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Staying in the Military After A T1D Diagnosis – Jason Cyr’s Story

living with T1D, athletesBy Stacey SimmsNovember 10, 2020Leave a comment

Staying in the US Military ater a type 1 diabetes diagnosis isn’t easy, but it can be done. Meet Jason Cyr. Diagnosed in 2011 while deployed in Africa, he was able to return to the Army and retire on his own terms a few years later. Jason is an élite cyclist and now a cycling…

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“Being Strong is Wonderful”- World Record Holder Linda Franklin on Fitness & T1D

athletes, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsOctober 13, 2020Leave a comment

Linda Franklin is one of the strongest people we know – and we mean that literally! She holds world records for power lifting and has ranked at an elite national level for cross fit. Linda was diagnosed with type 1 at age 26 and reveals she struggled with management until she found her community. You…

“Blood Sugar Boss” Ben Tzeel / “Actually, I Can!” Author Morgan Panzirer

artists actors authors, athletesBy Stacey SimmsJuly 7, 2020Leave a comment

Meet two people with diabetes making a difference in very different ways. We’re talking to dietitian and strength coach Ben Tzeell & teen author Morgan Panzirer.  First, if you’ve sort of fallen off the nutrition and exercise wagon in the last few months, you’re not alone. But getting back in the game doesn’t mean going…

Diabetes Fitness & Nutrition Expert Ben Tzeel

athletes, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsDecember 10, 2019Leave a comment

Meet dietitian and strength coach Ben Tzeel. He says he started getting hooked on strength training as a teenager and hasn’t looked back. Ben & Stacey talk about his wild Instagram posts where he shows you how he doses for food like giant donuts, and carbs and macros and diabetes and exercise.. Check out Stacey’s…

Living with T1D is a Marathon: Why Run One With It?

athletes, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsDecember 3, 2019Leave a comment

Diabetes nurse practitioner Michael Greenberg just ran the New York City Marathon – his first marathon – with Beyond Type Run, a group of people with type 1 diabetes fund raising and training together. Find out more about Stacey’s New Book: The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom Michael shares advice about running and training with T1D,…

Christina Martin: An American Ninja Warrior With Type 1

athletesBy Stacey SimmsNovember 19, 2019Leave a comment

Christina Martin is the first women with type 1 to compete on American Ninja Warrior. She got into the competition on her first try and made sure to wear her pump and CGM during the run. She even pointed them out for the camera! Watch Christina’s audition video here Learn more about Stacey’s New book!…

“Everyone is an Athlete” – Erik Douds Talks T1D, Motivation & Extreme Sports

athletesBy Stacey SimmsOctober 15, 2019Leave a comment

Erik Douds has big plans for the next few weeks. First, a 100 mile bike ride through Death Valley next week and then the New York City Marathon. Douds says these events take on a new – unexpected layer when you have type 1: it becomes about community. Buy the Book! The World’s Worst Diabetes…

Colt Scott: An American Ninja Warrior with T1D

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCMarch 19, 2019

This season of American Ninja Warrior, keep an eye out for Colt Scott! Diagnosed with type 1 as a baby, Colt has been a course tester for ANW for 4 years and just recently got the call that he made it to the show.  Colt talks about being a sudden role model – he really just…

7 Marathons – 7 Days – 7 Continents: Eric Tozer’s Story

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCFebruary 19, 2019

It’s called the World Marathon Challenge: 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. And Eric Tozer did it all with type 1 diabetes: We talk about the path that led Eric to this amazing accomplishment and Stacey asks why anyone would even want to do something like this! We find out about blood sugar…

NBC “The Titan Games” Contestant Chris Ruden Lives With #T1D

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJanuary 1, 2019

The new Dwayne Johnson / NBC show the Titan Games premieres this week and body builder Chris Ruden – a previous guest who lives with type 1 – is one of the contestants. You may have seen him in the commercials, he wears a prosthetic arm. Chris talks about how the mental burden of T1D…

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