The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes

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:An unexpected diagnosis. A pancreas' last stand. Thanking your diabetes. To hear the full episode check out episode #153: Dealing With A Dramatic & Unexpected T1D Diagnosis.

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Malala De La Pava (@malaladelapava).Malala was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 8 when she was in Venezuela, before she moved to Toronto, Canada with her family.Malala speaks about the different experiences she had with her management in Venezuela, compared to in Toronto.When the Covid pandemic started in 2020, she was diagnosed with APS-2 (Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2) and Addison's disease. This completely changed her life as she now relied on Corticosteroids.This condition is not particularly well known or researched, which led to a lot of uncertainty for Malala. Much of which was learning how Corticosteroids affect her blood sugar levels, and how low cortisol levels can cause extremely low blood sugar levels.Hear more about Malala’s story and experience in her blog: https://www.pumpingthecure.ca/APS-2, or Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2, is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks multiple endocrine glands, leading to deficiencies in the hormones produced by these glands.It is characterised by the presence of at least two or more endocrine gland dysfunctions, with the most common combination involving:1. Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency).2. Hashimoto's Disease (Autoimmune Thyroid Disease).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.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin

In today’s episode Eoin speaks with Malala De La Pava (@malaladelapava).Malala was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 8 when she was in Venezuela, before she moved to Toronto, Canada with her family.Malala speaks about the different experiences she had with her management in Venezuela, compared to in Toronto.When the Covid pandemic started in 2020, she was diagnosed with APS-2 (Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2) and Addison's disease. This completely changed her life as she now relied on Corticosteroids.This condition is not particularly well known or researched, which led to a lot of uncertainty for Malala. Much of which was learning how Corticosteroids affect her blood sugar levels, and how low cortisol levels can cause extremely low blood sugar levels.Hear more about Malala’s story and experience in her blog: https://www.pumpingthecure.ca/APS-2, or Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2, is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks multiple endocrine glands, leading to deficiencies in the hormones produced by these glands.It is characterised by the presence of at least two or more endocrine gland dysfunctions, with the most common combination involving:1. Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency).2. Hashimoto's Disease (Autoimmune Thyroid Disease).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.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin

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:Take ownership of what you can control. Value your reputation. You're in a relationship with your diabetes. To hear the full episode check out episode #152: How To Take Control Of Your Thoughts with Chris Ruden.

In 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, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin

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:Over night blood sugar. The passing of time. Management is in our control. To hear the full episode check out episode #151: 11 Lessons From 11Years With Type 1 Diabetes.

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:Knowing your ABCS. Benefits of fibre. Blood sugar rollercoaster. To hear the full episode check out episode #150: What Makes A Life Changing Diabetes Dietician, with Madalyn Vasquez.

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 we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin