The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes

In today’s episode Eoin speaks with Linda Carrier.Linda has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 47 years. Within that time she has certainly lived with the aim of having no regrets.Linda is an ultra runner, and has run half marathons, full marathons (78 total), 50 mile races, and everything in between. She also successfully completed 7 marathons, in 7 days, on 7 continents. She’s even written a book about her life experiences and advice, titled, “Outrunning Diabetes: An Ultra-Marathoner’s Adventure Across the Seven Continents”.Linda speaks in detail about…How she adjusted to her new life with Type 1 Diabetes as a child.How her management was different to her brother and sister’s management.The reason why she started running.Her blood sugar running strategy.WHat running a marathon in the Antarctic was actually like.How she overcomes fear with Type 1 Diabetes.Why living with no regrets is so important.And much more!Find out more about Linda’s story through her links below:Linda Carrier Talks Managing Type 1 Diabetes As An Ultra-RunnerDiabetes Didn’t Stop This 61-Year-Old from Running 78 MarathonsOutrunning Diabetes: An Ultra-Marathoner's Adventure Across the Seven ContinentsAs 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:Pregnancy and T1D. Becoming extremely insulin resistant. The ups and downs and blood sugars and pregnancy. To hear the full episode check out episode #156: Thriving During The Unpredictability of Pregnancy And T1D, with Claire Oubelaid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode Eoin goes through lies you may have been told, or things you believe in relation to managing your Type 1 Diabetes (@insuleoin).Eoin also goes into detail about the TRUTH with each of these points so that you can better understand and manage your blood sugar.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:Diabetes is a 24 hour job. You might as well have some fun. Coeliac as well as a diabetic. To hear the full episode check out episode #155: Developing A Positive Outlook, & Building A Business From Challenging Times with Bella Bucchiotti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Eoin outlines 5 lies you've been told about managing your Type 1 Diabetes.Diabetes management is NOT about avoiding things, it's about understanding HOW to do things and in this episode Eoin highlights some common lies and goes into detail about the real truth. 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 bloodshot eye. Becoming aware of the potential complications of diabetes. Be aware of the long term, but not obsessed. To hear the full episode check out episode #154: The Shock Reminder Of How Serious Diabetes Is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Eoin answers a listener's email from former guest on the show, Conor McCarthy.Conor is an MMA fighter and reached out to the podcast to ask about his insulin to carb ratio. Being an MMA fighter, Conor goes through intense training and sees big changes in his insulin to carb ratio when he is in training camp opposed to out of training camp.Eoin goes through the approach that would best suit someone who goes through changes in their lifestyle and how best to approach their insulin to carb ratio. 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:An unexpected diagnosis. A pancreas' last stand. Thanking your diabetes. To hear the full episode check out episode #153: Dealing With A Dramatic & Unexpected T1D Diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Malala De La Pava (@malaladelapava).Malala was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 8 when she was in Venezuela, before she moved to Toronto, Canada with her family.Malala speaks about the different experiences she had with her management in Venezuela, compared to in Toronto.When the Covid pandemic started in 2020, she was diagnosed with APS-2 (Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2) and Addison's disease. This completely changed her life as she now relied on Corticosteroids.This condition is not particularly well known or researched, which led to a lot of uncertainty for Malala. Much of which was learning how Corticosteroids affect her blood sugar levels, and how low cortisol levels can cause extremely low blood sugar levels.Hear more about Malala’s story and experience in her blog: https://www.pumpingthecure.ca/APS-2, or Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2, is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks multiple endocrine glands, leading to deficiencies in the hormones produced by these glands.It is characterised by the presence of at least two or more endocrine gland dysfunctions, with the most common combination involving:1. Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency).2. Hashimoto's Disease (Autoimmune Thyroid Disease).