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The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#264: Managing Blood Sugar During Sprints & Other Types Of ExerciseIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions from Eoin’s Instagram followers (@insuleoin).Today they go through how to manage blood sugar during sprints, and other exercises - primarily high intensity workouts.Eoin shares his insights and personal strategies with impacts of exercise and how it can impact insulin requirements.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?:2025-07-0223 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#263: Managing Blood Sugar At A Music FestivalIn 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?:theins...2025-06-2518 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#260: Competing In Hyrox With Type 1 DiabetesIn 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:2025-06-0425 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#259: Prepping For Hyrox With Type 1 DiabetesIn 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 strate...2025-05-3019 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#257: Thoughts On How INSANE T1D Actually is!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...2025-05-0718 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes #255: Eoin's Recap Of His Trip To The ATTD Conference. 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...2025-04-2324 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining DiabetesBITESIZE #167: An Insane Eoin Challenge.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.2025-04-1413 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#250 (Can You Believe it?!): 5 Traits You Need To Improve Your Diabetes Management, From Our 250 Episodes & 100s Of InterviewsIn 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 Diabe...2025-03-1232 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#246: I Took 20+ Units Of Insulin & My Blood Sugar Didn’t Move!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...2025-02-1221 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#242: Eoin's Insanely High Carb Meal and His 13 Year Diabetic Anniversary.In this week's episode Eoin and Graham sit down for a post Christmas catch up.Eoin talks about his recent trip home to Ireland where he unfortunately got sick but goes on to explain the steps he used to try and control his blood sugar during his illness.He also tells us about a super high carb meal he had while eating out and realises during the episode that it's his 13 year diabetic anniversary. As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps...2025-01-0829 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#235: The Strangest Things Said To T1DsIn 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...2024-10-3030 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#234: "I Can't Stop Going Low", Listener's Emails and Questions. 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...2024-10-2022 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#229: Managing Blood Sugar At Restaurants & Why I Eat 300g+ Of Carbs DailyIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer a question from Eoin’s Instagram followers (@insuleoin).Eoin was asked about how often he eats out at restaurants, and how frequently he “splurges” on carbohydrates. He goes into detail about both, and why your management should be based around “things you enjoy”.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.com2024-09-1824 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#222: Sick In A Costa Rican Hospital.In this week's episode, Eoin sits down with Graham for a catch up.Following a recent holiday to Costa Rica, Eoin contracted food poisoning and ended up having to spend time in hospital. Eoin goes through the affects the experience had on his blood sugars and gives some advice on what to look out for it you end up getting sick. 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...2024-07-3120 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#221: Kalex Williams (Part 2)Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Kalex Williams (@typewondiabetes).Kalex is from London and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 23.He has a huge passion for comedy, and is inspired to share the “funnier” side of Type 1 Diabetes through his Instagram page (you will personally relate to EVERY single one of his videos - much like Eoin does).In this episode Eoin and Kalex speak about:His diagnosis and “winning” Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 23.How to find the funnier side of your Diabetes...2024-07-2527 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#221: “Creating” The Funny Side Of Type 1 Diabetes & Dating, with Kalex Williams (Part 1)In today’s episode Eoin chats with Kalex Williams (@typewondiabetes).Kalex is from London and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 23.He has a huge passion for comedy, and is inspired to share the “funnier” side of Type 1 Diabetes through his Instagram page (you will personally relate to EVERY single one of his videos - much like Eoin does).In this episode Eoin and Kalex speak about:His diagnosis and “winning” Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 23.How to find the funnier side of your Di...2024-07-2430 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining DiabetesBITESIZE #125: 'What Would Eoin Do?'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:What would Eoin do? Decisions in the morning when waking up high. Pre bolusing when you're not expecting to eat. To hear the full episode check out episode #131: Why You Need To Be Selfish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2024-06-2411 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#211: How To Manage Blood Sugar During Cardio + More Instagram QuestionsIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions from Eoin’s Instagram followers (@insuleoin).These questions include:How to manage blood sugar during cardio sessions.Differences between varied “Zone” training.If and when Eoin is going on an insulin pumpThe reasons behind the decision.