The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes

This week, Eoin looks back at some of his most memorable episodes over the last year and a half. If you are a new listener to the podcast this is a great way to dip in and sample some great topics and guests, and if you’re a loyal listener having already downloaded every episode, this is a perfect opportunity to re-cap some great moments from the library of shows. The featured episodes include: #6...

In this week’s episode Eoin chats with Stacey Simms (@staceysimms). Stacey’s son, Benny, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just before he turned two in 2006. Since then, Stacey has been an incredible resource for anyone impacted by Type 1 Diabetes, and offers a huge amount of invaluable advice throughout this episode. Stacey is an award-winning broadcaster, TV anchor and speaker, she writes for h...

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...

In this week’s episode Eoin chats with Alan Sothern (@alansothern). Alan is a professional Hockey player representing Ireland. He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 13 and made his international Hockey debut less than 5 years later. He has played professional Hockey in Ireland, Belgium and Holland and won a European Bronze medal with the Irish team in 2015. Just one year later, he fu...

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 u...

In this week’s episode Eoin chats with Brian Gardner (racquetballbrian@yahoo.com). Brian is from the US and has lived with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 12. He has a vast amount of knowledge and experience around his condition and offers great advice for any Diabetic out there. Brian went on three separate tours to work and live in the South Pole where temperatures would reach -50C! He outlines...

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 routin...

In today’s episode Eoin and Graham go through the importance of driving safely if you live with Type 1 Diabetes. Similar to most aspects of life with Type 1 Diabetes, driving can become more difficult. It’s important that we take the necessary steps to ensure that we keep ourselves safe, and other road users safe, any time we get behind the wheel. It may not seem like something you need to conside...

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 -Phas...

In today’s episode Eoin speaks with Jo Fox. Jo is from the UK and the parent of Oliver, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 6 (he’s now 14). Despite going through their own difficult times with Diabetes, Jo offers some great advice for any Diabetic, or parent of a Diabetic who may be struggling. Jo is hugely involved with The Pendsey Trust ( www.thependseytrust.org ), which is a c...

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 to...

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 go...

In this week’s episode Eoin chats with Brendan Cregan (@brendancregan37). Brendan is a Type 1 Diabetic living in Ontario, Canada. He is a full time student currently studying Animal Science in university and playing Ice Hockey at college level. We have no doubt we’ll be seeing him in the NHL! Brendan was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 12 and since then has always prioritised his condition. It’s...

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 -Be...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, Eoin chats with Sebastien Sasseville (@sebinspires). Sebastien is a Type 1 Diabetic from Canada. He is a motivational speaker and endurance athlete who has completed some of the toughest challenges in the world. Some of which include; 6 Iron Man races, climbing Mount Everest, The Sahara 250km and running across Canada (7,200km). Sebastien is a massively inspi...

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 Th...

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 foo...

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 -Importanc...

In today’s episode of The insuleoin Podcast, Eoin speaks with US airline captain, John Roth. Admittedly, Eoin was under the impression that Type 1 Diabetics were not eligible to fly planes, particularly commercial flights. But John changed all of that! John has a very interesting and inspiring story, which outlines how he was a qualified pilot for over a decade, was then diagnosed with Type 1 Diab...

In this week’s episode, Eoin chats with fellow Type 1 Diabetic Tom Allison (@type1_tom). Tom is from the UK and has been living with Type 1 Diabete since the age of 21. He is a Diabetic Coach, Personal Trainer and the host of ‘The Type 1 Movement’ Podcast. Tom is hugely passionate about Diabetes, overall management of the condition and helping people get the most out of their own Diabetes. Through...

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 f...

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...

In today’s episode Eoin chats with Christel Oerum (@diabetesstrong_ig). Christel has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since 1997, and throughout these years she has become an expert on the subject. She is the creator of Diabetes Strong (diabetesstrong.com), a public speaker, Youtuber, Diabetic coach, personal trainer and blogger - there are few things Christel doesn’t do! Eoin and Christel discuss...

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...

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 -Und...