. Open
J.J. Spaun, a professional golfer living with type 1 diabetes, won the 2025 U.S. Open title, but his victory was not easy to come by. In 2018, Spaun was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and for several years, his health and game declined. After seeking a second opinion and receiving the correct T1D diagnosis, he began his comeback.
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Julia Flaherty
August 2, 2025