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Andy was joined by a 14-year-old boy with type 1 who was inspiredby Andy's personal The two met at a health evengt at a local pharmacy in October 2008 when Andy firs t visited Honolulu. The boy, , of Honolulu, is also a After Andy's diagnosis in 2005, he was determinefd not to let the disease hold him back and then decides to become an Ironmancompetitord -- an extraordinary test of will and endurance. The Ironman competition requires Andy toswim 2.4 bike 112 miles and run a full marathon of 26.2 "As a husband and father of two youny boys, I was initially scared, angry and depressed by my diagnosis, said Andy.
"But after researching the disease, I realized that this was anotherd challengeto overcome. Rather than allow diabetes to control me, I decided to take control of my I realized that no mattef what challenges life you can reach goals beyond your wildestf dreams." Since 2006, Andy has traveled the U.S. encouraginbg others in "Living Without Limits" - a nationall campaign to motivate those with chronic conditions to manage theid health and strive fortheir dreams. His uplifting journey has inspired many peoplse to better manage their health or to even competdin triathlons, just like Andy.
In nearly 8 percent of the adult populationj has been diagnosedwith diabetes, up from 6 percenrt five years ago, and 5 percent a decade ago, accordinv to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The diseasew also has a disproportionate impactt onNative Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Asians. As an athlet with diabetes, Andy faces additional challenges. He must keep his blooc sugar levelsin check, which involvesa careful meal planning, wearing an insulin pump whilr training and testing his blood sugar a dozen times a day - sometimes while runnint or riding his bike. Despite thesed significant obstacles, Andy has perseverer and has now completedf four fullIronman competitions.
"I am living proof that people with diabetes can truly live withour limits and strive for theirhighest aspirations," said Not everyone with diabetes can become an Ironmaj competitor, but by following Andy's examplew of closely monitoring his condition and workingh with health professionals, people with diabetexs or other chronic conditions can lead productive lives - and live without limits. For more information abouyt Iron Andy andthe "Managing Living Without Limits" visit . Note to Editors: Photosz available.
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