FREDERIC LEGRAND

• Dublin, Ireland
• Age: 39
• Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at age 30

Having coped with Type 2 diabetes for nearly a decade now, Fred Legrand feels like an old pro. With regular exercise and a low-carb diet, he has mastered what it takes to keep his diabetes in control. Diagnosed in 2001, Fred has devoted his life to staying on top of the disease in order to pursue his passion in life – cycling.

Frankly, Fred is a cycling fanatic. Ask him what he’s doing when he’s not on his bike, and he will likely tell you he’s cleaning it. After hearing about Team Type 2 in 2008, he became excited by the thought of joining a group of similar, like-minded individuals with the same disease who want to spread the word about diabetes management. His goal in joining is not only to better his own health but also to help others who might not understand as much about the disease as he does.

And, as he says, “I wouldn’t mind beating Phil Southerland in a race!”