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Managed, not conquered.
Nearly 40 years of Type 1. Still climbing past 50. This is what my blood sugar does on the mountain, and what I do about it.
14
My age at diagnosis
~40
Years living with Type 1
50+
And still roping up
The book: Hike Your First 5 Miles
For people with diabetes who want to get back on a trail and don’t know where to start. It covers what to eat, what to carry, how to pace yourself, and how to read your numbers before, during, and after a hike. Written by someone who still has to work all of that out every time he goes up.
Chapter 1 is free. Leave your name and email and it comes to your inbox when it’s ready.
Who I am
I’m Matt. I was diagnosed with Type 1 at 14, and I’ve been climbing Colorado’s 14ers and rock routes for years with my supplies in the pack and sugar in every pocket. I don’t think diabetes gets beaten. I think it gets managed, one climb at a time, and I write down what works.
Field notes
- Food and insulin on a 14er hike
- Rock climbing with Type 1: how to start
- When your insurance is late on supplies
Alpine Diabetes shares personal experience, not medical advice. Talk with your care team before you change how you handle insulin, food, or exercise.