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Being a Type 1 diabetic creates a unique and complex set of elements to balance. Often it is only us Type 1 diabetics who will ever truly understand what it is like to live with diabetes. We ‘get it’ and that is why Tim is on a mission to interview everyday type 1 diabetics from around the world.…

Tim Poulton: Type 1 Diabetic

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038: Living with Joy as a T1, Giving Diabetic Devices Bling and a lot more – with Stephanie Haack

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 30:52


In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Stephanie Haack. Steffi has been a Type 1 for over 10 years. Tim and Steffi share the way they met up to do this interview together in person in Cape Town. Steffi talks through her adventures with T1 including her diagnosis story and how she has managed to bring good to the T1 space with her products. Steffie on Instagram Steffie's Blog Pepmeup shop Pepmeup Shop Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

037: Living without shame as a T1, Mega Encouragement and more - with Tiana Cooks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 34:47


In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Tiana Cooks. Tiana got diagnosed at 17 and shares how she has used her T1 diagnoses to contribute to the wider community by creating a Type 1 camp for over 100 kids. 5 years on from her diagnosis, Tiana continues to encourage others in their T1 journey and her encouragement is infectious. Tiana on Instagram B.I.P. - "Tell Me Why" Music Video Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

036: Updates from Tim, what to expect from the Podcast and more…

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 10:29


In this episode, Tim gives updates as to why the podcast has been so quiet and how the move from the UK to South Africa has gone. Check out MedAngel Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

035: Overcoming Diabetic Bulimia, T1 Complications and much more - with Katherine Itacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 33:25


In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Katherine Itacy. Katherine has been a Type 1 for 30 years. She shares openly about her struggle with diabetic Bulimia that lead to T1 complications including 35 surgeries. Katherine is an inspiration and has achieved so much with her life and we only just scratch the surface of her incredible story. Katherine's Website   Katherine on Instagram   Katherine on Twitter   Katherine on Facebook Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

034: Professional Violinist and Type 1, funny insights and more - with Olivia Holland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 30:22


In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Olivia Holland. Olivia, is a professional violinist who has performed in many amazing places and settings (including live TV on Britains Got Talent, X factor and more). We get into her T1 management while being a performer at this level and have a good few laughs along the way. Olivia on Instagram Olivia's Website Olivia on Facebook Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

033: Aviation and Type 1, Nutrition and Late Onset Type 1 Diagnosis - with John Roth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 34:09


In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to John Roth. John was diagnosed later in life and while coming to terms with this, he also had to let go of his extensive flying career as a commercial pilot. We discuss his advocacy for T1 pilots and also how eating and exercise are key for T1 management. John on Twitter Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

032: The future of this podcast and exciting life changes in the pipeline

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 11:33


In this episode of the podcast, Tim gives an update about the silence of the podcast due to some life developments.

031: Sharing an insulin pump with another T1, adventures and more - Q&A with Laura Pavlakovich

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 13:31


In this episode of the podcast, Tim welcomes back Laura Pavlakovich Tim asks Laura a few questions that lead to all kinds of cool discussions around her Type 1 journey, including funny moments, her vision for connecting other Type 1s and a lot more. Laura on Instagram   Laura's Website yourejustmytype.com   Laura's Facebook Page Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

030: Crossfit, Gestational Diabetes leading to Type 1 and finding a T1 Bestie - with Felicia Van Pelt

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 29:39


In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Felicia Van Pelt. Felicia explains her interesting diagnosis story while she was pregnant and how even the medical community were confused. We talk about Crossfit and how that impacts her blood sugars as well as the importance of finding a type 1 friend. Felicia on Instagram   Felicia's Website thatdiabeticlife.com Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

029: Spending 4 days in the Grand Canyon, popcorn, wine and more - Q&A with Maria Higgins

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 25:24


In this episode of the podcast, Tim welcomes back Maria Higgins. Tim asks Maria a few questions that lead to all kinds of discussions including Maria’s 4 day epic adventure without communication at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, we talk coffee, wine, popcorn and a lot more. Maria on Instagram   Maria's Website drmariahiggins.com Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

028: Type 1 for 44 years with no complications and near perfect A1c - with Michael Griffith

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 35:06


In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Michael Griffith. Michael has been a type 1 for over 44 years yet has maintained a near perfect a1c of 5.3% and has no complications. It goes without saying that Michael is a huge inspiration and someone to look up to within the type 1 space. We dive into what has worked for him over the years. Michael's website: 3D Performance Systems Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

027: The positive changes to the online Type 1 social space, pump choices and more - with Jillian Rippolone

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 24:14


In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Jillian Rippolone Jillian became a type 1 a year after her brother got diagnosed. She is a great encourager in the type 1 space and shares her type 1 advocacy on instagram @t1dchick. Jillian shares her diagnosis story, pump choices and a lot more. Jillian on Instagram Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