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 Malala De La Pava (@malaladelapava).Malala was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 8 when she was in Venezuela, before she moved to Toronto, Canada with her family.Malala speaks about the different experiences she had with her management in Venezuela, compared to in Toronto.When the Covid pandemic started in 2020, she was diagnosed with APS-2 (Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2) and Addison's disease. This completely changed her life as she now relied on Corticosteroids.This condition is not particularly well known or researched, which led to a lot of uncertainty for Malala. Much of which was learning how Corticosteroids affect her blood sugar levels, and how low cortisol levels can cause extremely low blood sugar levels.Hear more about Malala’s story and experience in her blog: https://www.pumpingthecure.ca/APS-2, or Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2, is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks multiple endocrine glands, leading to deficiencies in the hormones produced by these glands.It is characterised by the presence of at least two or more endocrine gland dysfunctions, with the most common combination involving:1. Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency).2. Hashimoto's Disease (Autoimmune Thyroid Disease).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:Take ownership of what you can control. Value your reputation. You're in a relationship with your diabetes. To hear the full episode check out episode #152: How To Take Control Of Your Thoughts with Chris Ruden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Eoin and Graham sit down to talk about one of Eoin's recent Instagram posts.Eoin received a huge reaction to a post where he asked, 'What's the strangest thing anyone has said to you about T1D'?From 'I wish I was diabetic', to 'why are you not fat?', there were some seriously strange comments made to diabetics around the world.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:Over night blood sugar. The passing of time. Management is in our control. To hear the full episode check out episode #151: 11 Lessons From 11Years With Type 1 Diabetes. 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:Knowing your ABCS. Benefits of fibre. Blood sugar rollercoaster. To hear the full episode check out episode #150: What Makes A Life Changing Diabetes Dietician, with Madalyn Vasquez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Eoin answers a listener's email. Another Eoin emailed the show after recently losing 3kgs. His healthier lifestyle has had an affect on his bloods that he can't quite figure out. Eoin and Graham go through the email and try and piece together why he keeps going low despite changing his insulin to carb ratio while also taking hypo treatment. 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 Eoin's chat with Brendan Buckley.Brendan is from Cork, Ireland, and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 15, back in 2000. 6 years after his Diabetes diagnosis, he was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease.Brendan’s Crohn’s disease didn’t cause him too many issues as he “only had to take some medication in the morning to manage it”.When everything in Brendan’s life seemed to be going well; the birth of his first child, buying his first home with his wife, he was then unexpectedly diagnosed with stage 3 Colon Cancer in 2023.Brendan’s story is one of unimaginable pain, worry, and sadness - but how he shares it, and how he survived it can only offer us an opportunity to really appreciate our health, the simple parts of life, and what we have around us.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 Brendan Buckley.Brendan is from Cork, Ireland, and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 15, back in 2000. 6 years after his Diabetes diagnosis, he was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease.Brendan’s Crohn’s disease didn’t cause him too many issues as he “only had to take some medication in the morning to manage it”.When everything in Brendan’s life seemed to be going well; the birth of his first child, buying his first home with his wife, he was then unexpectedly diagnosed with stage 3 Colon Cancer in 2023.Brendan’s story is one of unimaginable pain, worry, and sadness - but how he shares it, and how he survived it can only offer us an opportunity to really appreciate our health, the simple parts of life, and what we have around us.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 diabetic for years before diagnosis. Not being able to study. Bodybuilding with Diabetes. To hear the full episode check out episode #149: Professional Bodybuilding &Type 1 Diabetes, with Khalid Keshta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode Eoin gives us a quick, but important reminder (@insuleoin).A lot of our Diabetes management can come down to habits, routines, strategies etc. Knowing what to do at certain times, and having effective management tools is what keeps us “ahead” of our blood sugar.Eoin gives us a perfect example of this, and outlines a small habit we can implement with our Type 1 Diabetes management that can have a big impact.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 feeling of going high. Getting a regular coke instead of a diet coke. Walking off a high. To hear the full episode check out episode #148: The Impact Stressful Events Can Have On Your Blood Sugar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.