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Cyclists Team Up In The Annual Race Across America To Set A Positive Example For The Diabetes Community www.latuntus.com www.apidra.com Approximately 24 Million Americans Live With Diabetes and 5.7 Million Remain Undiagnosed **Race Across America — June 12, 2010 Cycling Through Cities Nationwide** Joe Eldridge, co-founder, member of Team Type 1 John Anderson, member of Team Type 2 Background: Diabetes is a growing epidemic, with nearly 24 million Americans living with the condition, including an estimated 5.7 million who remain undiagnosed – but a team of athletes living with diabetes are going the distance to manage their condition and inspire others to do the same! Competing in the Race Across America (RAAM) starting on June 12, 2010, Joe Eldridge and John Anderson are part of Team Type 1 and Team Type 2, and their mission is to prove that having diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t achieve your goals. RAAM, also known as “The World’s Toughest Bicycle Race” is one of the most respected annual endurance events in the country and is recognized the world over. The route is over 3000 miles, touching 14 states and “climbing” over 100000 feet. Teams typically cross the country in six to nine days, averaging 350 to 500 miles per day. Last year, Team Type 1 finished in 1st place against other athletes who didn’t have to contend with diabetes while racing and Team Type 2 — in their first foray into RAAM — completed the race in seven days, seven hours and 24 minutes! Team Type 1 …

Team Type 2 and Team Type 1 compete in Race Across America – the most grueling cycling road race in the US

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Food Allergy Support Group meets at St. John Medical Center in Westlake
• Food Allergy Support Group. 7 p.m. Mondays. St. John Medical Center Community Outreach Center, 29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite R, Westlake. (440) 937-7995.