The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes

In today's episode Eoin and Graham answer questions from Eoin's Instagram followers (@insuleoin).Today they go through how to manage blood sugar at a music festival; insulin dosing, walking, food, hypos, alcohol and more. Eoin and Graham share their personal stories and experiences from the festivals they've been to.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:The impact of a hot shower. Timing of meals. Meal that doesn't require insulin. To hear the full episode check out episode#188: 5 MORE Tips & Ideas That Will Increase Your Energy &Time In Range %. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin (@insuleoin) gives us insight into why insulin timing is so important, and how we can use it to our advantage with our Diabetes management.A lot of the highs and lows that we see with our blood sugar may be coming from insulin dosing (insulin to carb ratios), but they also may be coming from “inaccurate” insulin timing (“pre bolus”).Find out how to tell the difference between the two, and how to use insulin timing to increase your blood sugar time in range %, and ultimately, lower your A1C.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:The importance of your over night blood sugar. Prime your needle before you use it. Calculating pre bolus. To hear the full episode check out episode #187: 5 Tips & Ideas That will Increase Your Energy & Time In Range %. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Leah Healy (@one2onediabetes).Leah is from the US, and has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 7. She is the founder and creator of One 2 One Diabetes, which is a company built by a diabetic, for a diabetic.One 2 One Diabetes creates unique travel bags and cases for Type 1 Diabetes supplies to make traveling with the condition much more convenient and streamlined.Leah has had an innate passion for business, entrepreneurship, and helping others living with Type 1 Diabetes all her life. These passions led Leah to creating a fundraiser when she was much younger called “Pennies 4 Pumps” and Dragonfly Jewelry, which helped raise funds for children to gain access to their Diabetes supplies. What Eoin and Leah speak about:What it's like growing up with Type 1 Diabetes.The beneficial impact that Diabetes camps had on her perspective.Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes.The reality of what Diabetes supplies actually cost in the US.Running your own business and the challenges it brings.Why doing something you're passionate about is important to your consistency.And much more!See and hear more about Leah and her company here: one2onediabetes.comAs always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin chats with Leah Healy (@one2onediabetes).Leah is from the US, and has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 7. She is the founder and creator of One 2 One Diabetes, which is a company built by a diabetic, for a diabetic.One 2 One Diabetes creates unique travel bags and cases for Type 1 Diabetes supplies to make traveling with the condition much more convenient and streamlined.Leah has had an innate passion for business, entrepreneurship, and helping others living with Type 1 Diabetes all her life. These passions led Leah to creating a fundraiser when she was much younger called “Pennies 4 Pumps” and Dragonfly Jewelry, which helped raise funds for children to gain access to their Diabetes supplies. What Eoin and Leah speak about:What it's like growing up with Type 1 Diabetes.The beneficial impact that Diabetes camps had on her perspective.Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes.The reality of what Diabetes supplies actually cost in the US.Running your own business and the challenges it brings.Why doing something you're passionate about is important to your consistency.And much more!See and hear more about Leah and her company here: one2onediabetes.comAs always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:A perspective of a doctor and a patient. Worrying about the impact a diagnosis has on those around you. Embracing change. To hear the full episode check out episode#185: Having A Perspective Of A Doctor AND A Patient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin goes through his experience during the Hyrox competition in New York.Hyrox is a fitness competition combining cardio based exercises with resistance and high intensity style workouts. It consists of 8 x 1km runs, and 8 exercise stations; ski, sled push, sled pull, burpees, rowing, farmer carries, lunges and wall ball squats.While training for the physical side of the competition, Eoin needed to pay attention to how his blood sugar was going to “behave” throughout the event.In this episode, Eoin talks about his strategies around:Reducing basal insulin.“Carb loading” in the days prior.Adjusting fast acting insulin.Carbohydrate intake and timing on the day of the competition.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:The mental toll of T1D. Does the protein spike my bloods? The link from protein shake to work out. To hear the full episode check out episode #184: "Is This Spike Because Of The Protein Content?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin goes through his prep for his Hyrox competition this weekend in New York.Hyrox is a fitness competition combining cardio based exercises with resistance and high intensity style workouts. It consists of 8 x 1km runs, and 8 exercise stations; ski, sled push, sled pull, burpees, rowing, farmer carries, lunges and wall ball squats.While training for the physical side of the competition, Eoin needs to pay attention to how his blood sugar is going to “behave” throughout the event.In this episode, Eoin talks about his strategies around:Reducing basal insulin.“Carb loading” in the days prior.Adjusting fast acting insulin.Carbohydrate intake and timing on the day of the competition.