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Old 01-23-2007, 09:17 PM
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Animas Pumper Wins Mr. Universe

Doug Burns, a type 1 diabetic since age 7, former Mr. USA, is now Mr. Universe!
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Old 01-23-2007, 09:22 PM
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WHERE ARE THE PICTURES?! It's absolutely imperative that I check out his chest... urr.. I mean pump.
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Old 01-23-2007, 09:25 PM
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That's awesome.
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Old 01-23-2007, 09:25 PM
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WHERE ARE THE PICTURES?! It's absolutely imperative that I check out his chest... urr.. I mean pump.
Here's the best I could do for ya on short notice:

Diabetes Teen Talk - Doug Burns Interview
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Old 01-23-2007, 09:27 PM
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Doug Burns, a type 1 diabetic since age 7, former Mr. USA, is now Mr. Universe!
Thats awesome!

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Old 01-23-2007, 09:30 PM
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Ahhh Didn't realise it was a body-building thing, thought Mr Universe would be the male equivalent of Miss Universe!

What a great achievement for him! And here he is again: Arluck Promotions: Doug Burns
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Ahhh Didn't realise it was a body-building thing, thought Mr Universe would be the male equivalent of Miss Universe!

What a great achievement for him! And here he is again: Arluck Promotions: Doug Burns
What did you expect curves and a swimsuit?
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Old 01-24-2007, 04:33 PM
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What did you expect curves and a swimsuit?
How about a beer belly and flat feet.
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Old 01-25-2007, 03:48 PM
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What did you expect curves and a swimsuit?
YEP!!!

Regardless of what it is he's actually achieved, the fact is this man is spreading the word and helping young diabetics (and old!). He's someone to admire, his story is an inspiration.
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