Doug Masiuk is the first type-1 Diabetic to run across the United States and has become a recognized spokesperson for Diabetes. Diagnosed at age 3, Doug has never accepted Diabetes as a reason to give up, give in, or simply stop. With the dramatic increase in diabetes around the world, the relevance of Doug’s message is greater now than ever before.
As a long-distance runner, Doug has successfully decreased his insulin intake to one-quarter of what was required before he began running. He has now lived with Diabetes for more than 38 years. At universities, medical schools, and corporate meetings, he is able to reach those within and outside the Diabetes community to spread his message to “OutRun Diabetes”
Recognition and Awards
- “Hero of Health and Fitness” by Men’s Health Magazine, 2012
- “Epic Award” winner presented by Gear Junkie and Wenger, 2012
- “Athlete of the Year” nominee by Insulindependence, 2013
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s “Type-1 Hero,” 2013
- #23 on Wigwam’s list of 110 people in the outdoors world who have made a difference 2014
Spokesperson for Diabetes
- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at the University of Colorado
- Juvenile Diabetes Association events across the United States
- American Diabetes Association chapters in the United States
- Diabetic Congressional Caucus, U.S. Congress
- Roche World Diabetes Congress, Istanbul, Turkey
- Medtronic Diabetes Camp, Grand Junction, CO 2015
Media
- Blogger for Whole Foods Market’s Health Starts Here
- Front page of Reddit and featured in Runner’s World and Competitor Magazine
- Interviewed by more than 100 media outlets across the United States
- Article for Joslin Diabetes Center affiliated with Harvard Medical School