Aussies living with diabetes have again claimed medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games overnight (Australian time), with Blue Circle Collective Ambassador Lara McSpadden’s Women’s Gangurrus victorious in the 3×3 basketball tournament.   

Defeating Uganda 21-11 in the final, McSpadden played a key role in a dominant team result, claiming gold for Australia, and headlining four Aussie medals across basketball.    

Competing in elite basketball while living with type 1 diabetes, McSpadden spoke about her life in sport as part of National Diabetes Week 2026 earlier this month.  

Joining the Living Out Loud campaign, she shared what she wished people knew about life with diabetes.  

“I wish people knew you can represent Australia with diabetes.” 

Diabetes Australia has congratulated McSpadden on her achievement, which shows that diabetes is no barrier to elite team sport on the world stage.    

National Diabetes Week was held from 12-18 July, and also featured fellow Commonwealth Games athlete, and now fastest man in Australian history and 100m silver medallist, Lachie Kennedy.   

Find out more about the 2026 National Diabetes Week theme here: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/national-diabetes-week/