Hi, I'm Cary
Welcome to Outrun Type 1
Fast Thoughts + Actions on my Ride with
type 1 diabetes
I upload 4 things on this site:
The 80s Dream
As a boy, there was only 1 car I dreamt of riding off into the sunset – a red, mid-1980s, Ferrari Testarossa.
Fast. Sleek. Stylish to the core. And – obviously – a joy to drive.
That 80s Ferrari is here my analogy for ‘outrunning t1d’ (managing type 1 diabetes well so I’m #WINNING).
Because I’m a fan of things that look pretty good, are fun to use, and work for me.
(Outrun was also a cool-looking arcade game.)
I’M NO DOCTOR.
I’m a:
- Christian
- Statistician
- Economist
- Engineer
- Fan of Plain English
- Swimmer/Footballer/Tenniser/Golfer/Runner/Volleyballer…etc
- Wide Reader
t1d is a tough baddy.
I was diagnosed in 2004. I’d lost 17 kilograms (37 lb) by that point. I’d struggled with months of crazy thirst, loss of strength, and eventually some face numbness. I really should visit the doctor more often…
After 2 weeks in hospital, I gained back all the weight – and a few kilos more – with the help of copious chicken sandwiches and oranges.
Now, I experiment on myself with different ideas from people who know about t1d. Perhaps some of my experiences and thoughts will entertain you.