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?:theins...2024-05-1523 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#206: Managing You Bloods In Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs.This week Eoin answers a listeners' email about their concerns about going on a spa day. Temperature can have an affect on your blood sugar levels and Eoin discusses the scenarios that may happen when entering hot water.Eoin and Graham also discuss the advancements in technology in diabetes tech over the last few decades. 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?:2024-04-1021 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#201: Treating Bloods With ConfidenceIn this week's episode, Eoin and Graham sit down and read out a listener's email.Eoin is always encouraging you to get in touch as it is a huge part of the podcast. And this week Caitriona responds to an email Eoin sent out through his weekly email list. Caitriona got in contact to say that one of Eoin's emails gave her the confidence to be patient and treat her bloods in a calm manner. She is only a year diagnosed but after waking up low, she used the information from Eoin's email...2024-03-0623 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#200: Eoin And Graham Celebrate 200 Episodes!In this week's episode, Eoin and Graham celebrate 200 episodes of 'The insuleoin Podcast'.4 years ago Eoin and Graham met in a recording studio to record the first 6 episodes. 200 episodes later, they reflect on some of the most memorable moments in that time period, some stand out podcasts and acknowledge the different people they have become. As well as that, Graham gives an update on his home renovations and asks Eoin how it would have been different if he was diabetic. As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share...2024-02-2826 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#182: Does The Anger Ever Go Away?In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:Insulin expiration.Initial anger towards diagnosis.Unusual incidents when your bloods rise.If you have any stories or questions you would like to share with E...2023-09-1324 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#173: What Is “Control” To You?In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.Eoin does multiple live calls a week with the members inside his Type 1% programme, and one of the recent questions he asked them was “what is control to you?”.In this episode, Eoin breaks down:An early analogy he was told about “stirring a pot”.Why the answer to the question “what is control to you” is completely subjective to use all.Why it’s so important to know how you “want to live with your...2023-07-1220 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#170: How To Prepare Blood Sugar For Extended Cardio Sessions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.Exercise while living with Type 1 Diabetes can be ‘tricky’ at times. Eoin believes that having confidence around your preparation for exercise, gives you confidence for the exercise itself.In this episode, Eoin goes through three tips that he uses to ensure his blood sugar stays in the place he wants, while doing extended cardio sessions (runs, walks, swims etc). In this episode specifically, he outlines the 3 step process for a recent 1.5km swim he did....2023-06-2120 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#168: 8 Things I Wish I Was Told When I Was First Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes (Part 2)In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.Eoin was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2012, and since then he has learned a lot about the condition, and himself.In this episode Eoin outlines 8 things that he wishes he had of been told when he was first diagnosed 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!2023-05-3121 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#168: 8 Things I Wish I Was Told When I Was First Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes (Part 1)In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.Eoin was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2012, and since then he has learned a lot about the condition, and himself.In this episode Eoin outlines 8 things that he wishes he had of been told when he was first diagnosed 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!2023-05-2526 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#165: How To Deal With A 'Melting Hypo' Before The Gym.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.Eoin frequently talks about the fact that ‘no matter how well you manage your Diabetes, it will always test you from time to time’. In this episode, Eoin explains how his Diabetes did just that.On a recent trip to the gym that Eoin was ‘particularly’ excited for, his blood sugar went low and got in the way of his workout. Eoin outlines the feeling, the cause, and how he dealt with the frustration - which led to one...2023-05-0326 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#162: Stress, Frustration and a Can of Monster.In today’s episode Graham tells Eoin about his recent trip to America.A couple of weeks ago Eoin and Graham discussed the differences between their typical morning routines and the amount of extra decisions Eoin had to make in comparison to Graham, a non diabetic.In this story which is filled with frustration, stress, a near death experience and a can of Monster, Eoin describes how Graham’s already bad situation would have been so much worse having to add diabetes as an extra level of worry on top. As al...2023-04-1237 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#160: How To Keep Blood Sugar Stable When Eating Out At A RestaurantIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.Eoin and Graham answer questions from their Instagram followers, and focus on the question of “do you struggle with your blood sugar when you’re dining out?”This is something everyone living with Diabetes can struggle with from time to time, and because of that, Eoin wanted to go through in detail, how he manages his blood sugar when he eats out at restaurants.