A: I would say having to be on the team. No, I'm only kidding! Everyone on the team is very positive about the fact that they have diabetes and are able to do all of the things that they have.

Q: Last year, you won what has been dubbed the "world's toughest bike race"...did you ever feel like diabetes held you back or got in the way?

A: Never. It was the team's strength. It unites us.

Q: What is your favorite part about having Type 1 diabetes?

A: That I have been able to do so many things in my life while having and controlling diabetes

Q: What advice would you give to someone newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?

A: Welcome to the Team! You're not alone with this disease. You can do anything with it, like ride your bike across the country, if that's what you want to do.

Q: Do you think there will be a cure?

A: I am very optimistic about a cure. The advancements in technology in the last 5 years have been huge. I have a tubeless insulin pump (Omni-Pod) and have been on investigational protocols with continuous glucose monitors (Freestyle Navigator) that is almost a cure for me. I love the technology that is out there.