Andy Holder

Andy Holder

Andy Holder was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 36. Despite never having competed a triathlon before and not knowing how to swim, he took on the grueling 2.4 swim - 112 mile bike - 26.2 mile run that is the Ironman Triathlon. He is now a 8-time Ironman finisher, inspirational speaker, diabetes spokesperson, and founder of the "Iron Andy Foundation". Andy is responsible for audience development and building collaborations with organizations who empower people to live beyond diabetes.

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Low On Insulin for the Weekend

February 20, 2014

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A road trip almost ends in disaster for Andy Holder if not for the help of his pump manufacturer.

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Forward Motion: Shortsighted Test-Strip Rationing

December 19, 2013

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To save money, an Oregon health board limits test strips for a state health plan. Andy Holder worries about the…

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Happy to Be Feeling the Low?

November 19, 2013

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Even with the newest diabetes tech equipment, lows happen. Andy Holder shares how he arrived at a BG reading of…

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Forward Motion: The Letter

October 29, 2013

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Diabetes burnout can hit everyone, even an “Ironman.”

Columns

When Inspiration Needs Support

October 3, 2013

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As T1 Triathlete “Iron” Andy Holder demonstrates in his latest column, accepting support from friends and family sometimes can be…

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Insurance and My Utility Belt

September 19, 2013

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In his new column, triathlon athlete "Iron Andy" Holder talks about the cost hurdles he sometimes faces to have the…