Ultrarunner uses vegan diet to help manage diabetes

Jonty Brown, a British ultrarunner diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old, has been using a vegan diet to manage his condition. He took up running during the covid lockdown and quickly became passionate about it, setting challenging goals for himself. With the support of friends and fellow vegan influencers, Jonty became the first type 1 diabetic to run 'the Wainwrights' across the UK, covering close to 50 kilometers a day for seven days.

In subsequent years, Jonty continued to push his limits by participating in ultrarunning events like The Speed Project, where he covered nearly 500 kilometers solo across the American desert. His plant-based diet has not only been motivated by his love for animals but has also helped him require less insulin and maintain better blood sugar levels. Jonty's success as an ultrarunner and his ability to manage diabetes with a vegan diet serve as an inspiring example for others facing similar challenges.