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I went from “I can’t walk” to “I’m cycling to Paris”
Two days into taking insulin with no clue of what was to come next, I signed up for a three-day event cycling from London to Paris in September 2016. At the time I had lost significant weight, had no ...
Fit with Diabetes Challenge
This challenge is all about setting up the people living with diabetes for success when working out, which means controlling crazy blood sugar fluctuation. There will be posts written by me and other ...
T1D Teen Finds Benefits in Weight Training
I can’t stress enough on the importance of self-acceptance and self-love. It’s hard enough for most teenagers out there, so one can imagine what it would be like for a teenage girl with type 1 dia...
First T1D to Summit Mount Everest
In May 2006, he was the first person with diabetes to summit Mount Everest. He’s also climbed the highest peaks on all seven continents and trekked to both the North and South Poles. In some of the ...
Footballer with Type 1 Plays in World Cup
In the days following my diagnosis I was confused, scared and upset as I struggled to come to terms with the reality of living with diabetes. The main concern that loomed over my head was 'This t...
Talking T1D with Sam Fuld: Major League Baseball Player and Dad
When asked about managing his routine while on the road vs. at home, Sam stresses that every day is different no matter where he is. "If I’m playing and I’m 0 for 4 and I get no action in the...
Party Animal Turned Physique Competitor
I've been a person with type 1 diabetes for 18 years, which has had its ups and downs. My control over the last six years has been good due to exercise and nutrition education, but it wasn't...
Start Working out with T1D
I’m a big advocate of resistance training. I even compete in fitness competitions so I definitely practice what I preach. I believe that resistance training is the most effective way to get in shape...
Take to the Skies!
Flying is tough on the body and tough on diabetes. The body gets cramped, circulation slows, dehydration sets in and sleep doesn't come easy. In my experience all these factors create oxidative s...
DYF Takes Mount Whitney—The Tallest Peak in USA
This eclectic group of trip leaders would lead nine teens to the top of Mt. Whitney. Regardless of backpacking experience, the trip was a chance for us to inspire teens in the toughest stages of diabe...
The Boston Marathon—Captain of Team Joslin Talks to Beyond Type 1
Greg Weintraub, marathon runner and captain of the Joslin Team (Joslin Center for Diabetes), will be running in the 2016 Boston Marathon in order to raise awareness and funds for diabetes research and...
The Deadly Earthquake of Nepal and How this Type 1 Survived Everest
While her employer was aware of her condition, he didn't think it prevented her from doing her job or awarded any special treatment. She was in charge of her diabetes management. "He [Breash...
Type 1 Training Tips from a National Champion Cyclist
One of my biggest goals is to represent my country and Team Novo Nordisk in the 2020 Olympics Games. Not only would it be the pinnacle of my athletic career, but it would also be an incredible platfor...
Swimming On Insulin
A few weeks ago I wrote a letter called “Dear Diabetes.” An incredibly positive response followed that story and lots of people asked about my diabetes management during practices and meets. Hopef...
Dear Diabetes
We haven't been friends for long — if you can even call it a friendship. It's been 5 years, 41 days, and 23 hours since we met. Sometimes I hate you, well, most of the time I hate you, and...
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