This summer, a group of cyclists raced more than 3,000 miles -- from California to New Jersey -- over a span of five days, 15 hours and 43 minutes. The group beat out seven other teams, all vying to win the Race Across America Relay. Each of the team members also has type 1 diabetes. Phil...


I totally agree: the idea of never getting a "diabetes vacation" can be pretty daunting sometimes. It's a lot of work. I guess it helps me to remember that I'm not the only one who has to do it 24/7. And man am I glad it's diabetes instead of a few other diseases out there. But you're right--it's not fun, it's hardwork. So no matter how perfect our bloodsugars are, we all deserve a big freakin' pat on the back!