On November 14, World Diabetes Day, Tandem Diabetes Care, a leading insulin delivery and diabetes technology company, hosted an awareness event with the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews, allowing members of the diabetes community to meet Mark to discuss living with diabetes without limits. Diagnosed at the age of nine, Mark is among the estimated 1.9 million Americans who have type 1 diabetes (T1D).
The event included a M&T Bank Stadium tour, meet and greet, and special question and answer session where Mark’s fans, who are also living with T1D, had the opportunity to ask him questions about managing his diabetes at the highest athletic level, the diabetes devices he uses, and how he stays motivated. The evening was emceed by Brian Hansen, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Tandem Diabetes Care.
Note: Mark Andrews and the Baltimore Ravens have compensation agreements with Tandem Diabetes Care.
RX ONLY. The t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology is indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 6 years and older. BOXED WARNING: Control-IQ technology should not be used by people under age 6, or who use less than 10 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 55 lbs. For full safety information, visit tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo.
ABOUT MARK ANDREWS
Diagnosed with T1D at the age of 9, Mark has never let his diagnosis slow down his success. After a stellar high school football career, Mark committed to the University of Oklahoma where he went on to star for three seasons and win the Mackey Award, given to the best tight end in college football. He still holds the school record for career receiving yards as a tight end. He was picked in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Mark has been named to the Pro Bowl twice and was named to the 2021 All-Pro Team after setting the Ravens' single-season record for receptions and receiving yards.
ABOUT TANDEM DIABETES CARE
Tandem Diabetes Care is a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company that creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and healthcare providers through a positively different experience. With a human-centered approach to design, development and support, patients can better manage their diabetes, increase time in their target glucose ranges, and automatically adjust their insulin levels based on their continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) readings.
The Tandem Diabetes Care t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ Technology connects wirelessly with the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system to allow users to better manage their diabetes, increase time in their target glucose ranges, and automatically adjust their insulin levels based on their CGM readings. Control-IQ technology is a predictive algorithm that uses the Dexcom G6 sensor to anticipate blood glucose levels 30 minutes in advance and automatically adjust insulin dosing. The system has special features for sleep and exercise, and customizable profiles to meet individual needs.
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M&T Stadium, Baltimore, MD 14 November 2022
1. Establishing shot of M&T Stadium
2. Tandem Diabetes Care on black merchandise. Mark Andrews cards on table.
3. Tour guide Beverly leads a group of children and their parents/guardians down a hall at M&T Stadium.
4. A boy (Matteo) throws a football to another boy (Shiloh) on the side field. Matteo’s father films.
5. A group of children and their parents/guardians, Brian Hansen and Tandem Diabetes staff wave to camera on field.
6. Chris smiles with Lily and a boy on the side field.
7. Mark Andrews #89 sign in locker room.
8. Soundbite (English) Mark Andrews:
“Today’s event on World Diabetes Day, you know, being able to see all these kids here with their moms, their dads, just their families, and being able to share my story with kids and people that are going through Type 1 Diabetes is all I can ask for.”
9. Soundbite (English) Shiloh Wilmoth:
“I never knew there were Type 1’s in the NFL and I’m wearing the t:slim pump, and I got invited to go to the press conference with Mark Andrews.
10. Tandem Diabetes t:slim X2 insulin pump
11. Matteo, Rei, Shiloh and Shiloh’s mother sitting in front row of press room
12. Mark Andrews walks through door of press room.
13. Audience in press room cheer and applaud in press room.
14. Soundbite (English) Reinel Adajar:
“We came all the way from California. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be here.”
15. Rei taking a photo of Matteo under Mark Andrews #89 locker room sign
16. Mark Andrews shakes Matteo’s hand at press conference, audience watching
17. Soundbite (English) Mateo Adajar:
“Meeting my favorite NFL player. It’s like a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
18.Soundbite (English) Mark Andrews:
“I want to thank all you guys for coming out here and just seeing Baltimore, and being able to hang out on World Diabetes Day.
19.Soundbite (English) T’ara Smith:
“Seeing Mark Andrews talk about his diabetes is such a big deal because I have never seen diabetes front and center like this before.”
19. Mark Andrews talks to T’ara at press conference, audience watching
20. Adults and children smile and hold up their t:slim X2 insulin pumps.
21. Soundbite (English) Kid question:
“What has been your scariest experience living as a diabetic?”
22. Soundbite (English) Kid question:
"Do you disconnect during games?”
23.Soundbite (English) Kid question:
“How do you keep your Dexcom on while you’re playing football games?”
24. Soundbite (English) Mark Andrews:
“That’s a great question. You guys have all had such amazing questions. I haven’t had too much problems with it coming off. When I’m out on the field, I’m, I’m able, I disconnect.”
