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I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) at 19. It took me nearly three years to fully grasp what that meant for my life—not just in terms of the daily management, but more specifically, the mental and emotional impact.
What hit me hardest was the loss of a sense of self-sufficiency. As a teenager who valued adventure and independence, accepting that my life now depended on constant medical support was tough. I often explain it like this: if I somehow survived a plane crash and ended up in the wilderness, I wouldn’t last long without access to insulin. It’s not a realistic fear, but it highlights how reliant I am on modern healthcare—something that felt like a huge blow to my identity at the time.
This experience also brought out another, quieter struggle—the feeling that I wasn’t able to do what "healthy" people could. That belief, though, has fuelled my determination to try and live as though nothing is holding me back. That’s what drew me to endurance cycling and adventure racing. It’s my way of proving—mostly to myself—that I can still chase big challenges.
I share both the physical and mental hurdles I face with T1D in the hope that it might help someone else who’s navigating their own path with the condition. Maybe it’ll encourage them to step outside their comfort zone, diabetes-related or not.
Now, 12 years after my diagnosis, I’ve not only learned to live with T1D—I’ve found that in some ways, it’s made my life richer. But that’s only been possible because of the incredible support from my loved ones and access to high-quality healthcare. Not everyone has that, which is why I’ve committed to raising awareness and funds for causes focused on diabetes research, prevention, promoting sports and mental health support.
So follow along on my instagram (jasienharidy) as I take on some questionable cycling challenges—things a diabetic “shouldn’t” do (but maybe should). All in the name of pushing limits, breaking stigma, and hopefully inspiring others to believe they can do more than they think they can! This August I'm taking on Mother North - a 1000km Off-road ultra cycling race through some of the desolate landscapes Norway calls her own - together with my Wife, Genevieve.
Mijn sponsoren
€26
David Kraaijkamp
€31.20
Mark Middel
€52
Megan Bagley
€26
Frank Boon
€10.40
Deena Blacking
€10.40
Tilly Toxopeus
€18.72
Frank Van Der Sman
Xoxo
€15.60
Anonymous
€10.40
Aster C
€10.40
Anouk Klinkenberg
€26
Julien
€20.80
Ellie Harper
€26
Vivian
Wat een knappe prestatie!! Grote bewondering voor :)
€52
John Eussen
Top!! 💪🏼💪🏼
€20.80
Rachel Powers
€26
Flo Leber
Congratulations on your race!
€52
Roberto Bandiera
I’m happy I had met you during Mother North. I just realised now you were doing fundraising for T1D research. You won, you’re a hero.
€26
Julia Halasz
Congrats again!
€10.40
Frans Van Heezik
€26
Robbie
Klasse!
€15.60
Sophie Huijskens
Congrats!! Looking forward to more adventure stories!
€78
Jenna Bestbier
Watching you conquer Mother North together and giving back to this close-to-home cause is inspiring. Keep it up! Watching you all the way. Jen & Nick
€25
Emmie
go Go GO!!!
€50
Rhian, Toan And Seren
Good luck guys - such a great cause and we are very proud!
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Job
Go get 'm 💪💪
€15.60
Robert
zet hem op!
€31.20
Rikke
Succes!
€10.40
Mendel Vollaers
€26
Glenn
Good Luck Jasien! Great Goal!
€10.40
Tom
Succes!!
€52
Jesse
€26
Alex Grahame
Have a blast at Mother North! I'll be dotwatching! My mum and brother are both type 1 diabetics and I know how tough it is.
€52
Diana And Richard
Fantastic challenge - what fun! Good luck!
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Anonymous
€25
Alain
€26
G Hull
€15.60
Nikki
Wat een mooi doel, succes Jasien!! <3
€10.40
Frederieke Van Wijk
€10.40
Anonymous
They see them rolling:))
€50
