Team Type 1 (diabetics)

[fiamme red]

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/21/big-race-ahead-for-cyclists-with-diabetes/index.html?hp

[barry1021]

I am involved in Fund raising for diabetes because my first cousin had it all her life (Type 1). She passed away last year due to complications. Type 2 is currently out of control in America due to obesity and lifestyle issues. The more publicity the better!! The Tour De Cure is the National bike fundraising event for diabetes; I will be riding in June.

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[DfCas]

I found it amazing that they won the 8 person team and the overall at RAAM last year. They posted a report over on Type 1 rider,including a rundown of their insulin therapy and eatimg.It was most interesting to see that they used more insulin on the bike than off.

The availibility of continuos glucose monitoring has been a major step in making this kind of performance possible.Im working on getting a CGMS for my new insulin pump.

[SoCalSteve]

One of my closest friends is a Type 1 Diabetic and has been since age 11. She is now 47.

She has done 4 1/2 IronMans and is now in training to do a full IronMan! Pretty amazing, if you ask me...

I believe she is trying to get sponsorship through Team Type 1 as well.

Steve

[stevep]

one of my vets is on loan for the summer to do the race across america on type 1.
he has diabetes which i never knew.. goes well though and looks forward to the ride.
a few of the elite guys are diabetic also i thk.

[fiamme red]

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.racing/msg/e602879a8f923e77

[Blue Jays]

Sounds like a pretty cool team! Read more at: http://www.teamtype1.org