026: The daily hustle of living with Type 1 and why giving it your all is worth it - with Ali Abdulkareem

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 25:09


In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Ali Abdulkareem. Ali is already a legend in the type 1 space and he is only 21. Ali shares his diagnosis story and how he quickly started figuring out what worked and didn’t for him. Ali shares openly about what drives his success as well as his past vulnerability with food. Ali on Instagram   Ali on YouTube The Diabetes Daily Hustle   Al's Podcast Diabetes Hustle Podcast Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

025: Q&A, funny moments and why a CGM is a game changer for T1’s - with Heather Lampert

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 17:23


In this episode of the podcast, Tim welcomes back Heather Lampert. Heather is a Doctor who is involved in diabetes research at Joslin Diabetes Center. Tim asks a few questions around her experiences of being a type 1 so far. We also get her unique perspective on why owning a CGM is a game-changer. Heather on Instagram   Heather's Website: doctordiabeatit.com Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

024: How Type 1 can change you for the better, managing gastroparesis and more - with Marc Piacentini

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 20:26


In this episode, Tim has a chat to Whitney Lewis. Whitney is a great encouragement to other type 1s with her focus on clean eating and using food to heal our bodies and minimise inflammation. She shares a lot of info on Instagram at @happypancreas and is a great inspiration in the T1 space... Marc on Instagram Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

023: Healing your body with food while having Type 1, giving up coffee and more - with Whitney Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 29:27


In this episode, Tim has a chat to Whitney Lewis. Whitney is a great encouragement to other type 1s with her focus on clean eating and using food to heal our bodies and minimise inflammation. She shares a lot of info on Instagram at @happypancreas and is a great inspiration in the T1 space... Whitney on Instagram   Whitney's website Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

022: Living life as a Type 1 & being married to a Type 1, and a walk down memory lane - with Ryan Brewer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 27:06


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Ryan Brewer. Ryan is an old friend of Tim who has lived with Type 1 since he was very young. They get into all kinds of conversations about how they met, some funny experiences and more. Ryan is also married to a type 1 diabetic and shares what that is like… Ryan on Instagram Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

021: Photographing other T1s and traveling the globe with limited insulin supplies - with Laura Pavlakovich

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 33:43


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Laura Pavlakovich. Laura is a type 1 action taker and has created a great community at @yourejustmytype1 where she photographs other T1s. Laura has also travelled to poorer countries to make a difference even though most were against the idea due to her T1... Laura on Instagram   Laura's Website yourejustmytype.com   Laura's Facebook Page Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

020: Getting diagnosed abroad, going back on MDI after pumping and more - with Jen Stratmann

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 27:32


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Jennifer Stratmann. Jen shares how she got diagnosed while studying in Italy and the challenges around the language barriers. We also discuss how and why Jen decided to go back on MDI instead of pumping. We chat about Dexcom findings and more. Jen on Instagram Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

019: Mindset is everything with Type 1, exercise and funny moments - with Matt Vande Vegte

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 22:38


Today on the Podcast, Tim welcomes back Matt Vande Vegte on the show. Matt reveals how important the right mindset goes a long way in managing Type 1. We discuss some of Matt’s exercise routines and how he figured out what works best for him with good BG while working out. FTF Warrior on Instagram   FTF Warrior on Facebook Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

018: Living life to the full with Type 1, remote Alaskan adventures and more - with Maria Higgins

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 35:39


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Maria Higgins. Maria has been a type 1 diabetic since 2000, she is an optometrist who gave up her practice to live a more adventurous life all the while helping others. We talk about Maria’s adventures into Alaska and how her Type 1 fits into her life. Maria on Instagram   Maria's Website drmariahiggins.com Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

017: Leaving your pump at a strangers house & facing silly questions about T1 - with Mike Ganino

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 24:33


Today on the Podcast, Tim welcomes back Mike Ganino to the show. Tim asks Mike a few questions around his type 1 diabetes such as what is the funniest thing that has happened as a type 1 and a few others. Mike also has some great encouragement for newly diagnosed type 1’s. Mike on Instagram Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

016: Talking Type 1 with a Type 1 Doctor - diabetes research and more - with Heather Lampert

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 28:41


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Heather Lampert. Heather is a Doctor who is involved in diabetes research at Joslin Diabetes Center. Heather is also a fairly new Type 1 diabetic herself which makes her story so interesting. We get into interesting discussions around the future of type 1 and more. Heather on Instagram   Heather's Website: doctordiabeatit.com Non-Diabetic Wears Dexcom: YouTube (Ali - The Diabetes Daily Hustle) Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

015: Pregnancy and type 1 - Having twins, anxiety and more - with Kelsey Dunn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 39:19


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Kelsey Dunn. Kelsey shares openly about her experience of her pregnancy journey with her Type 1. From having anxiety about getting pregnant, managing to get her BG in control as well as falling pregnant with twins and her birthing experience. Kelsey on Instagram Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

