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Professional Football Hall of Fame members and Miami Dolphins Legendary Dan Marino was called when he was diagnosed with a personal health in 2007.
Now, he is sharing his journey to help others who may be affected.
Marino learned that year he was diagnosed with steatosis (MASH), also known as fatty liver disease, which is associated with metabolic dysfunction. With Novo Nordisk and its cooperation Extraordinary story On the campaign, Marino joined a group of former athletes to share their journey.
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NFL legend Dan Marino visited Fox News Channel studio in New York City on September 8, 2022. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)
“Novo Nordisk is a company I want to be involved in because they try to make a difference,” he told Fox News Digital on Monday. “There are 20 Americans with fatty liver disease, mashed potatoes and 15 million Americans. It’s a consciousness movement that basically makes people realize that going to a doctor, which is controllable.”
While Marino won’t reveal the stories of other athletes in the extraordinary story sports, the program gives great people like him the opportunity to share important moments and transitions in life that often happen behind the scenes. Of course, with any changes in life, there is support along the way.
For Marino, the diagnosis might be shocking, but he heard his voice positively The doctor has to say.
“This can be managed with early testing,” he said. “So, go to a doctor and do a normal test as usual. Diet and exercise are always a big deal.”
Former NFL player Dan Marino threw his first game ahead of the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Miami Marlins on March 27, 2025, at Loandepot Park in Miami, Florida. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Marino, he is NFL 17 seasons later, both historic passes and touchdowns pointed out that it has helped him since he learned of his diagnosis.
“I always take one thing away from football, track and field and sports: that’s positive,” he said. “Looking forward and looking for answers to see what you can do and how to be the best option. I would like to say I know it’s a problem and they let me know. But the biggest thing is that it’s manageable and is being processed.”
“Again, have this good attitude and do what you need to do to take care of yourself. There are many examples in everyone’s life.”
Dan Marino entered the field before the preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons in Miami Gardens, Florida on August 9, 2024. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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Today, Marino continues to exercise and sticks to a healthy diet to manage his mashed potatoes. He turned 64 a year and with the support of his wife Claire, he continued to actively transform his lifestyle.
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