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Being a T1D and an MMA fighter. Managing T1D while training. Dropping weight for a fight. To hear the full episode check out episode #183: Becoming A Professional MMA Fighter, with Conor McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A slightly different episode this week, but one that will hold you accountable to what's important to you.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of the replay of episode #41: A Pancreas Transplant: Last Chance of Survival for Brandon Mouw. As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A replay of episode #41: A Pancreas Transplant: Last Chance of Survival for Brandon Mouw. As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Insulin differences between Ireland and US. The stark reality of insulin cost in the US. Diabetes leading to an increased confidence. To hear the full episode check out episode #181: The Differences With Insulin Access In Ireland Comapred To The US, with Mary Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:A newly diagnosed email. An insanely high reading. Does the anger go away?To hear the full episode check out episode #182: Does The Anger Ever Go Away? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin and Graham sit down to dissect one of Eoin's recent Instagram posts. Following Eoin's first time using an insulin vial, he had some thoughts about the insanity of the condition. After putting these thoughts into words while holding the vial, the reaction was so huge that Eoin and Graham had to delve deeper into the subject and read some comments from his followers.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:The best diabetic tech. A smart diabetic pen. Room for growth in the diabetic tech world. To hear the full episode check out episode #180: The Most Effective Way To Manage Your Diabetes Tech, with Justin Eastzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Ava Blesterfeld (@avasugarrr).Ava is a coach, powerlifter, Dietician to be, and has also been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 10.Throughout this episode, Ava goes into detail about how she has progressed with her Diabetes management over the last number of years, why she finds joy in her Diabetes management, and how she doesn't let it stop her from training with such intensity in the gym.Ava also touches on different topics which include:How to prepare blood sugars for exercise.The optimal post workout nutrition protocol.The impacts of certain types of exercise on your blood sugar.How Diabetes can lead to a greater appreciation for your health.And much more!Find out and see more about Ava here: Ava Blesterfeld InfoAs always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin chats with Ava Blesterfeld (@avasugarrr).Ava is a coach, powerlifter, Dietician to be, and has also been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 10.Throughout this episode, Ava goes into detail about how she has progressed with her Diabetes management over the last number of years, why she finds joy in her Diabetes management, and how she doesn't let it stop her from training with such intensity in the gym.Ava also touches on different topics which include:How to prepare blood sugars for exercise.The optimal post workout nutrition protocol.The impacts of certain types of exercise on your blood sugar.How Diabetes can lead to a greater appreciation for your health.And much more!Find out and see more about Ava here: Ava Blesterfeld InfoAs always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Mindset frames. What do I want from my Diabetes? Levels of time in range. To hear the full episode check out episode #179: 2 Mindset Frames That Will Change How You View Your Diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin sits down with Graham to chat about his recent trip with Medtronic to the ATTD conference in Amsterdam.ATTD stands for 'Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes' and Eoin discusses some of the things he took away from the conference including:His changing attitude towards pumps.Interesting exercises undertaken at the conference.Observations from a restaurant full of T1Ds.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:A kids persepective on T1D. The impact of having a T1D babysitter. The difficulty of being a parent.To hear the full episode check out episode #178: What's 'Better', Being Diagnosed Earlier Or Later In Life? With Raquel Baron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A replay of episode #61: 'Climbing Mount Everest with Type 1 Diabetes'.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A replay of episode #61: 'Climbing Mount Everest with Type 1 Diabetes'. As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Another Eoin Challenge. A marathon where you don't sleep in the city that doesn't sleep. To hear the full episode check out episode #177: Running 1.75km Every Hour For 24 Hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin goes through 5 ways you can actively start lowering your A1C today (@insuleoin).Your A1C isn't the “be all and end all”, but it is significantly important when it comes to your Diabetes management and long term health with the condition.Knowing HOW to lower it, and keep it in the range that you want is key to you living a healthy and long life with Type 1 Diabetes.