Diabetic and Healthy

From the peak of health and becoming a bikini competitor to being hospitalized with DKA and dealing with a life changing diagnosis. This week I speak with Taylor from Ontario, Canada, and she shares a very honest account of dealing with her Type 1 diagnosis, learning to accept it's a lifelong condition and getting to grips with managing blood sugar levels around exercise.   Taylor was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just 3 months before most of the world went into ‘lockdown' and although it's been tough she explains how the lockdown has given her the opportunity to slow down and learn more about managing the condition.

The older generation can probably remember when the only resource available for monitoring blood glucose levels was a basic finger prick test or maybe even just urine testing.  Diabetes research and technology have come a very long way over the past few decades and there are now so many amazing, advanced ways to help manage this challenging condition.  In this week's episode I share some 'Diabetes News' I came across this week which includes a new partnership between FitBit and Diabetes UK.

In this week's podcast episode I look at the different ways for people with Diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels and the options available from finger prick testing to Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM's). I have personally started using the new Freestyle Libre2 Sensors in the past couple of months so I thought I would also share my honest opinion on those and what I feel the pro's and con's are.

In this week's episode I talk about how the current situation could be affecting your immune system and what you can do to help combat it.  Due to COVID-19, the restrictions and the lockdowns, the past year has been and continues to be a very stressful time for many. Whether its from fear of getting the virus, financial stress caused by the lockdowns or anxiety in isolation, all of these things cause stress in our bodies.  You may already notice the impact that stress can have on your blood sugar levels but this isn't the only physical impact it has on our bodies, it can also have a negative affect on our immune systems.  Listen to this weeks show to learn how stress can affect your bodies ability to fight off infections and viruses and most importantly what you can do to help to relieve that stress and stay healthy.

This is the 50th Episode of the Diabetic and Healthy Podcast. To celebrate this is a very special episode!  This week, not only can you learn Charlotte's 5 Fundamentals of being Diabetic and Healthy, but you can also enter our competition which has an amazing prize. All you have to do is download and listen to this episode which tells you how to enter and you can win - 1 x 1:1 Lifestyle and Fitness Consultation with Charlotte  1 x Personalised Fitness Plan based on your goals  AND 2 x Healthy recipe guides including meal plans and shopping lists  Details for competition page  http://www.diabeticandhealthy.com/win (www.diabeticandhealthy.com/win)  What are Charlotte's 5 Fundamentals of being Diabetic and Healthy? 

In this week's episode I speak with Chris McMahon who is a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Mindset Coach. Chris was also diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was a child and he shares his story, from diagnosis to the present day where he is coaching people to be healthy, energised and active or as Chris calls it ‘Aligned and Alive!' Chris has a wife and 9 month old son and explains how he manages to stay fit and healthy around busy family life and work commitments.  Chris has also very kindly gifted a 3 part video series especially for Diabetic and Healthy listeners which covers how to curb your cravings, boost your energy and put a training plan together. Available to download on the Diabetic and Healthy website.

Following some great feedback on last week's episode, all about motivation and goal setting, we decided to follow it up by digging deeper into what is really holding you back.  For this I spoke to the wonderful Nic Wood who is a Mind Coach and has been a guest on previous podcast episodes.  Nic explains some great exercises that you can use today to find your ‘why' and find what truly motivates you.  We also discuss what skills we have as Diabetics and how we can use those to help us reach our goals.

As requested by you, in this week's podcast episode I talk about motivation and goal setting.  January blues will have kicked in for many and it can make it harder than usual to get motivated and stay motivated. On top of that we currently find ourselves in a challenging and unusual situation to say the least due to COVID-19. This has resulted in many people feeling demotivated and struggling to put many plans in place. Today I share my top tips for finding motivation, the benefits of goal setting and techniques that you can start using today to help you set your own motivational goals and make sure you reach them!

