### Eric Dutcher's Journey with Type 1 Diabetes and Tough Mudder Eric Dutcher, a man from Dallas, Texas, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 26. Initially, he felt overwhelmed and hopeless due to the exhaustive self-care routine and societal misconceptions about diabetes. For over a decade, Eric lived with fear and limited his activities, losing his confidence and adventurous spirit. However, meeting his future wife Heather marked a turning point in his life. Heather encouraged Eric to challenge his boundaries and regain his confidence. This led Eric to participate in endurance athletic events, including obstacle runs like Tough Mudder. He found a supportive community and discovered that he could overcome physical challenges despite his diabetes. Eric's journey inspired him to create Project MUD (More Unstoppable Diabetics), a partnership with Tough Mudder and the Diabetes Sports Project. The goal of Project MUD is to inspire other diabetics to push their limits and participate in obstacle course events. Eric and his team aim to recruit the first all-diabetic team for the World's Toughest Mudder event in Atlanta. Through Project MUD, Eric hopes to help other diabetics realize that diabetes is not an obstacle but a variable to manage. He wants to encourage them to pursue their dreams and live life to the fullest, proving that they can achieve great things despite their condition.