Redefining Metabolic Limits
2,800 Miles. 1.5 Million Oar Strokes. Constant Glucose Management
Managing Type 1 Diabetes is a 24/7 job on land. At sea, under the strain of 12+ hours of daily rowing and extreme sleep deprivation, it becomes a high-stakes data science project. This page documents the physiological “front line” of our crossing.
Real-Time CGM Tracking
Utilizing Continuous Glucose Monitoring technology to capture a 50+ day unbroken data set of glycemic variability in an extreme endurance environment.
Insulin Sensitivity & Fueling
Analyzing the impact of low-GI fueling and the metabolic cost of rowing 2,800 miles on insulin requirements.
The Safety Protocol
Developing and testing specialized T1D safety “Red Zones” for unsupported ocean rowing—paving the way for future T1D adventurers.
Meet the Athlete
Kimberley Hansford | Endurance Athlete & T1D Advocate
Living with Type 1 Diabetes, Kimberley has used endurance sports (multiple 70.3s and 140.6 Ironmans) to master the intersection of data and performance.
- Focus: Bridging the gap between medical management and elite performance.
- Advocacy: Proving that with the right technology and data, a chronic condition is not a barrier to the world’s toughest challenges.
Research Partnership Benefits
We invite Medical Tech and Health partners to join the study.
- Unique Data Set: Access to a rare 60-day physiological profile of a T1D athlete in a high-stress, unsupported environment.
- Product Stress-Testing: Real-world validation for CGMs, insulin delivery systems, and nutritional products.
- Inspirational Content: High-impact storytelling that resonates with the global T1D community.