Diagnosed as having Type 1 Diabetes at just 3 years old, today's guest Brandon Mouw, shares his incredible and inspirational story.  Imagine...Imagine maintaining the most incredible control of your Diabetes and your blood sugars for years only to then develop brittle Diabetes, Hypo Unawareness and be told you have 2 years to live if you can't find 250 thousand dollars for a Pancreas transplant. This was the reality facing Brandon just a couple of years ago.  In this episode Brandon Mouw shares his incredible journey from growing up from a young age with Type 1 to how he is living today, without the need of insulin injections or pumps but managing lots of new health challenges which come with being a transplant survivor.

Wow! What a year 2020 has been!  In this week's episode I run through some impressive stats about the podcast this year including the top 3 most downloaded episodes.  I say a big thank you to everyone who has been involved or supported Diabetic and Healthy this year AND let you know why you can't miss the first episode of 2021!

In this week's episode I speak to a wonderful lady called Nicole from California.  After Nicole's diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 17 she spent several years in denial of her condition. Unfortunately due to her blood sugar levels running so high for such a long period of time, it led to some very serious medical complications. Fast forward to today and Nicole has received life saving treatments including a kidney / pancreas transplant.  Despite everything she has been through and ongoing treatments, Nicole has such a positive and inspirational mindset.  Listen to the full interview to hear all about Nicole's incredible journey so far. Also watch the video version at: https://youtu.be/4iYRijghKbM

We are all completely unique and so is our approach to our Diabetes management.  Social media is an amazing resource and there is a great Diabetes Community online however recently I'm seeing a lot of posts suggesting that there are specific ways you should be managing your Diabetes.  This condition is far from being a 'one size fits all' subject and what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another.  In this episode I talk about my observations of 'Diabetes on social media' and how there's no right or wrong when it comes to how people choose to manage this, sometimes challenging, condition.

As requested by the listeners, this week's episode is all about nutrition for blood glucose control.  I speak to Diabetes Specialist Dietitian and part of the Diabetic and Healthy team, Isi Hooley. Isi talks all about the effect of different foods on blood sugar levels, different types of carbohydrates, how to help prevent large spikes in blood sugars and understanding the Glycaemic Index.  Helpful link  Learn more about the Glycemic Index and use the calculator to learn the GI of specific foods  https://www.glycemicindex.com/ (Glycemic Index)

This week's episode is about Hypo Anxiety.  If you have Diabetes then having a hypo (low blood sugar) is likely to be one of things that you worry about but for some people it's much more than just a ‘worry'.  Hypo Anxiety is when the thought of having a hypo can actually cause you a lot of distress and can impact not only your blood sugar management but also your day to day life.  25% of people with Diabetes suffer from Hypo Anxiety so if this is something you suffer from you may find some comfort in knowing you aren't alone.  Listen to learn more about hypo anxiety and some top tips to help you.

In this weeks episode I catch up with Gemma Davies.  If you are a regular listener you will know Gemma from previous shows but if you are new to show here is a bit of background info for you!  Gemma is a busy, working Mum to 3 boys and was diagnosed with Diabetes during her pregnancy.  After years of not making the condition her priority and suffering from undiagnosed Diabulimia, Gemma has now completely turned her life around and is living a much healthier lifestyle. She has been kind enough to share her journey with us as she takes control of her Diabetes.  This week we talk about Gemma's new found love of lifting, the positive changes she has made to improve her relationship with food and how she is dealing with Lockdown 2.0.

This week's podcast episode (which was going out live on Facebook) is all about Alcohol and Diabetes.  Do you avoid alcohol due to not understanding how it might impact your blood sugar levels? Have you ever had a few too many and struggled to keep your blood sugar levels stable the next day? Listen, or watch, to understand how alcohol impacts your blood sugar levels, why people with Diabetes have been arrested whilst hypo AND my top tips on how to stay safe if you are drinking.

In this weeks episode, I catch up with Guido who owns and runs his own gym in Germany. After being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and finding his love for fitness, Guido trained to become a personal trainer, a nutrition coach and a mindset coach so that he could help others to not only achieve their goals in the gym but also help them understand the power of the right mindset.  Guido lives a bodybuilding lifestyle and shows that with the right understanding you can most definitely build muscle with Type 1 Diabetes.  Listen to learn more about fitness, nutrition and bodybuilding with Diabetes.

