{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6958f2341002b08bc897d1dc/69612b6679fe7d55454f6e6f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"GLP-1s, Type 1 Diabetes and Strength Training: A Lived Experience","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6958f2341002b08bc897d1dc/1767975640373-ea6e6b30-c3e1-4f20-9b59-676dceac46d1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, <a href=\"about:blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Catriona Williams</strong></a> continues her GLP-1 series with an honest conversation about lived experience, informed choice, and long-term health.</p><p><br></p><p>Sally, who lives with type 1 diabetes, shares her experience of being prescribed a GLP-1 medication off-licence through her NHS diabetes team. She explains why it was offered, how it affected appetite and food noise, and the challenges of navigating side effects and limited clinical guidance.</p><p><br></p><p>Personal trainer <a href=\"about:blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Becky Lever</strong></a> joins the discussion to explore why resistance training is particularly important for people using GLP-1 medications, especially women in perimenopause. Together, they talk about muscle loss, confidence in the gym, and shifting the focus away from weight alone towards strength, function, and long-term wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is not about promoting medication, but about understanding real-world experiences and the importance of support when making health decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><em>This content is for information only and does not replace advice from a GP or prescribing clinician.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>In This Episode</strong></h2><p><br></p><ul><li>Why GLP-1 prescribing is uncommon in type 1 diabetes</li><li>Being prescribed a GLP-1 off-licence on the NHS</li><li>Food noise, appetite changes and emotional impact</li><li>Side effects linked to rapid weight loss</li><li>Concerns about long-term or lifelong medication use</li><li>Why resistance training matters alongside GLP-1s</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Editorial Team - My Health Focus"}