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Y...2023-03-2922 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#159: Understanding Your Blood Sugar Levels To Enhance PerformanceIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham chat about the differences between Eoin’s ‘Diabetic consciousness’ and Graham’s ‘lack of Diabetic consciousness’.They compare the differences between a normal morning for Eoin, and a normal morning for Graham, and their drastically different thought processes.They look at what’s actually required to keep your blood sugar stable, and Eoin shares his opinions on professional athletes beginning to wear CGM’s to understand, and potentially enhance their performance.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback reall...2023-03-2226 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#153: Dealing With A Dramatic & Unexpected T1D Diagnosis.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.Eoin touches on some of the incredible progress and results a member of his Type 1% programme has seen recently. Martin has lived with Diabetes for over 19 years, and is someone who has been working inside Eoin’s Type 1% programme for a number of months - he has been nothing short of amazing.Graham also reads out an email sent in by a listener who had recently gone through a very dramatic and unexpected T1D diagnosis; how...2023-02-0831 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#149: Professional Bodybuilding & Type 1 Diabetes, with Khalid Keshta (Part 2)Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Khalid Keshta (@mrkeshta).Khalid is a Type 1 Diabetic living in the UK, but originally from Egypt. Khalid was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 18 (very similar to Eoin, who was 19).This is a conversation that Eoin was very excited for as he has been following Khalid for quite some time and has always been inspired by Khalid’s passion and success within the world of fitness and business.Khalid goes through in detail what it takes to be a professional bodybuilder and win co...2023-01-1235 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#149: Professional Bodybuilding & Type 1 Diabetes, with Khalid Keshta (Part 1)In this week’s episode Eoin chats with Khalid Keshta (@mrkeshta).Khalid is a Type 1 Diabetic living in the UK, but originally from Egypt. Khalid was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 18 (very similar to Eoin, who was 19).This is a conversation that Eoin was very excited for as he has been following Khalid for quite some time and has always been inspired by Khalid’s passion and success within the world of fitness and business.Khalid goes through in detail what it takes to be a professional body...2023-01-1142 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#148: The Impact Stressful Events Can Have On Your Blood Sugar.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management. But first, a special HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Eoin's mam!!!Diabetes isn’t as simple as ‘counting your carbs and taking your insulin’. It’s a lot more complicated than that.Stress is just one of the factors that adds to further complicating your blood sugar, and in this episode Eoin and Graham go through how Eoin’s recent stress with an exam led to his blood sugar spiking up to 18.5mmol/L (333mg/dL).As always...2023-01-0430 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#145: Creating A ‘Mobile Routine’.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.Eoin and Graham had a specific topic and episode idea today, before completely changing the topic just 2 minutes before recording.Something that has come up a lot recently for Eoin is his idea of creating a ‘mobile routine’ for your DIabetes management. What can we do that benefits us, that takes up very little time, and keeps us feeling in control, regardless of where we are, what we’re doing, and who we’re with?Lear...2022-12-1421 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#144: “I Was Diagnosed At 16, I’m Now 68”: Listeners’ Stories & QuestionsIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-How temperature impacts CGM.-”Seeing the glass half full”.-Managing diabetes in different countries.--And much, much more!If y...2022-12-0727 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#141: Bursting Through A Trampoline & Breaking Both Legs, World Diabetes Day!Today is a special World Diabetes Day feature, and in a very fitting manner, Eoin goes low while recording.Eoin and Graham cover a massive amount throughout this episode:Eoin going low while recording.Joining Eoin’s email list (link below).Bursting through trampolines.How to thank your Diabetes.Identifying what serves you, and what doesn’t.Flipping perspective to benefit you.And much, 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 r...2022-11-1645 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#137: Practical Advice On How To Stay Positive About Your T1D.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Where their listeners live.-The cost of insulin in the USA, compared to other countries.-The impact of Covid on blood sugar.-How to sta...2022-10-1930 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#136: What Our Endo Appointments Are Actually Like: Listeners’ Stories & QuestionsIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Apps to use for blood sugar on your watch.-Understanding your insulin timing.-Effectively losing body fat.-What our endo appointments are actually like.2022-10-1234 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#135: Eoin’s Second Round With COVID.In today’s episode Eoin shares his ‘live’ experience with COVID.Eoin recently tested positive for COVID-19, and in this episode he talks to us while he’s in isolation, almost exactly a year after the first time he tested positive.Eoin and Graham go through the differences between the first and second time with the virus, the impact it’s having on Eoin’s blood sugar, steps he takes to stay on top of his blood sugar, and decisions we can make to help ‘simplify’ our management if, and when we’re sick...2022-10-0523 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#133: Largest Insulin Dose Ever Taken!This week Eoin put up a question box on his Instagram page asking “what’s the largest dose of insulin you’ve taken in one go, and what was it for?”In this episode Eoin and Graham speak about:-The largest dose of insulin Eoin has ever taken.