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Perspectives: Becky Furuta Novo Nordisk Perspectives
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When Becky Furuta was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, her doctor told her it was the end of her professional cycling career. But, having initially taken up cycling as a daily escape from childhood poverty, Becky wasn’t about to take the news lying down. A little more than a decade later, she’s an ambassador for Team Novo Nordisk – the world’s first all-diabetes pro-cycling team - and can reflect on a career at the pinnacle of professional bike racing.
When Becky Furuta was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, her doctor told her it was the end of her professional cycling career. But, having initially taken up cycling as a daily escape from childhood poverty, Becky wasn’t about to take the news lying down. A little more than a decade later, she’s an ambassador for Team Novo Nordisk – the world’s first all-diabetes pro-cycling team - and can reflect on a career at the pinnacle of professional bike racing.
17 min