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Ravens' Mark Andrews inspires children who have diabetes

BALTIMORE -- Mateo Adajar traveled across the country to see Mark Andrews on Monday to deliver a special message to the Baltimore Ravens' Pro Bowl tight end.

"I have diabetes, and I love football," Adajar, a 12-year-old from Danville, California, told Andrews. "When I see you play, it lets me know that diabetes won't stop me from making it to the NFL."

Andrews, who is a Type 1 diabetic, shook Adajar's hand and gave him a hug. It was one of many connections that Andrews made on World Diabetes Day.

Andrews spent the evening at M&T Bank Stadium taking questions from 20 children who use a specialized insulin pump from Tandem Diabetes Care.