-Why it’s important not to compare your ratios to others.-All you can eat sushi.-Splitting insulin doses for Chinese take away.-”Enough insulin to kill a small horse”-And much, much more!As al...2022-09-2125 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#132: “The Podcast Might Be Shut Down”: Listeners’ Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Eoin’s insulin to carb ratios.-Hobbies and interests outside of fitness.-Funniest diabetic moment.-Most difficult aspects of Diabetes.-What to focus...2022-09-1427 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#131: “Why You Need To Be Selfish”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Managing blood sugars at festivals.-The ‘tug of war’ mentality.-Approaching social situations.-Being selfish with your Diabetes management.-And much, much more...2022-09-0728 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining DiabetesBITESIZE #35: Eoin's Dad. 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:Reaction to Eoin's diagnosis.Seeking reassurance.Stop being afraid and start learning.To hear the full episode check out episode #37: Diabetes Diagnosis: A Parent's Perspective w/ Eoin's Dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-0509 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#129: How To Build Muscle With Type 1 Diabetes.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.One of the most common questions Eoin receives in relation to Diabetes management is, “can I build muscle with Type 1 Diabetes?”There are so many misconceptions about fitness as a whole with Diabetes, and conflicting opinions specifically in relation to building muscle with Diabetes. In this episode Eoin reassures us that building muscle is absolutely possible. He simplifies what’s necessary, what’s required, and what makes things more complicated when it comes to building muscle with Type...2022-08-2433 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#128: Intermittent Fasting, Training Fasted, & Leveraging A Pre Bolus: Listeners’ Stories & QuestionsIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Intermittent fasting.-Graham’s new routine.-Exercising while fasting.-Leveraging a pre bolus.-Approaching different types of exercise.-And much, mu...2022-08-1736 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#126: “Hot Showers & High Blood Sugars”: Questions From Instagram. In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Things that impact blood sugar differently.-Hot showers and high bloods.-Calculating insulin to carb ratios.-Does cinnamon cure Diabetes?-Preparing for a...2022-08-0332 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#125: "Don't Throw in the Towel": Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham discuss emails submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of today's discussion includes:-Not throwing in the towel.-Reacting or not reacting to highs and lows.-Non-Negotiables.-Doing things you don't want to do.-And much, much more!2022-07-2727 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#123: Diabetic Dreams.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham chat about Diabetic dreams.As we know dreams can come in many different shapes and sizes, that is the same for diabetic dreams. Eoin discusses his recent high blood sugar dream along with a low blood sugar dream from the past.Eoin and Graham then go slightly off course discussing all things dreams, both diabetic and non diabetic and put out a call to action for you to tell them about your dreams.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Yo...2022-07-1327 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#120: It’s Easy To Be Negative, It Takes Work To Be Positive.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.Eoin always likes to be very open and honest when it comes to his own Diabetes management. He admittedly says, “no one is perfect, and we all have highs and lows, they’re inevitable from time to time. What’s important is how we react and respond to them”.Eoin goes through how and why he has trained himself to avoid reacting emotionally to his blood sugar. He outlines how he analyses his own blood sugar, and how he...2022-06-1532 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#116: “I Was 12.9 & Still Rising At 14.9!”: Listeners’ Stories & QuestionsIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-”Don’t throw in the towel!”-Shifting your perspective on T1D.-Finding answers to highs and lows.-The Honeymoon Phase.-Midnight...2022-05-1828 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#114: "How I Treat a Hyper": Listeners’ Stories & QuestionsIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-What to do for a Hypo-Relying too much on tech-Runs and IOB-Non T1D support-T1D tattoos?...2022-05-0429 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#113: “Am I Low, Or Are You Really Here?”: Listeners’ Stories & QuestionsIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-The teenage years with T1D.-Randomly meeting T1D friends abroad.-Navigating restaurant food.-Eoin’s three As for Diabetes management.-The d...2022-04-2729 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#111: Diabetes Questions From Instagram.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Managing bloods around shift changes.-Preparing for flights with T1D.-Eoin’s favourite spots to inject.-Interviewing Eoin’s parents.-Food trac...2022-04-1324 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#110: Night-Time Hypos & Stressful Times.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham chat about a recent night-time hypo Eoin had, and also about how his bloods are impacted by the stress he’s under right now.Eoin goes into detail about a recent hypo he had during the night. Unexpectedly he woke up low and had to ‘treat’ it accordingly. You won’t be disappointed hearing his ‘self talk’ throughout his hypo experience.Eoin also outlines the stress he’s under currently, due to ‘something out of his control’ and talks us through the immediate impact it’s been having on his blo...2022-04-0627 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#108: “My Vision Went Back To 20/20!”