BillsFever
07-26-2003, 04:57 PM
The Steelers and the agent for guard Kendall Simmons expressed confidence yesterday that the the sudden onset of a diabetic condition will not derail his football career.
"We don't anticipate this being a long-term problem at all," said Kevin Colbert, the Steelers' director of football operations.
Simmons, their starting right guard, was released from UPMC-Montefiore Hospital yesterday after two days of tests and treatment for hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). The condition was discovered this week after Simmons lost 20 pounds recently and complained to trainer John Norwig about other symptoms, including frequent urination.
Colbert estimated that Simmons, the Steelers' first-round draft pick last year, might miss one or two weeks of training camp and should be ready to start the season, an opinion echoed by the player's agent.
"There's no cause for alarm," said Eric Metz, a Monroeville native. "Everything's fine. It's an easily controllable situation. He'll keep going and have a long and productive career."
http://www.post-gazette.com/steelers/20030726simmons0726p2.asp
"We don't anticipate this being a long-term problem at all," said Kevin Colbert, the Steelers' director of football operations.
Simmons, their starting right guard, was released from UPMC-Montefiore Hospital yesterday after two days of tests and treatment for hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). The condition was discovered this week after Simmons lost 20 pounds recently and complained to trainer John Norwig about other symptoms, including frequent urination.
Colbert estimated that Simmons, the Steelers' first-round draft pick last year, might miss one or two weeks of training camp and should be ready to start the season, an opinion echoed by the player's agent.
"There's no cause for alarm," said Eric Metz, a Monroeville native. "Everything's fine. It's an easily controllable situation. He'll keep going and have a long and productive career."
http://www.post-gazette.com/steelers/20030726simmons0726p2.asp