25. Mark Andrews talking to Lily in press room, audience watching
25. Soundbite (English) Kid question:
“How did you manage to get to the size you are now and the bulkiness for the NFL.”
26. Mark Andrews and Adam at Q&A, audience laughs
27. Soundbite (English) Mark Andrews:
“Good genetics, um, like I, eating right, and just, just good fortune.”
28. Mark Andrews shakes Adam’s hand at press conference.
29. Soundbite (English) Mark Andrews:
“I’ve been in their shoes. I’ve been nine, ten, twelve years old, doesn’t matter. And I’ve always wanted to have someone to look up to that is outspoken about it.”
30. Mark Andrews and Jackson smile for photo in press room
31. Mark Andrews, Lily and boy smile for photo in press room
32. Mark Andrews high fives Charlie in press room
33. Soundbite (English) Kid question:
“When you exercise, do you use different profiles on your pump?”
34. Soundbite (English) Mark Andrews:
“The base one that I have going is just, you know, kind of, works for me.
35. Soundbite (English) Charlie Arrow:
“This pump has a touch screen. There’s a button for Bolus and a button for options, which you can do a lot of stuff.”
36. Close up t:slim X2 insulin pump
37. Soundbite (English) Elliott Palmer:
“It’s a lot easier to sleep at night with Control IQ and all that.”
38. Close up t:slim X2 insulin pump
39. Soundbite (English) Amanda Palmer:
“Ever since Mark joined the Ravens, I’ve been really hoping that we’d get to meet him because we knew he had diabetes. So it was exciting to finally get a chance to meet him.”
40. Mark Andrews, Elliott Palmer, Amanda Palmer smile in press room
41. Soundbite (English) Mark Andrews:
“I think that you know, these kids will be able to take this and hopefully remember it for the rest of their lives.”
42. Phoebe and William smile and point at Mark Andrews name sign in locker room
43. Eli flexes on field
44. Salvatore and Vincent in front of Mark Andrews sign in locker room
45. Soundbite (English): Rei, Matteo, Shiloh’s mom, Brian Hansen, Jaxon, Shiloh, male adult, 3 adult females, Phoebe, Phoebe’s dad, T’ara, and other children and adults:
“Go Ravens!”
46. Group shot on field of children, parents/guardians, Brian Hansen
STORYLINE
Tandem Diabetes Care Hosted World Diabetes Day Event at M&T Bank Stadium with Mark Andrews
On November 14, World Diabetes Day, Tandem Diabetes Care, a leading insulin delivery and diabetes technology company, hosted an awareness event with the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews, allowing members of the diabetes community to meet Mark to discuss living with diabetes without limits. Diagnosed at the age of nine, Mark is among the estimated 1.9 million Americans who have type 1 diabetes (T1D).
The event included a M&T Bank Stadium tour, meet and greet, and special question and answer session where Mark’s fans, who are also living with T1D, had the opportunity to ask him questions about managing his diabetes at the highest athletic level, the diabetes devices he uses, and how he stays motivated. The evening was emceed by Brian Hansen, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Tandem Diabetes Care.
Note: Mark Andrews and the Baltimore Ravens have compensation agreements with Tandem Diabetes Care.
RX ONLY. The t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology is indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 6 years and older. BOXED WARNING: Control-IQ technology should not be used by people under age 6, or who use less than 10 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 55 lbs. For full safety information, visit tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo.
ABOUT MARK ANDREWS
Diagnosed with T1D at the age of 9, Mark has never let his diagnosis slow down his success. After a stellar high school football career, Mark committed to the University of Oklahoma where he went on to star for three seasons and win the Mackey Award, given to the best tight end in college football. He still holds the school record for career receiving yards as a tight end. He was picked in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Mark has been named to the Pro Bowl twice and was named to the 2021 All-Pro Team after setting the Ravens' single-season record for receptions and receiving yards.
ABOUT TANDEM DIABETES CARE
Tandem Diabetes Care is a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company that creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and healthcare providers through a positively different experience. With a human-centered approach to design, development and support, patients can better manage their diabetes, increase time in their target glucose ranges, and automatically adjust their insulin levels based on their continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) readings.
The Tandem Diabetes Care t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ Technology connects wirelessly with the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system to allow users to better manage their diabetes, increase time in their target glucose ranges, and automatically adjust their insulin levels based on their CGM readings. Control-IQ technology is a predictive algorithm that uses the Dexcom G6 sensor to anticipate blood glucose levels 30 minutes in advance and automatically adjust insulin dosing. The system has special features for sleep and exercise, and customizable profiles to meet individual needs.
