type 1 diabetes

Why is Mark Fischer-Colbrie Competing in The Ironman World Championship?

by Mark Fischer-Colbrie 09.23.2009 Uncategorized

ShareI made the mistake of viewing the NBC 2008 World Championships video with my wife, Lisa.  In the first few minutes, after watching all the people collapsing during and after the race, Lisa turned to me and asked, “So why are you doing this?” The question persisted with the descriptions of the wind that ” [...]

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Tyler Fischer-Colbrie Ended Up in the Pediatric ICU

by Mark Fischer-Colbrie 09.16.2009 Uncategorized

ShareTyler Fischer-Colbrie ended up in the Pediatric ICU as we were one of many families who had no family history and who didn’t know the warning signs of diabetes. Knowing that excess thirst, drinking lots of fluids and going to the bathroom a lot are some of the signs of diabetes can save a life. [...]

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