014: Modelling, acting and helping others with type 1 - with Matt Vande Vegte

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 24:11


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Matt Vande Vegte. Matt is a model and an actor. His modelling takes him around the globe and we discuss how he likes to go back on injections when flying and travelling. Matt also helps Type 1s with their mindset, nutrition and fitness @ftfwarrior FTF Warrior on Instagram   FTF Warrior on Facebook Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

013: Professional speaking with T1, nervous endo visits and more - with Mike Ganino

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 28:46


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Mike Ganino. Mike is often on the road as a professional speaker and has some interesting and funny stories around how he manages his type 1. We dig into his diagnosis story as well as his general outlook as a type 1 diabetic. Mike on Instagram Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

012: 3 ways of making T1 a little more predictable - with Mike Joyce

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 34:09


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Mike Joyce. Mike has an A1c of 5.0% and uses Afrezza as his main insulin. We talk about 3 key pillars that have helped Mike maintain these great results while making T1 just that bit easier. Mike also shares his diagnosis story.   Mike on Instagram Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early!   Please check out diabetictim.com   You can find me here:   Instagram   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube  

011: Awesome chats with Neil Greathouse - loop, keto and a lot more

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 37:24


Today on the Podcast, Tim has a fun chat to Neil Greathouse. Neil is on the leadership council at Beyond Type 1, creates awesome fun videos on Insta @thebetes. Neil is a looper (artificial pancreas system), eats Keto and is hacking his diabetes with great results. Neil on Instagram   Neil on Youtube   Type1Day1 Short Film:Watch Here   Beyond Type 1 - Bike beyond  

010: Type 1 travel tips, Medtronic 640G CGM findings and more – with Tim

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 19:40


Today on the podcast, Tim goes solo as he talks about his recent tip to Italy and the type 1 tips he found with the airline as well as his experience with the waterproof and CGM elements of the 640G (630G) pump and a bit more. Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

009: London marathon prep as a T1, managing anxiety and more - Scott’s journey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 30:06


Today on the podcast, Tim has a chat to Scott Kishere. Scott shares his 25 year diabetic journey with us including how and why he runs. Scott has just run the London marathon for Diabetes research. We chat about the mental and emotional costs of being a type one and a lot more. Scott on Instagram:kisherefilm Scott on Youtube:kisherefilm Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

008: A 3 year rough start as a T1, 670G pump and more - Jessica’s journey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 26:14


Today on the podcast, Tim has a chat to Jessica Flynn. Jessica shares her rough start as a type 1 including ending up in hospital with DKA a few times, not taking insulin for a while but then how she turned it around to good control. We also talk about the new Medtronic 670G pump and more. Jessica's go fund me page: Diabetes Dog! Jessica on instagramjessisntamesss Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

007: Extreme situations, exercise and Freestyle Libre - Q&A with Sam

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 18:41


Today on the podcast, Tim welcomes back Sam Girling. Tim does a deeper dive with Sam on a few topics including what tech Sam has found helpful, how exercise has helped Sam and some extreme situations Sam has found himself in. Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

006: Diabetic art, military service and more - Anthony's journey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 28:56


Today on the podcast, Tim has a chat to Anthony Rivera. Anthony shares his somewhat slow diagnosis as a Type 1 after being treated as a Type 2 initially. We also talk about his awesome diabetic art and how that started. You can find Anthony on Instagram here: diabet1c_art Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube  

005: Q&A with Jen - US medical costs, funniest moments and losing pumps

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 23:39


Today on the podcast, Tim welcomes back Jen Secular. Jen answers a few questions from Tim. A few more topics covered include losing a pump, medial insurance costs in the US and more. Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

004: Being more worried about highs than lows - Sam's journey

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 27:20


Today on the podcast, Tim has a chat to Sam Girling. Sam shares his journey of diagnosis and how he goes about his day to day life with his diabetes. We talk pumps and how CGM data can make a great difference. Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early! Please check out diabetictim.com You can find me here: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

003: When all you know is living with Type 1 - Jen's journey

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 26:56


Today on the podcast, Tim has a chat to Jen Secular who has been living with Type 1 since she was 16 months old. Jen is a seasoned Type 1 and we talk how she has found her journey so far including DKA, basketball and country living…   Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early!   Visit my site for more cool info: diabetictim.com   You can find me here: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

002: Questions and Answers with Taryn - a deeper dive into food choices

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 16:23


Today on the DiabeticTim podcast, Tim welcomes back Taryn on the show. This question and answer sessions covers some good advice for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetics as well as good food choices that Taryn has stuck by since her diagnosis. Please don’t forget to subscribe and remember to visit diabetictim.com

001: When a weekend away turns into Type 1 madness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 22:52


Today on the DiabeticTim podcast, Tim has a chat to Taryn Fitz-Gerald about her Type 1 diabetic journey so far. Taryn shares how she was diagnosed while on a holiday with her Mother and how things unfolded from there. Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early!

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