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Racing with T1D: NASCAR’s Ryan Reed Wins at Daytona

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCMarch 12, 2017

Ryan Reed was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six years ago and was told he’d never race again. At the time, he was moving from California to North Carolina to try to get onto the NASCAR circuit. Instead of giving up, Ryan found a new doctor and got back in the driver’s seat. Now a…

Chris Ruden: “The Only 7-Fingered, Elite Powerlifter with Type 1 Diabetes You Know!”

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCFebruary 21, 2017

Chris Ruden says he’s the “only 7-fingered, diabetic speaker, adversity coach and elite Powerlifter you know!” Born with only two fingers on his left hand and a shorter left arm, Chris was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 19. Also a weight-loss and fitness coach, he can deadlift more than 600 lbs and is…

T1D & Sports: Hit the Slopes with Julie De Vos

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJanuary 31, 2017

This week’s guest, Julie De Vos has been skiing about since she could walk. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11 she’s now a coach with Riding on Insulin & program director for Connected in Motion. Julie was determined to keep skiing after her diagnosis and shares the challenges she faced as a young competitor.…

Solo Sailor Erin Spineto: Fighting Diabetes Burnout with Adventure

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJanuary 10, 2017

In 2011 Erin Spineto completed a five-day solo sail around the Florida Keys. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 19, she’s since completed other adventures such as a relay swim around the Keys and a stand-up paddle along North Carolina’s intra-coastal waterway. Her new book, Adventure On, offers advice to keep people with diabetes motivated…

The Diabetes Sports Project with IRONMAN Casey Boren / T1D Soccer Star Michael Thornton

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCAugust 16, 2016

After years of rejecting his family’s love of running, Casey Boren “got talked into” a mini-triathlon and found his passion. He trained for and successfully finished an IRONMAN triathlon at the age of 35 but was almost immediately after diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He talks to Stacey about learning to train with T1D and…

Bolus & Barbells: A New T1D Community Founded by Strongman Rodney Miller

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJuly 5, 2016

Rodney Miller is a power lifter and strongman competitor who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 4. Rodney’s story is all the more remarkable because he says he was always small for his age and only walked into a gym about 8 years ago. Stacey talks to him about the reasons behind…

Roddy Riddle, Ultra Athlete / Marina Tsaplina of “The Betes”

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCMarch 15, 2016

Roddy Riddle says, “Rule diabetes. Don’t let it rule you.” Diagnosed with type 1 at the age of 40, Roddy was already an international cyclist and didn’t see any reason to slow down. He completed the grueling Marathon de Sables (“The Toughest Footrace on Earth”) and is competing right now in the 6633 Ultra, a 350…

NASCAR Driver Ryan Reed Marks Five Years w/ Type 1 Diabetes

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCMarch 1, 2016

Ryan Reed started racing at age 4, but when he was diagnosed in 2011, he was told those days were over. Instead, Ryan found another doctor and surrounded himself with a “diabetes pit crew” of support. 5 years later, we talk about NASCAR, type 1 management and his Drive to Stop Diabetes partnership with the ADA. Stacey also…

Sam Fuld: Major League Baseball with T1D / Yoga for Diabetes

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCFebruary 16, 2016

Sam Fuld returns for his tenth season of Major League Baseball this year, now with the Oakland A’s. He was diagnosed at age 10 and found inspiration in established Major League players who had type 1. Now Fuld holds a yearly sports camp for kids with diabetes where all the coaches have T1D as well.…

Riding on Insulin – Michelle Alswager & Harry Thompson

athletesBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJanuary 5, 2016

An IRONMAN Triathlon includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run, raced in that order and without a break. Add type 1 diabetes to the mix and you’ve got a challenge few people ever try. In its first year, the Riding on Insulin Endurance program saw 63 athletes complete IRONMAN Wisconsin and raised…

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