Michael Shelver and Patrick Mertes touch base with Beyond Type 1 with exciting news: they completed their challenge and with some amazing

Rex Covington is riding across the United States on a motorcycle to raise awareness and fundraise for Type 1 diabetes, having lost his son to the condition.

Doug Kosmicki is running with the 2019 Beyond Type Run Marathon Team, and talks about his recent diagnosis and life as a cardiologist.

Kate Felton discusses the trials and tribulations of watching her daughter grow up with diabetes, and the things that will undoubtedly change.

Christine Kanderski shares the story of her son and his grandmother, who have Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes respectively.

Elise Trigger discusses her passion for surfing and how she manages her T1D while in the zone.

Drew Harrisberg discusses his necessary list of ways to better contend with diabetes and make it through everyday life in a healthy way.

Liz Gilmore has a few words for people who claim diabetes isn't something to take seriously.

Liz Gilmore details the steps she's taking to ensure her big day doesn't see any T1D-related interruptions.

In 2017, Don Muchow became the first person with T1D (and only the third person ever) to complete a solo run of the Texas Capital to Coast race. He challenged himself again in 2018, becoming the first ever person to take on Relay Iowa as a solo runner.

Global Ambassador Council member Paloma Kemak hosted her own fundraiser for T1D in her community using Beyond Type 1's DIY Fundraising Downloads to guide her.

It was just a normal Saturday in the Northwood Blyth household in Melbourne on the 10th of November 2002. But the next day our lives would change forever.

I decided to join the Beyond Type 1 Team for two main reasons: To have a new goal that would allow me to reconnect with my training, my perseverance and my exercise ... the second reason is to educate and keep dispelling myths and stigmas, leading by example. I couldn't believe it when I was chosen and I realized that I was the only Mexican runner on the team.

In the US, there are over 1.25 million people with Type 1 diabetes. In 2017, there was only one regular or recurring character onscreen with Type 1.