Do you struggle with your weight? Are you an emotional eater? Do you ‘binge' on food Do you ever wish you could just take control of your eating? If your answer is yes to any of the above then listening to this weeks podcast episode is a must! Mindful eating is all about taking control of your eating habits and having a healthy relationship with food. I believe that having Diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2, can lead us to become fixated on food which can have negative effects on our Diabetes control and our health in general. In this episode I explain the concept of Mindfulness and Mindful Eating, discuss my own personal struggles with food and I give you techniques that you can start using right now to take control of your eating and improve your relationship with food.

This weeks podcast episode is another in the Your Stories series.  I talk to Phil Cook from Michigan in the USA. Phil has a wife and a 2 year old Daughter and lives a busy life with Type 1 Diabetes.  In this interview Phil speaks about his diagnosis and how Diabetes has changed his life over the past 5 years.  Phil now has his own Diabetes Blog ‘Beetus Life' and is a big advocate for Type 1 and mental health due to managing both anxiety and depression himself alongside his Diabetes.  Listen to hear Phil's story from pre diagnosis to his life today with Type 1 Diabetes.

Having the right mindset can be extremely powerful, especially when it comes to managing a long term health condition like Diabetes.  This week's podcast episode is all about how, with the right perspective, Diabetes can actually be a positive thing. That might sound crazy but take a listen and I share what I've learnt  since my diagnosis and how I believe, in some ways, it has changed my life for the better.

Jacob's Type 1 diagnosis story is far from a typical one and certainly unlike any that I have heard of. In this very honest interview Jacob shares his story and how his life, and his mindset, have changed over the past decade. Make sure you listen until the end as Jacob also shares 5 pieces of great advice for anyone who lives with Type 1 Diabetes.

Do your blood sugars sometimes seem to have a mind of their own?  Unexpected lows? Huge spikes? Or just generally all over the place?!  These are my top 5 tips to how to get those crazy blood sugars back under control. Prioritise blood sugars and check more often Keep a diary of blood sugars, food insulin doses and then check for for patterns Rule out other triggers Take time out to destress Try temporary reducing carb intake For full details of how this can help you and the best way to follow these tips, listen to this episode now.

Do you wake up and head for the kitchen or do you continue to fast?  In this weeks podcast episode I talk about the benefits of eating breakfast if you have Diabetes and some examples of great brekky choices to set those blood sugars up for the day!

In this weeks podcast episode Isi, our Specialist Diabetes Dietitian, and I give an introduction to Keto Diets. Listen to learn -  what a keto diet is what ketosis means  if anyone can maintain a keto diet the benefits of keto if keto is suitable or even possible if you have Diabetes  And much more!

Did you know that having Diabetes means that you make, on average, 180 extra decisions every day just to try and manage your blood sugars? So I think we would be excused for sometimes forgetting the basics! In this weeks podcast episode I talk about 5 things that are easy to forget but may well have an impact on blood sugar control 

If you enjoyed last weeks episode hopefully todays episode will also be of interest to you. Whether you are just interested in bodybuilding competitions or maybe would like to compete yourself then this episode is a must listen! You will learn all about the process on show day and what can happen following a bodybuilding or fitness modelling competition.  I talk about:  Getting stage ready …………...including THE stage tan!  Dehydration Carb loading The mental health aspect including Body Dysmorphia  The post competition binge  Plus find out if I would compete again and much more!

After a lot of you asked me questions regarding Diabetes and when I used to bodybuild, I decided to put together a podcast episode about it. 2 episodes in fact!  In this episode, part 1, you can learn more about the process of preparing for a competition with Type 1 Diabetes including -  What ‘bulking' and ‘cutting' means and consists of How much time goes into the ‘prep' stage What has to be considered from a Diabetes point of view AND Whether Diabetes and being on insulin is an advantage or a disadvantage when it comes to building muscle

Host Charlotte revisit a previous guest from the show, Nick Otto AKA Insulin Junkie.  Nick had a rough start in life by anyone's standards and now manages not only Type 1 Diabetes but also Depression, ADHD and PTSD. In this candid and honest interview Nick talks about growing up in care, the stigma surrounding mental health and how he manages both his physical and mental health on a daily basis.  Despite Mental Health being a very serious subject, Nick and Charlotte manage to make this an enjoyable episode - maybe it may resinate with you.

