[EN] E13: Race Across America with Type 1 Diabetes: The Ultimate Test of Discipline | Casey Boren

<p>What does it take to complete 14 Ironman triathlons and race across an entire continent, knowing that every mile requires a perfect balance between extreme physical exertion and Type 1 Diabetes? In this episode of Out of Range, we sit down with Casey Boren, an American elite ultra-athlete and co-founder of the Diabetes Sports Project (DSP). His mission: to prove through action that a diagnosis at age 34 was not the end of his athletic career, but the start of a more disciplined life.</p><p></p><p>We dive into the brutal reality of ultra-endurance sports, from the Ironman World Championships in Kona to a non-stop cycling race across America. Casey shares how he transitioned from the shock of a late diagnosis to becoming a "master of variables." From the "game-changing" impact of CGM technology to building a global community of T1D athletes, this is a conversation about resilience, the power of data, and the refusal to let a chronic condition dictate your boundaries.</p><p></p><p>VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖</p><p>02:30 The early years: Athletics before the diagnosis</p><p>05:15 The shock at age 34: Confusing diabetes with overtraining</p><p>09:40 Rebuilding confidence: Training on a treadmill with a plan</p><p>13:20 Completing 14 Ironmans with Type 1 Diabetes</p><p>17:45 The transition from MDI to Insulin Pump technology</p><p>22:10 Race Across America: Cycling 3,000 miles as a T1D team</p><p>26:30 Data as a lifeline: The impact of CGMs on endurance</p><p>31:15 Managing "moving targets" during 15-hour races</p><p>35:40 Nutrition and fueling strategies for ultra-runners</p><p>40:05 The birth of the Diabetes Sports Project (DSP)</p><p>45:30 Mentoring the next generation of T1D elite athletes</p><p>52:15 Message to the community: "It’s your disease, take ownership"</p><p>58:40 Future goals: Rebuilding for 100k and 250k ultra-trails</p><p></p><p>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</p><ul><li>Ownership of Management: Why Casey believes you must become the expert of your own body and treatment.</li><li>Technology as a Game Changer: How Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) removed the "fear of the unknown" during extreme efforts.</li><li>The Importance of a Plan B: Why preparation and redundancy are the keys to finishing races when variables change.</li><li>Community and Representation: How the Diabetes Sports Project provides a platform for elite athletes to inspire the T1D world.</li></ul><p></p><p>CONNECT AND FOLLOW:</p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/