Going the Distance -- Diabetes Patients Inspire Novice Bicyclist to Pedal Onward in Spite of Challenges

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Last month, as Memphian Bryan Powell participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's "Ride to Cure Diabetes," a one-day, 106-mile trek across Death Valley in California, he never had to look far for inspiration.

"Over a third of the riders had type 1 diabetes, from teenagers to people in their 60s," said Powell, 26, a territory manager and consultant for Medtronic Diabetes.

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Going the Distance -- Diabetes Patients Inspire Novice Bicyclist to Pedal Onward in Spite of Challenges

"I thought it was difficult to make sure I managed my fluids and electrolytes, but then you think about those who have to test their blood sugar every hour and not only manage all those levels, bu...

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