In this episode I answer your questions about training with Type 1.  Being a personal trainer, having Diabetes and also having done competitive bodybuilding in the past, I often get messages asking questions regarding building muscle with Diabetes and other weight training related queries.. Listen to this weeks episode to find out the answers to these top 5 commonly asked questions -  Why am I struggling to build muscle? Is it safe to exercise with high blood sugars? I've heard of non-Diabetic bodybuilders using insulin so am I at an advantage because I take insulin? Are protein shakes dangerous for Diabetics? Why does my blood sugar spike during weight training?

Have you discovered what is making the Diabetic and Healthy podcasts one of the top Diabetic Podcasts on iTunes? We rank across the world in the podcast charts, have a 4.7 star rating and this week so far we've been downloaded in 29 countries. Have you only just found the Diabetic and Healthy podcast?  Trying to catch up on all of the episodes so far? In this week's episode I give you a run down of the last 24 shows so that you can go and check out the ones that are the most relevant for you.  I also highlight some of our most popular episodes to date, let you know which episodes have the best top tips and techniques in them and look back at some of the awesome people that have featured on the shows so far!  Just some of the shows that I'll put in the spotlight are -  Top 10 Tips for Living a Healthy Life With Diabetes Top 5 Nutrition Tips - with Isi Positive Mental Attitude with Paul Farquhar, hypnotherapist  Mind, Body and Diabetes with Nic Wood, mind and body coach An interview with Chris Ruden

In this weeks episode I discuss both Diabetes burnout and the, sometimes, negative effects of social media.  You can learn more about -  What Diabetes Burnout is How ‘normal' Burnout is  Signs and symptoms of Burnout  The pressures of social media  AND how not to believe everything you see!

This is Amy's story.  Amy is 18 years old and was only diagnosed as having Type 1 Diabetes a few months ago, just at the start of the Coronavirus lockdown in the UK.  You can learn more about how Amy has coped with this shock diagnosis and how her positive attitude is already having an impact on her Diabetes Management.  We discuss -  Symptoms pre-diagnosis  Why Amy ended up in HDU  Using lockdown to learn more about Diabetes  The importance of accepting your condition  How crucial the online Diabetes community can be 

Chris Ruden - quite possibly the most inspirational Diabetic you could ever meet. “Limitations are self-imposed” is the strong message that Chris sends out and he is living proof of that. For anyone who isn't familiar with Chris, he is an elite powerlifter despite the fact that due to a birth defect his left arm is shorter than his right and he only has 2 fingers on his left hand. Chris was also diagnosed as having Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 19. He is now a very successful entrepreneur, model and a motivational speaker.  Here are just some of the great things you can hear in this weeks episode: The power of a positive mindset  How Chris's diagnosis changed his life  Blood sugar management and weight training  How there is more to life than Diabetes management  You will also get to know more about Chris as a person as we discuss everything from his favourite food to what irritates him the most!  Plus an exclusive story about how Chris was willing to get arrested rather than take his hand out of his pocket!

Do you struggle to get motivated? Do you have health or fitness goals but just cannot bring yourself to get started?  In this episode I share my top 5 tips for not only how to take those first steps and get started but also how to stay motivated.  I'll explain everything from why its so important to find someone to hold you accountable to learning how your big end goal could actually be what's holding you back.  So if you finally want to take the first step to reaching your goal, this episode is a must!

In this episode I talk to Nick Otto AKA Insulin Junkie. Nick is a YouTuber living in Florida and he has Type 1 Diabetes.  Nick shares his story about his journey with Diabetes, how it has changed his life and what advice he would give to anyone who is newly diagnosed or struggling with the condition. 

