The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes

In this special episode, Eoin answers various questions from diabetic kids around the world. We go from Canada to Australia and from Texas to the Czech Republic; many different accents but one thing connecting everyone, diabetes. If you have a question you would like Eoin to answer on the podcast, you can email it to theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

This week Eoin is joined by Basma Adams (@bastheboss). Basma is an avid diabetes advocate, public speaker, writer/blogger and co host of both the 'Glucose Squad' and 'A Dose of Caffeinated B.S.' podcasts, all while studying to be a nurse. In this episode Basma focuses on her diagnoses at three and how she built confidence over the years with her diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

This week Eoin discusses the topic of hyperglycemia which is the technical term used for high blood glucose. He discusses the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia, what exactly DKA (Diabetic KetoAcidosis) is, plus some personal stories from when he suffered from high blood sugar levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

This week Eoin explains what stress actually is and how it can have a negative affect on your blood sugar levels. He talks about diabetes's relationship with stress and shares some tips on how to manage it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin shares the 3 AAAs of diabetes management. This is a method Eoin came up with over his diabetic years and stands for Awareness, Anticipation and Action. He uses the 3 AAAs to keep track and better manage his diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I feel like diabetes has acted as a fuel to continue doing what I want and to do things even better." Eoin is joined by David Mina (@type1livabetic), the man behind the type1livabetic Instagram account. David was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 11 but today uses his platform to spread words of encouragement about the condition through really creative ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

"This was probably the most dangerous situation I was in, in my whole nine years as a diabetic." This week Eoin talks about how he found his blood sugar levels falling rapidly just a couple of days ago while out for a walk with his parents, highlighting the importance of having to prepare for every eventuality as a diabetic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin addresses the most common question he is asked, "can I drink alcohol with diabetes?'. He discusses the routine he goes through before a night out, the affect different types of alcohol can have on your blood sugar levels and what it's like to go on a holiday with friends while being diabetic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin sits down with Jesse Lavine (jesse.lavine_t1d). Jesse has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for the last 14 years. He talks about how he went from experiencing anger and denial when he was first diagnosed, to becoming his own 'doctor', and then to cycling across America with fellow diabetics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin talks about hypo anxiety. This is the fear of going into a hypoglycaemic state where your blood sugar levels are dangerously low. He discusses some instances in his life where he suffered from this anxiety and ways to combat it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin once again attempts to debunk some diabetic myths that he has come across since his diagnosis. From, "Are diabetics dangerous drivers?" to "Can skinny people get diabetes?", Eoin answers them all in this episode. Plus he answers a listener's question about what he considers high when it comes to his blood sugar level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin sits down with filmmaker Erik Douds with is currently situated in India. Erik was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 16 and has used his diagnoses as the catalyst to travel the world. He sees diabetes activism as his purpose and has set up the website www.diabadass.com , which celebrates badass diabetics from around the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

This week Eoin discusses the Diabetic Honeymoon Phase. This is something that can happen to type 1 diabetics soon after being diagnosed where their diabetes seems to get better and where they may only need minimal amounts of insulin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin sits down with Austin Fuerst (@everyday_t1d). Austin is the man behind the @everyday_t1d Instagram account and talks about being diagnosed at the age of 2, how he used to impress his friends with his injections and the online community of friends who keep him going through tough days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered why your blood sugar levels react the way they do after eating certain foods? In this weeks episode Eoin discusses different foods, how they can affect your diabetes and he dives into the 'Pizza Effect'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin talks about one of his passions in life other than diabetes...exercise. He discusses the positive impact it can have on diabetics and emphasises how having diabetes should never stop you from taking part in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin is joined by fellow Beyond Type 1 spokesperson Jillian Rippolone (@t1dchick). Jillian talks about being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 8, what it's like to have a type 1 sibling and how she used social media to create an online diabetic family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"If I was ever given the opportunity to take back the fact that I have diabetes, I wouldn't take it." This week Eoin explains how he turned the negativity of being diagnosed with diabetes into the most positive thing to ever happen to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin talks about his relationship with diabetes. He explains the discipline it has given him and what tools he implements to make himself feel better if he's having a bad day with the condition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin records this week's episode from his bedroom as he self isolates. He covers the coronavirus and it's relationship with diabetes, offers reassurance to diabetics and gives some advice on managing stress levels during this worldwide pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin debunks some of the common misconceptions and myths that surround diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode, Eoin goes through a normal day in his life, from the moment he wakes up, to the time he goes to bed and explains how having diabetes affects his daily routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode, Eoin talks about the period of his life where he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 1, Eoin explains what diabetes is and the differences between Type 1 and Type 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.