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:A race against time. Pre bolusing for a smoothie. Adding a correction unit of insulin. To hear the full episode check out episode #176: "A Race Against Time": Teaching You how To Carb Count & Pre Bolus in 10 Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Meg Cremins (@megtypeone).Meg is a Registered Dietician, Personal Trainer, and has been living with Type 1 Diabetes herself, since the age of 5.Admittedly, Meg hasn't always managed her Diabetes to the standard that she does now, and found her teen years particularly difficult. She doesn't have any regret over this, as she feels that her experience up to this point has led her to where she is now, and she wouldn't be running her own business otherwise.Eoin and Meg dive deep into the nutritional aspects of managing Type 1 Diabetes, and their philosophies around it.These topics include:How they both view their nutrition living with Type 1 Diabetes.Why having flexibility is important.The different insulin strategies needed for different meals.How to actually make beneficial changes with your management.How to bolus for fat and protein meals, compared to carbohydrate meals.And much more!Find out more about Megan here: Meg Cremins DetailsAs always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin speaks with Meg Cremins (@megtypeone).Meg is a Registered Dietician, Personal Trainer, and has been living with Type 1 Diabetes herself, since the age of 5.Admittedly, Meg hasn't always managed her Diabetes to the standard that she does now, and found her teen years particularly difficult. She doesn't have any regret over this, as she feels that her experience up to this point has led her to where she is now, and she wouldn't be running her own business otherwise.Eoin and Meg dive deep into the nutritional aspects of managing Type 1 Diabetes, and their philosophies around it.These topics include:How they both view their nutrition living with Type 1 Diabetes.Why having flexibility is important.The different insulin strategies needed for different meals.How to actually make beneficial changes with your management.How to bolus for fat and protein meals, compared to carbohydrate meals.And much more!Find out more about Megan here: Meg Cremins DetailsAs always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Real life connections.Being proactive with your management.Observe, consider, do. To hear the full episode check out episode #175: 250km Through The Desert, Completing The World's Most Difficult Endurance Event, with Charlotte Hurst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin goes through his exact process for carb counting, and bolusing (taking insulin) for carbohydrates, fat and protein.It's not just carbohydrates that will impact blood sugar with meals, it's also very likely that fat and protein will have an impact too.Find out Eoin's exact approach in this episode.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Being a T1D Dad. Eating out for the first time. Preparing for sporting events and trips away.To hear the full episode check out episode #174: The Reality Of Dealing With My Son's T1D Diagnosis, with Adam Smolarz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin speaks on his opinions of “consistency” (@insuleoin).Why is consistency such an “influential” trait to have?Why is it so important to the “success” with your health?How do you actually become, and stay consistent?As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Tying our success to a number. Success is a feeling not a number. Setting yourself up for stress. To hear the full episode check out episode #173: What Is 'Control' To You? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin and Graham celebrate their 250th episode!!Eoin and Graham have been committed to a podcast a week (now two podcasts a week), for over 5 years.In this episode Eoin goes through and highlights the top 5 traits he's noticed through the 100s of interviews he's done with others living with Type 1 Diabetes.“What makes someone “successful” with their health, fitness, and Diabetes management?”As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Developing a bad relationship with food. Eating a donut out of defiance. Doing what works for you. To hear the full episode check out episode #172: I Was Above 22mmol/L For 9 Months, & Went Into A Two Week Coma, I Thought I Was Going To Die, with Karen Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Justine Santowiak (@jusswhitchurch).Justine is a personal trainer, author, model and motivational speaker (https://justinewhitchurch.com.au/ ).Having experienced a near death alcohol addiction, while admittedly at her worst she was consuming “about three bottles of wine a day, and a few shots of vodka”, Justine now lives her life with health and fitness as her core foundation.Her self-published book ‘Sobriety Delivered Everything Alcohol Promised' ("Sobriety Delivered Everything Alcohol Promised") outlines the steps she took after hitting rock bottom with just months to live.Just a few years after Justine was sober, she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 44. Something that came as a massive shock initially, but she feels it came at ‘the perfect time', and she was prepared for it as her daughter was previously diagnosed with T1D at the age of 7.Justine openly shares her darkest times, how she survived, and what steps she took to ultimately become the fittest and healthiest she's ever been.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Eoin chats with Justine Santowiak (@jusswhitchurch).Justine is a personal trainer, author, model and motivational speaker (https://justinewhitchurch.com.au/ ).Having experienced a near death alcohol addiction, while admittedly at her worst she was consuming “about three bottles of wine a day, and a few shots of vodka”, Justine now lives her life with health and fitness as her core foundation.Her self-published book ‘Sobriety Delivered Everything Alcohol Promised' ("Sobriety Delivered Everything Alcohol Promised") outlines the steps she took after hitting rock bottom with just months to live.Just a few years after Justine was sober, she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 44. Something that came as a massive shock initially, but she feels it came at ‘the perfect time', and she was prepared for it as her daughter was previously diagnosed with T1D at the age of 7.Justine openly shares her darkest times, how she survived, and what steps she took to ultimately become the fittest and healthiest she's ever been.