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Deciding what you actually want.-Choosing what to prioritise.-Low fat, high carb diets.-Eating in a way you enjoy.-Finding other...2022-03-2331 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#105: Why Am I Annoyed?In this week's episode, Eoin and Graham chat about why we get annoyed?One of Eoin's clients who is training for a half marathon had a tough week of bloods which he wasn't expecting. This was the first time he had faced this problem during one of his runs and in this episode, Eoin explains how they analysed reasons for this hiccup and how he can avoid it happening in the future.Self reflection, patience and 'monk like tendencies' are all covered and related back to great diabetes management. As...2022-03-0235 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#103: “Remind Yourself Of The Benefits”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Managing cafeteria foods-Avoiding high blood sugars with sport-What to snack on outside of meal times-How accurate is your CGM, really?...2022-02-1640 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#100: “A Full Century of Episodes”: Listeners’ Questions From Around The WorldToday marks a full century of episodes for The insuleoin Podcast!A huge and special thank you to YOU for listening and showing up each week. The 100 episodes wouldn’t have been possible without your consistent commitment - and your ears.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from around the world include:...2022-01-2638 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#99: “A Family Of Diabetics Taking Over The World”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Insulin to carb ratios with Covid.-Eoin’s client experiences.-Type 1 Diabetes running in the family.-Graham being diagnosed with Diabetes.-”Everyo...2022-01-1932 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#97: 10 Years Living with Type 1 Diabetes.This week, 10 years ago, Eoin was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and in today’s episode he reflects on the last 10 years of his life living with the condition.Admittedly, Eoin was quite nervous about this one as he feels “it’s a big one, he has so much to say, and so much to share”, but wanted to see where the episode took him naturally.Eoin and Graham look back at some stand out moments, some memories, how life would have been without Diabetes, and the perspective Eoin now has on life (with a few fa...2022-01-0535 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#96: Running My First Marathon with Type 1 Diabetes.In today’s episode Eoin goes through the experience he had while recently running his first marathon.Once the lockdowns started in Ireland due to Covid-19, and the gyms closed, Eoin got very involved in longer distance running. The more he ran, the more he enjoyed it, and always said one of his “goals is to complete a marathon this year”.Eoin takes us through how he “didn’t prepare for it on the day”, why he did a workout in the gym before he started running, and how he compares it to the 48 mile...2021-12-2933 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#95: Navigating Blood Sugars Around The Holidays.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through some tips and strategies on how you can navigate your blood sugars around the holiday period.The holiday season can be a tricky time for blood sugars with the change in routine, later nights, different foods, more chocolate and definitely more alcohol.Some tips that Eoin and Graham cover this week:“Planned Snacking”.Eating your vegetables, and eating them first.How to manage alcohol realistically.Eoin’s split bolus for chocolate.“Accepting your blood sugar in advance”.Your management style is your deci...2021-12-2228 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#94: Gumshe: The Type 1 Protector, with Jermaine Hargrove (Part 2).Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Jermaine Hargrove (@gumshethemovie).Jermaine is the founder and CEO of Small Town Animation Studios (smalltownanimationstudios.com) and The Animation TV Network (animationtv.tv). At the age of 32, Jermaine was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and spent 5 consecutive days in ICU following a blood sugar reading of 1,100mg/dL (61mmol/L)!Jermaine takes us through his initial struggle to adapt to his new ‘Diabetic life’, insulin affordability in the US, and how he quickly gained a new, more positive outlook on life.Jermaine is the creator of the...2021-12-1643 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#94: Gumshe: The Type 1 Protector, with Jermaine Hargrove (Part 1).In today’s episode Eoin is joined by Jermaine Hargrove (@gumshethemovie).Jermaine is the founder and CEO of Small Town Animation Studios (smalltownanimationstudios.com) and The Animation TV Network (animationtv.tv). At the age of 32, Jermaine was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and spent 5 consecutive days in ICU following a blood sugar reading of 1,100mg/dL (61mmol/L)!Jermaine takes us through his initial struggle to adapt to his new ‘Diabetic life’, insulin affordability in the US, and how he quickly gained a new, more positive outlook on life.Jerm...2021-12-1537 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#92: “Unresponsive & Taken Into Hospital”: Listeners’ Stories & QuestionsIn today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Impacts of Covid-19 on blood sugar.-Using ‘tricky’ times to learn more about your Diabetes.-Understanding your body even more.