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Zippora Karz began her career as a precocious ballet dancer, joining the New York City Ballet by eighteen and starring in The Nutcracker by twenty. Her demanding schedule and rigorous training led to exhaustion and symptoms that she initially ignored. At twenty‑one, diagnosis of diabetes forced her to confront a new reality: maintaining blood sugar while continuing to perform. Karz describes the risky attempts to use insulin for peak performance, the pain of missed opportunities, and the emotional journey from denial to empowerment. Through her story, she reveals how she redefined her relationship with the body, balanced rigorous training with medical care, and ultimately achieved a fulfilling, active life as a dancer and chronic illness advocate.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Zippora Karz
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