type 1 diabetes

Racing with type 1

Francis Selldorff in the paddock beside his Turner Motorsport BMW
In the Paddock

Part of the Routine

Endurance racing rewards preparation and consistency — and so does managing type 1 diabetes. I handle mine the same data-driven way I approach the car: monitoring continuously with a CGM, planning around it, and getting on with the job.

It hasn't kept me out of a seat, from club racing all the way to the IMSA WeatherTech Championship.

Francis Selldorff with Dr. Lori Laffel at the Joslin Diabetes Center gala
Off Track

Diabetes Involvement

Giving back to the type 1 community — through clinical research and youth advocacy.

Joslin Diabetes Center · 2023

Frank & Jean Ring Memorial Award

Recognized in the fight against diabetes for resilience living with type 1, and featured in awareness media.

Joslin Diabetes Center · 2017–18

Youth Ambassador

Spokesperson at Joslin events, advocating for diabetes awareness and educating peers.

Clinical Trials

CGM and Artificial Pancreas Studies

Trial patient in past CGM and insulin pump studies that helped achieve FDA approval.

Outreach

Joslin Teddy Bear Clinics

Volunteered demonstrating diabetes care to newly-diagnosed children and their families.

Partnership & Advocacy

Open to working with diabetes-tech brands and organizations on the grid and in the community.

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