-The cost of insulin in...2021-12-0127 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#91: How My Diabetes is Still Different After Covid-19.In today’s episode Eoin goes through the impact Covid-19 had on his blood sugar, and how his Diabetes management, ratios, timing and insulin sensitivity are all still different.Eoin recently tested positive for Covid-19 and has been out of isolation for over a month. Although he is now negative and no longer contagious, his Diabetes management is still very unpredictable.He outlines how his insulin to carb ratios have changed, his basal insulin requirements, his insulin timing and pre bolus strategies - even how his bloods react to exercise!As...2021-11-2425 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#89: “Your Vision And What To Focus On”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Being diagnosed on April Fool’s Day-Your vision and what to focus on-Shifting to a beneficial mindset-”Your help, helps others”2021-11-1031 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#87: I Tested Positive For Covid-19!Today’s episode is an unexpected one - to say the least. Eoin recently tested positive for Covid-19 and had to completely self isolate for 10 days.In this week’s episode Eoin takes us through the whole experience and outlines how he and his blood sugar reacted to the virus during his 10 day isolation.From taking an at-home antigen test and being confirmed negative, to getting an official positive PCR test, blood sugar readings upwards of 23mmol/L and losing all sense of taste and smell, Eoin certainly had an ‘interesting’ couple of weeks.2021-10-2733 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#86: The Importance of Patience.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management, and highlight the importance of patience.As we already know, living with Diabetes can feel like there’s a million different variables to consider, even with the simplest daily decisions. There’s constant noise all around you and it seems like you can’t take a break.Even with all this ‘noise’, it’s important that we can pause and be patient to make reasonable decisions and choices that will benefit our daily and long term Diabetes manag...2021-10-2035 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#85: Preparing Your Blood Sugar For Long Hikes: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-”Diabetes is the incentive to be healthy”-Having a reason, not an excuse-Random spikes with time zone changes-In “limbo” with LADA & T1D-Preparing for long hikes and exte...2021-10-1340 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#83: 5 More Ways to Help Lower Your HbA1c.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through 5 more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.One of the most important aspects of managing our Diabetes is ensuring that our HbA1c is kept at a safe range long term. There are various different habits, strategies and routines we can focus on to make sure we keep our HbA1c at an optimal range. As Eoin states in the podcast, ‘we all have the same goal, how we get there can be different’.5 areas that Eoin and Graham cover this week:The importance of wat...2021-09-2936 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#80: “Lips, Hands & Feet Turning Blue”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Sitting long exams with low blood sugar-Creating community in University-Diagnosed with T1D at age 57-Covid-19 & Type 1 Diabetes-Ambulance to hospital with DKA-And much, much more!2021-09-0826 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#79: How Things Change When You’re Diagnosed With T1D: My Own Perspective & Experience.Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes will inevitably lead to changes in our lives, but what exactly are some of those changes we may experience?In today’s episode Eoin goes through how your life may change when you’re diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. More specifically, how his life has changed throughout his experience with the condition so far, and how he “scratches underneath the surface” to pick out the positives from the seemingly negative changes.Areas of Eoin’s life that he outlines:“Developing a new consciousness”Exercise being more than just exerciseLooking a...2021-09-0135 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#78: “Steady Blood Sugar, Unsteady Routine”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Understanding CGM inaccuracies -Being diagnosed with T1D and Covid at the same time-Managing Diabetes with a busy schedule-The CGM ‘20/20’ rule-Creating healthy habits-And much, much more...2021-08-2534 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#76: “How Did You Learn To Split Bolus For Pizza?”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that “the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management”.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Being Diagnosed with LADA-Understanding a ‘pre bolus’-How Eoin bolus’ for pizza-Highlighting inspirational stories-Facing highs and lows with exercise-And much, much more!If you have...2021-08-1131 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#73: “Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Blood sugar spikes with weight training-Managing blood sugar with alcohol-Getting back into a routine-Managing stress and blood sugar-”Feeling the fear and doing it anyway”...2021-07-2135 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#71: Getting The Most Out Of Your CGM.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management. More specifically, how to get the most out of your CGM.Eoin is incredibly grateful for the fact that he has access to a CGM and highlights how “it’s not just about having one, it’s about understanding how to view graphs, patterns and trends so we can get the most out of a CGM”.It’s important that we use a CGM as an incentive to better our management, not as an excuse to become more complacent.A...2021-07-0740 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#69: Snacking & Steady Blood Sugars: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that the “podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management.”Some of the Q&As from today include:- Getting back into an exercise routine-”Using Diabetes as an advantage”-Forgetting to take your insulin-How to keep bloods steady while snacking-Reacting emotionally to your blood suga...2021-06-2336 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#67: “Accepting Your Diagnosis”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that the podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Accepting your Diabetes diagnosis-Phases of your Diabetes mindset-’Funny’ hypo stories-Potential CGM issues-A mistake I made this past weekend-And much, much more!I...2021-06-0935 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#65: Being Diagnosed with Covid-19 and Type 1 Diabetes - at the same time! with Maya Kearney.In today’s episode Eoin speaks with Maya Kearney (@mayakearney).Maya was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just last year. But not only that, she was also diagnosed with Covid-19 at the same time! Her severe Covid-19 symptoms had been made even worse by the fact that her body was starting to shut down due to her undiagnosed Type 1 Diabetes.Despite dealing with so much physically and mentally, on top of a global pandemic, Maya sat her final exams, graduated from college, moved to London and started her first job in an investment bank.Eoin is...2021-05-2658 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#64: 5 Ways to Help Lower Your HbA1c.