A Powerlifter Overcomes the Weight of Diabetes Stigma
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 31, 2025 – As a competitive powerlifter, Nathan Zenero has a unique talent for lifting heavy things. He’s also taken on more than a few challenges in his life, including sports injuries and thyroid cancer. But when he received a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, the 45-year-old says the weight of diabetes stigma felt even heavier than his previous setbacks.
The Burden of Stigma