Being Diabetic isn't easy. So I've put together our top 10 tips for being Diabetic and Healthy to make your life a little easier. Including: Move more - not talking about workouts, day to day. Stay hydrated - so important, so simple. Get enough sleep Exercise Fitness Journal Eat a varied Diet Don't expect perfection Find a diabuddy If it's not working try something else Be kind to yourself I talk through each of these top 10 tips to tell you how quick and simply it can be to feel even healthier.

In this episode I catch up with Gemma.  For those of you who are new to the podcast, Gemma is a working Mum of 3 who has had Type 1 Diabetes for many years. After a challenging time with the condition Gemma kindly agreed to share her journey with us as she takes on new healthy lifestyle changes.  This week Gemma shares with us her ups and downs since being in lockdown, why she won't be having a drink for a while and what advice she would give to anyone else suffering with the lockdown blues!

This weeks episode looks at Diabetes and eating disorders, specifically Diabulima.  I speak in detail about the condition with Isi, who is a Specialist Diabetes Dietitian, and we discuss the following - Exactly what ‘Diabulimia' How common eating disorders are if you have Diabetes Why do these kind of disorders develop How to spot the signs that someone may be suffering with or developing an eating disorder What to do if you recognise some of these symptoms in yourself How to get help

This weeks episode is all about hypos or hypoglycaemia. This is a great episode for both people with Diabetes but also for people who have a friend, family member or colleague that has Diabetes. I'll be covering everything from exactly what a hypo is and why it occurs to the effect that a hypo has on the brain and how hypo unawareness can occur.  I'll also be talking about both the commonly listed symptoms of a hypo and also the not so commonly documented ones. How to recognise someone else is having a hypo and how you can help them. How long the body or brain in particular, takes to recover from a hypo and the best treatment options.

Isi, who is a Specialist Diabetes Dietitian and a member of the Diabetic and healthy team, joins me again for another podcast episode.  This week we are talking all about nutrition and how the current lockdown situation is affecting peoples usual eating habits.  In this episode we cover: How the current lockdown situation has affected people's diet and also their Diabetes management  What seems to be the most common reaction, in terms of eating habits, to being in lockdown How the change in people's eating habits is having an impact on their blood sugar levels Isi's top tips to help people make some positive changes to their diet

In this episode I'm going to be talking about how you take the first steps to getting fitter and healthier and how you make sure they are changes for life.  We'll have a brief recap on common reasons peoples diet and exercise goals often start well but then fail. Also if you want to know what needs to be taken into account in terms of your blood sugar levels and adaptions you might need to make. I'm going to explain the importance of making long term lifestyle changes and not always looking for a quick fix.  PLUS 3 simple steps that will have an impact from day 1 AND I'm going to give you a super quick and simple fat burning workout to start your day with!

A very special 'take-over' episode to help raise awareness of diabetes and mental health issues. In this episode previous guest, Steve Witt takes over the show to interview Charlotte and find out why it's okay to not be okay, and why it's surprisingly common for mental health to be linked to diabetes.

What's the truth about diabetes? In today's episode we look at the top 10 myths about diabetes and you might want to share with all of your non-diabetic friends and family! People with Diabetes can't eat sugar.  There is no difference between Type 1 and Type 2  Diabetes comes from eating too much sugar.  Diabetes isn't that serious or is a ‘mild' condition. You have to be overweight to be Diabetic.   Insulin cures Diabetes.  If nobody in your family has Diabetes then you aren't at risk.  If you have Diabetes you can't have children.  Diabetics have to eat ‘special' food. Diabetics should limit the amount of exercise they do.

You are what you think you are, and your health can be directly effected by how positive you are? True or false? In this episode we catch up with NLP Master Practitioner, Entrepreneur and health industry specialist, Paul Farquhar as we find out all about the concept of a 'Positive Mental Attitude'. We cover a lot in todays episode PLUS there is a very special little exercise you can do to help put yourself into a positive state. Find out more about NLP Learn about how hypnotherapy can help with diabetes Impact of stress on the immune system Ref Tony Robbins  Importance of PMA in current situation (real life examples) PLUS we give you 5 top tips and techniques to help you right now. Important: For the exercise, please ensure you are not driving or operating heavy machinery while listening, and please ensure you are in a safe place to listen.