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through more ways we can benefit our Diabetes management.One of the most important aspects of managing our Diabetes is ensuring that our HbA1c is kept at a safe range long term. There are various different habits, strategies and routines we can focus on to make sure we keep our HbA1c at an optimal range. As Eoin states in the podcast, ‘we all have the same goal, how we get there can be different’.5 areas that Eoin and Graham cover this week:Eoin’s 3 As of Di...2021-05-1941 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#62: “Becoming Your Own Doctor”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that the ‘podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management.Some of the Q&As from today include:-The difference between BGM and CGM-Becoming your own ‘doctor’-Avoiding lows throughout the night-Calculating your specific insulin doses-Understanding your insulin requirements-And much, much more!2021-05-0539 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#60: Using Yoga and Meditation to Manage Type 1 Diabetes.In today’s episode of The insuleoin Podcast, Eoin speaks with Evan Soroka (@evan_soroka).Evan is a Type 1 Diabetic and Yoga therapist based in Aspen, Colorado. She is the founder of ‘Rise Above Diabetes’, which is an online Yoga therapy program, launched in 2018 (www.sorokayogatherapy.com). She is a featured Yoga therapist on Yoga International and has recently published her first book ‘Yoga Therapy For Diabetes’.Eoin and Evan share very similar opinions and beliefs in relation to how they view and manage their Diabetes. They both express how there is always a positive to take from...2021-04-2155 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#59: The Pizza Effect & Foot To Floor Phenomenon.In this week’s episode of the podcast, both Eoin and Graham have some personal news to share with you. Some good, some not so good (you’ll find out more when they chat to you).Have you ever wondered why your blood sugar can be so difficult to manage when eating at a restaurant or having take out food?Today Eoin outlines how, ‘what we eat, can determine how we administer our insulin’. Not all food is created equally or digested at the same rate. Therefore our insulin timing may need to be altered to accommod...2021-04-1435 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#58: I Will Likely Die with Type 1 Diabetes: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that the ‘podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Diabetes, the balancing act-Importance of family and friends-Hypo stories-Endurance events with T1D-Why is it mmol/L and mg/dL?-Diabetes management triangle-And...2021-04-0738 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#55: Timing Is Everything: Listeners’ Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners.Eoin and Graham always emphasise that the ‘podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Walking 740km in 30 days (needing no fast acting insulin!)-Can overconsumption of protein harm our kidneys?-How to time your insulin for exercise-Being patient with your insulin timing-Pro...2021-03-1733 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#54: Running 4 Miles, Every 4 Hours, For 48 Hours.This week’s episode of the podcast is a slightly different one.Last weekend Eoin completed a running challenge of running 4 miles, every 4 hours, for 48 hours, and takes us through the whole experience. He’s been running a lot recently since the gyms in Ireland have closed due to Covid-19 and felt a challenge like this would test him physically and mentally, but also test his blood sugar too.As Eoin and Graham frequently highlight, Diabetes is like a constant science experiment. Understanding and making sense of your blood sugar around food, exercise, stress and insulin can...2021-03-101h 00The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#52: One Whole Year of Episodes.One whole year of The insuleoin Podcast!In this week’s anniversary episode, Eoin does a full recap of the podcast so far. Eoin, Graham and their guests have covered a wide variety of ideas and topics relating to Diabetes over these last 52 weeks.As Graham is the ‘Diabetic community’s adopted son’, Eoin wants to know how much Graham has actually taken on board, and what he’s really learned about living a life with Type 1 Diabetes.This episode is packed with useful advice and information from the past 52 episodes. Eoin and Graham break thin...2021-02-2443 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#51: Bullied Because of Diabetes: Listeners' Stories & Questions.In today’s episode Eoin and Graham answer questions submitted by their Diabetic listeners. Eoin and Graham always emphasise that the ‘podcast is like an open forum, and an interactive space for Diabetics all around the world to get in touch and share their stories or ask some questions regarding their Diabetes management.Some of the Q&As from today include:-Being bullied because of Diabetes-Understanding insulin sensitivity-Being the bigger person-What’s next for insuleoin?