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Your diabetes is unique to you. Advocating for yourself. From surviving to thriving. To hear the full episode check out episode #171: Gaining 20 pounds Of Muscle, With 90% Time In Range Weeks, with AJ Roshfeld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Sara White (@sarawhiteuk).Sara was officially diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 9, but had been experiencing the symptoms and impacts of the condition from the age of 8.Sara is a business owner and entrepreneur, originally from Romania, before she moved to the UK.In this episode, Sara speaks openly about the tremendous challenges she's faced with Type 1 Diabetes, and how she adjusted to this “new life” at such a young age.Sara also speaks very honestly and openly about the consequences she's faced as a result of her management over the years - an important message she wants to share with other people living with Type 1 Diabetes.In this episode, Sara speaks about:How she found the adjustment to Diabetes as a young child.What her biggest challenges were living with the condition.What led her to going to rehab.What her advice would be to her younger self, and others in a similar position.And much more!As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin speaks with Sara White (@sarawhiteuk).Sara was officially diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 9, but had been experiencing the symptoms and impacts of the condition from the age of 8.Sara is a business owner and entrepreneur, originally from Romania, before she moved to the UK.In this episode, Sara speaks openly about the tremendous challenges she's faced with Type 1 Diabetes, and how she adjusted to this “new life” at such a young age.Sara also speaks very honestly and openly about the consequences she's faced as a result of her management over the years - an important message she wants to share with other people living with Type 1 Diabetes.In this episode, Sara speaks about:How she found the adjustment to Diabetes as a young child.What her biggest challenges were living with the condition.What led her to going to rehab.What her advice would be to her younger self, and others in a similar position.And much more!As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:You can do anything you want. IOB. Easy way to increase carb intake. To hear the full episode check out episode #170: How To Prepare Blood Sugar For Extended Cardio Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Abby Lyons (@22abby_lyons22 / @whatisdiabetes).Abby is a mother and business owner from the UK, living in Dubai with her 3 sons. Abby's youngest son, Rocco, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 2.In this episode Abby talks us through what a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis is like from a parent's perspective, and how it changed her life completely from day one.Abby touches on:Rocco's diagnosis.Her concerns as a parent then vs now.The most challenging aspects of Diabetes management as a parent.Why perspective is so important.What her advice would be for other parents in similar situations.& much, much more!Abby also talks about the book she wrote - “What Is Diabetes, Anyway?” Her motivation for writing it, what inspired her, and why she feels there's such a need for a book like this.What Is Diabetes, Anyway?As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin speaks with Abby Lyons (@22abby_lyons22 / @whatisdiabetes).Abby is a mother and business owner from the UK, living in Dubai with her 3 sons. Abby's youngest son, Rocco, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 2.In this episode Abby talks us through what a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis is like from a parent's perspective, and how it changed her life completely from day one.Abby touches on:Rocco's diagnosis.Her concerns as a parent then vs now.The most challenging aspects of Diabetes management as a parent.Why perspective is so important.What her advice would be for other parents in similar situations.& much, much more!Abby also talks about the book she wrote - “What Is Diabetes, Anyway?” Her motivation for writing it, what inspired her, and why she feels there's such a need for a book like this.What Is Diabetes, Anyway?As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE: Life lessons from 40+ years. Bang for buck with drinking water. Exercise and its importance. To hear the full episode check out episode #169: Practical Advice From My 40+ Years Of Living With Type 1 Diabetes, with Holly Witteman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin speaks about a recent bout of sickness he was dealing with.For the whole weekend Eoin was essentially sedentary and immobile as a result of a recent virus he was fighting off.On top of that, he was dealing with the significant impact it was having on his blood sugar. Eoin was taking dose after dose of insulin, with it having little to no impact on his levels, and spent the whole weekend with his blood sugar being above 13mmol/L (234mg/dL).As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Protein and fat can affect you too. The more you know, the easier it is. Your attitude is massively important. To hear the full episode check out episode #168: 8 Things I Wish I Was Told When I Was First Diagnosed With T1D. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Newly diagnosed. The huge mental health side to management. Struggling to stay in the present by looking into the future. To hear the full episode check out episode #167: How to Navigate Your life Being Turned Upside Down (Diagnosed 7 Months Ago), with Kimberly Bozick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin and Graham answer questions from their listeners.These questions include (just a BIG one!):… How do you get your s*** together with Type 1 Diabetes!?As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:Bloods reaction to different forms of training. A melting hypo at the gym. Irrational reaction to a low. To hear the full episode check out episode #165: How To Deal With A 'Melting Hypo' Before The Gym. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.