If you have Diabetes and want to get fit this episode is for you.  If you have Diabetes and don't want to get fit then this episode is DEFINITELY for you!  In this episode I cover -  Common barriers to getting fit and how to overcome them The benefits of being more active  My own personal obstacles that I've overcome The importance of setting personal goals  The effect of exercise on your blood sugars  What you need to take into account when embarking on a new fitness journey  One quick activity that you can do today to get you started!

Diabetic and worried about COVID-19? What happens if you catch it? Charlotte catches up with Lisa Turnbull, a diabetic who recently recovered from the Coronavirus and tells her story. In this episode we find out: Was she scared? At what point Lisa knew she needed medical help What her blood sugars were like throughout What is was like once she got to hospital What the doctors explained to he How the recovery process is going and how she feels now This episode may help you understand what you need to be doing right now to look after yourself.

In this episode I am sharing an interview with you that I did with a very special guest, called Nic Wood. Nic is a mind and body coach and is going to be one of our expert guest speakers on the podcast. When it comes to diabetes, I personally believe that our approach and our mindset on the condition is just as important as all the physical things that we do to manage it. With that in mind, I approached Nic to find out how her expertise could help people with diabetes, that might be finding it challenging. I really hope you enjoy listening to this interview. In today's episode of The Diabetic and Healthy Podcast we cover:The importance of mindset with diabetes How a mind coach can help How you can help yourself by thinking about your current mindset Some real practical tips which can make a difference to your life with diabetes TODAY!

Being diabetic is hard enough sometimes, now throw in social distancing and isolation during the Coronavirus lockdown, it can get even harder.  This is the first in a number of podcasts where I look at tips and techniques to try and help with the mental aspect of being diabetic. I'm honest and confess I do find it tough, so in this episode I look at the techniques I use to ensure I remain positive and healthy in the process. Including: The affect of running your blood sugar levels high Understanding it's ok to feel anxious at times Listening to the facts, and only the facts Having a social media detox! Learning to relax Talking to someone Planning your meals for the next week Plan activities in advance and schedule them Daily exercise Listen to todays Diabetic and Healthy podcast to learn even more. Plus look out for our mindfulness series coming soon.

The interviewer becomes the interviewee as we get to learn more about Diabetic and Healthy founder Charlotte Bulpitt. To help us learn more ,Charlotte asks her friend and fellow podcaster, Steve Witt to become the host for this episode and delve deeper into what it's like to live with diabetes. Here are just some of the questions we learn the answers to: How did you discover you were diabetic? How bad did your condition get before you were diagnosed? Does being a diabetic hold you back? What are some of the biggest achievements you have made since being diabetic? What do other people think of you being a diabetic? How does being diabetic effect you mentally? Have you mastered diabetes? Plus we learn lots more and Charlotte shares some great tips along the way.

In this episode, we check in with friend of the show, Gemma, and see how she is progressing with her health and nutrition plan. We also talk about: Shopping habits Food cravings Remaining positive during tough times Diabetic diaries Biggest daily challenges And lots more. Find out what is holding Gemma back and Charlotte talks about how to keep on track with this new diabetic health plan.

In today's show, Charlotte with our diabetes specialist dietician ,Isi, and we look at our top five nutrition tips. As well as packing in a huge amount of 'food' related information into this show, we take a very refreshing approach to nutrition and find out why food is good but it doesn't have to be boring. Isi reveals what her is the most common question she gets asked as a specialist diabetic dietician! Find out what this is. We also look to bust some of those big diabetes myths about food and tackle some of those questions like "can I really eat that?". And we also bust a few myths about dieticians too! We start with the obvious question for Isi which is... What is a diabetes specialist dietician? If you're a diabetic do you need a specialist dietician? How important is nutrition to your blood sugar levels? Should you eat 'diabetic' meals? But we also tackle some obvious questions such as how to tell if a food is good or bad for you. Plus, we ask Isi, our diabetic dietician, how would you describe a healthy eating? You might be surprised at the answer.