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Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastJack PerkinsIn this episode I talk to type 1 diabetic and professional race car driver Jack Perkins from Australia.
Jack was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a period in his life where he was setting himself up for a professional career in race car driving. Jack’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes didn’t deter Jack from racing but rather, Jack demonstrated a successful racing career is possible with type 1 diabetes.
In the episode we discuss Jack’s diagnosis story, his racing career and how Jack manages his diabetes whilst racing and generally. We also discuss how Jack kept h...
2020-03-221h 06
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastTiffany JohnsonIn this episode I talk to type 1 diabetic Tiffany Johnson, from Melbourne in Australia.
Tiffany’s journey with type 1 diabetes started very differently from the vast majority of other people with type 1 diabetes. Typically, when a person is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the cause of their diabetes is a result of their immune system attacking the cells which produce insulin, hence type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease.
That’s not what caused Tiffany’s type 1 diabetes. In 1999, Tiffany was involved in a canyoning accident in Switzerland which sadly took the lives of 21 people. At the time o...
2020-03-031h 17
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastNeil McLaganIn this episode I talk to type 1 diabetic Neil McLagan from Perth in Western Australia. Not only does Neil have type 1 diabetes, Neil has hashimoto's hypothyroidism and Celiac disease symptoms which we discuss at length in the episode. Type 1 diabetes itself is an extremely complex and high maintenance disease but to couple that with hypothyroidism and Celiac disease – I can only imagine how tough that must be. But Neil’s positivity and determination to manage all three conditions is extraordinary.
Neil and I discuss his diagnosis story with type 1 diabetes and its impact on his life when he w...
2019-12-011h 38
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastMeriem DaouiIn this episode I talk to Meriem Daoui, a Moroccan born, Australian type 1 diabetic who is an elite long-distance runner who resides in Tasmania, Australia.
Meriem was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 8 years old after moving to Australia when she was 4. Meriem and her family originally moved to Sydney in New South Wales and then moved to the picturesque southern state of Tasmania later where Meriem then discovered her love for running.
Meriem was identified as a promising runner who went on to be coached and is now one of Australia’s elite fe...
2019-11-221h 02
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastSebastien SassevilleIn this episode I talk to type 1 diabetic Sebastien Sasseville who has climbed mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world above sea level at 8848 meters. Sebastien has also competed in the Sahara running race which is a self supported race across the Sahara desert in Africa and he has also run across Canada, completing 7200 kilometres in 9 months.
Sebastien is an incredibly inspiring and humble guy and it was an absolute pleasure speaking to him. During our discussion, in addition to exploring his incredible athletic endeavours, we discuss the power of positivity and belief and how to...
2019-09-271h 11
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastEric TozerIn this episode I talk to Eric Tozer who is a type 1 diabetic and an endurance athlete.
Eric most notably has recently completed the World Marathon Challenge which involves running 7 marathons across 7 continents in 7 days – you read that correctly – that’s just under 300km of running in 7 days!
Eric has also run across America with a team of diabetics, he has competed in several Ironman triathlons and running races. Eric is the co-founder of Diabetes Sports Project which is an organization of diabetic athletes that empowers others to live a healthy, responsible and active lives.
Throughout my chat with Eric, I was...
2019-03-311h 21
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastSam MundayIn this episode we talk to type 1 diabetic Sam Munday who rides for the professional cycling team, Team Novo Nordisk. Team Novo Nordisk is an all diabetic cycling team who's mission is: "To inspire, educate and empower people affected by diabetes". Sam is a truly remarkable athlete with type 1 diabetes and he demonstrates that type 1 diabetes isn't a barrier to a successful and fruitful life.
Photo courtesy of Team Novo Nordisk.
2019-03-2045 min
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastAssociate Professor John Wentworth and Belinda MooreIn the episode we were joined by two very special guests, Associate Professor John Wentworth and Belinda Moore. John is a visiting Endocrinologist and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, a senior diabetes researcher at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, lead for TrialNet in Australia and New Zealand and he is involved with the ENDIA study. Belinda is a Research Nurse Study Coordinator at ENDIA, a credentialed Diabetes Educator, Peadiatric Nurse and Registered Midwife.
In this episode we covered lots of interesting topics including how diabetes affects Aboriginal communities, current research into the detection and cure of type 1...
2019-03-061h 07
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastLaura RostronIn this episode we talk to Laura Rostron. Laura is an amazing individual with Type 1 Diabetes. Laura has competed at the Triathlon World Championships in Mexico, she has competed in six 70.3/half ironmans, numerous cycling and running events and she was a diabetes camp coordinator. Laura has also participated in diabetic clinical trials and has a fantastic positive outlook on life. Laura is an absolute champion and it was fantastic having her on the podcast.
2019-01-261h 15
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastMonique HanleyIn this episode we interview a remarkable woman, Monique Hanley. Monique has had great success in her life as a cyclist crossing Canada, following the Tour de France solo on a bike, racing the RAAM in America as the only female rider where the team set a new course record, all whilst having Type 1 Diabetes.
Photo credit: Diabetes Motion
2019-01-1957 min
Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes PodcastImmune Kamikaze IntroWelcome to the Immune Kamikaze podcast. Listen to diabetics talk about their journeys with diabetes.
2018-11-0602 min