Bob Schrank

“We all have good days and bad days and the struggles that go along with them. For me, diabetes management is about testing and knowing when my blood sugars are high or low, and then being able to do something about it.”

Although he’s listed as the manager of the Team Type 1 Development Team, Bob Schrank will be the first to remind you that he’s first and foremost a bicycle racer.

Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 24, the former competitive runner played an integral part in Team Type 1’s winning Race Across America corporate team in 2007. Now he is also playing a key role behind the scenes – something that is opening more new doors for him.

“Diabetes has given me the opportunity to meet new people and take my career and life in directions that never would have been possible,” he says. “Diabetes defines my life and how I experience it. Sometimes that is a challenge but it definitely keeps things interesting.”

Career Highlight

Upgrading to Category III in his first two seasons of racing

Diabetes Details

Age Diagnosed: 24 years

Current A1C: At goal

Years On A Pump: 4

Insulin Requirements
When Training:
26-33 units per day

Insulin Requirements
When Not Training:
30-37 units per day