Diabetes ‘blessing in disguise’ for pair of Knights

"Domi, 16, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a few years back, just as he was beginning to show signs of serious hockey talent. Knight, 19, on the other hand, was diagnosed two years ago during his NHL draft season."

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"At the rink, they’re monitored by Knights athletic therapist Andy Scott, as well as co-owner/general manager Mark Hunter.

“Big time,” said Domi, when asked if the London’s team accommodation for his disease has been up to par thus far.

“There’s just so many different things they can help you out with,” he added. “Especially with Jared, they’ve been through it all. They know what they’re doing.”

Scott said Knights alumnus Leigh Salters, who played for London from 2008-2010, had Type 1 as well. His experiences with Salters have helped guide him for the most part, except when Knight’s situation first arose.

“When Jared was first diagnosed, it was a learning process,” Scott explained. “It was trial and error basically and there were a couple of occasions when I had to keep a close eye on him.”

The problem was Knight didn’t know why he was experiencing pains, weight loss and other symptoms associated with Type 1 at first. It wasn’t until he went in for tests that it was confirmed he had the disease.

Nowadays, the Bruins’ second-round choice in 2010 is doing just fine."

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