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TEAM TYPE 1 HIGHLIGHTS

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Racing to cure diabetes...

Team Type 1 was created in 2004 to inspire people living with diabetes to take a proactive approach to managing their health and overcoming the obstacles often associated with the condition. In 2006 and 2007, the squad won the eight-rider team division of the Race Across America and finished runner-up in 2008 while consisting solely of athletes who have Type 1 diabetes.

In 2008, the team grew to include a 15-rider professional continental team that included four riders with Type 1 diabetes. In their inaugural pro season, Team Type 1 compiled 45 victories, including winning the team classification at the Tour de Beauce and the Vuelta Mexico and placing two riders in the Olympics.

In 2009, Team Type 1 is growing again – to include a triathlon team, a developmental squad, a women's professional squad and two teams for RAAM: Team Type 1 and Team Type 2. The Type 1 athletes in these programs strive to instill hope and inspiration for people around the world affected by diabetes.

Riders on the team who have Type 1 diabetes manage their condition during these grueling competitions with Apidra rapid-acting insulin, Abbott Diabetes Care's FreeStyle Navigator (a continuous glucose monitoring system), OmniPod wireless pumps and use Dex4 fast-acting glucose. The team's official bikes are made by Orbea.

Team Type 1 is made up of champions – winners at endurance and pro cycling, many of whom conquer life with Type 1 diabetes at the same time.

"Team Type 1’s goal is to prove that by using the tools provided to manage diabetes, exercise and healthy living, a person with diabetes can do the same as a normal person– only better.”  –Phil Southerland, team founder

Follow Team Type 1 by clicking the blog link and find out how they make minimal adjustments to lead a maximum life.

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