-Supplements suitable for Diabetics-Diabetes summer camps-And much more!2021-02-1738 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#49: Balancing Life, Food and Type 1 Diabetes with Ciara Cray.On today’s episode Eoin speaks with Ciara Cray (@balanceandbolus).Ciara is a Type 1 Diabetic from California, USA and she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 7. Although Eoin and Ciara were diagnosed at completely different times in their lives, they have experienced and continue to experience the similar daily intricacies of a life with T1D.Ciara (@balanceandbolus) is one of Eoin’s favourite Diabetic social media pages to follow as she ‘epitomises a healthy, balanced life with Type 1 Diabetes’. Throughout this episode, Ciara offers her advice and insight into living a healthy, happy li...2021-02-0356 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#48: Resistance/Weight Training and Type 1 Diabetes.In this week’s episode of The insuleoin Podcast Eoin jumps into a topic he absolutely loves - resistance/weight training!This episode being the end of the three part fitness trilogy of Cardio, HIIT and Resistance Training, Eoin and Graham wanted to finish it with their favourite style of training.From the previous two episodes, we now know the impacts and benefits of Cardio and HIIT on our blood sugar, but how will resistance training influence our levels?Eoin outlines that resistance training is the most beneficial way to train in relation to re...2021-01-2746 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#46: Cardio and Type 1 Diabetes: Avoiding Highs and Lows.In this week’s episode of the podcast, Eoin talks about Cardiovascular training (Aerobic exercise); running, walking, swimming, playing sports etc.Throughout The insuleoin Podcast Eoin consistently emphasises the importance of regular exercise if you’re living with Type 1 Diabetes. We all know that exercise has plenty of benefits, but it has even more in relation to managing blood sugar. Frequent exercise will work wonders on your blood sugar and greatly increase your insulin sensitivity.Saying that, it can sometimes feel quite daunting getting into an exercise routine as there are a lot of different factors to c...2021-01-1336 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#45: 5 Positives I’ve Taken from my Diabetes Diagnosis.In today’s episode Eoin celebrates his ‘Diaversary’ (anniversary for his Diabetes diagnosis). Eoin was diagnosed back in 2012, and a lot has happened since then!On the surface, being diagnosed with Diabetes is a terrible, life changing event, but when you dig a little deeper there are positives you can take from it too. Eoin is a big believer in how there are certain incidents or events in our life that are out of our control, but what we can control is how we react and respond to them.Eoin outlines the 5 main positives that he’s got fr...2021-01-0634 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#44: How to Stay Motivated, Disciplined and Consistent with your Diabetes Management.This week’s episode of The insuleoin Podcast is all about motivation, discipline and staying consistent with your Diabetes management.Eoin and Graham are both very motivated and disciplined individuals in relation to their health and respective careers. Graham explains how he stays motivated, where it comes from, and why it’s important to stay consistent each day.Eoin understands that being motivated, disciplined and consistent as a Type 1 Diabetic is even more important as it will directly impact your physical and mental health each day. Although motivation can come and go, discipline and consistency are what...2020-12-3034 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#37: Diabetes Diagnosis: A Parent’s Perspective with Eoin's Dad.This week Eoin speaks with someone who’s been there every step of the way - his dad. Eoin has always known how he himself felt around the time he was diagnosed; both physically and mentally, but what were his parents feeling throughout the whole time, and even still to this day?As Eoin’s dad says himself, “you never stop worrying about your children, no matter what age they are”, but does he worry more now because Eoin is a Type 1 Diabetic?What were his initial reactions to diagnosis as a parent? Was it something that cou...2020-11-1141 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#36: Overcoming Adversity with Chris Ruden.This week Eoin speaks with Chris Ruden (@chrisruden). Chris is a Type 1 Diabetic and also describes himself as ‘limb different’ - he was born with only two fingers on his left hand and a shorter left arm, he now lives with a prosthetic arm. Despite this, Chris is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, personal trainer, co-owner of NRG foods, he starred in NBC’s Titan Games with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, he is an elite powerlifter and everything in between! Chris epitomises ‘Redefining Diabetes’.Similarly to Eoin, Chris was also diagnosed at the age of 19 and describes his diagnosis as t...2020-11-0439 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#35: The Benefits of Fibre on Your Blood Sugar Levels.This week Eoin answers Becky's email. Becky's son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes a year ago and asks about fibre and it's effect on stopping blood sugars from spiking too high. Eoin explains the multiple benefits of fibre and what foods are best for getting it on board. If you have a question for Eoin, you can email it to theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-2826 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#30: 42 Factors - Your Blood Sugar While You Sleep.Continuing on from the 42 factors, this week Eoin delves into your blood sugar while you sleep. Eoin gives some tips on how to avoid your blood sugars going high or low during the night and also unravels the Dawn Effect, a natural release of hormones during your sleep which you have no control over. Check out Eoin's 8 week 'Fitter, Happier, Healthier' project at insuleoin.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2333 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#22: Hypo Anxiety with Danny Gallagher.This week Eoin is joined by Danny Gallagher. Danny and Eoin went to college together, and after years of joking with Eoin about his diabetes, Danny himself was diagnosed with type 1 when he was 27. Danny discusses some of the difficulties he's encountered since being diagnosed including the constant presence of hypo anxiety. He shares how his life has changed and how he’s adapted to his new way of living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2932 min