The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Melanie Stephenson-Gray (@lifesportdiabetes).Today’s guest is someone who truly represents what’s possible with Type 1 Diabetes.Melanie Stephenson-Gray was diagnosed at just 13 years old and, instead of letting it limit her, she chose to take back control through sport. She went on to become an international sprinter, representing her country more than 25 times in the 100 and 200 meters and captaining her national team. She was featured in a Nike campaign during the London 2012 Olympics and even carried the Olympic torch in front of over 20,000 people.Over the years living with Type 1, Melanie has experienced the full evolution of Diabetes management; from multiple daily injections to automated insulin pump therapy. She’s also a trained dietitian, a diabetes leader, and passionate advocate, committed to making life easier for others living with the condition.This is a conversation about resilience, high performance, and what it really takes to thrive with Type 1 Diabetes at the elite level of sport.See and hear more from Melanie here:https://www.lifesportdiabetes.co.uk/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 chats with Melanie Stephenson-Gray (@lifesportdiabetes).Today’s guest is someone who truly represents what’s possible with Type 1 Diabetes.Melanie Stephenson-Gray was diagnosed at just 13 years old and, instead of letting it limit her, she chose to take back control through sport. She went on to become an international sprinter, representing her country more than 25 times in the 100 and 200 meters and captaining her national team. She was featured in a Nike campaign during the London 2012 Olympics and even carried the Olympic torch in front of over 20,000 people.Over the years living with Type 1, Melanie has experienced the full evolution of Diabetes management; from multiple daily injections to automated insulin pump therapy. She’s also a trained dietitian, a diabetes leader, and passionate advocate, committed to making life easier for others living with the condition.This is a conversation about resilience, high performance, and what it really takes to thrive with Type 1 Diabetes at the elite level of sport.See and hear more from Melanie here:https://www.lifesportdiabetes.co.uk/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. This week's episode is taken from our Diabetes Awareness Month's 30x30 series. To hear the full episode check out episode #198: Managing Your Diabetes In Social Situations.

This week's episode is a follow on from last week's email from listener, Caroline.Caroline is traveling South America for 6 months and had various questions in regards managing her T1Ds while on the go...one of which being about altitude. Eoin this week does a deep dive on how it can affect your diabetes plus discusses some ways to overcome any potential issues. 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. This week's episode is taken from our Diabetes Awareness Month's 30x30 series. To hear the full episode check out episode #197: Navigating Different Diabetes Management 'Phases' In Your Life, with Ariana Frayer.

This week Eoin and Graham sit down to answer an email about backpacking.Some of the topics include:Looking after insulin in high temperatures.Prepping for 6 months of travelling.Carb counting on the go.Switching to a pump for travel.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. This week's episode is taken from our Diabetes Awareness Month's 30x30 series. To hear the full episode check out episode #196: "The Most Pain I've Ever Experienced:" Signs & Symptoms of Endometriosis, with Maya Kearney.

This week Eoin and Graham sit down to talk about Eoin's next big challenge. Eoin recently signed up to do an Ironman in September so in doing this they look back on some other unique challenges Eoin has done over the last few years and ask the question...why?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. This week's episode is taken from our Diabetes Awareness Month's 30x30 series. To hear the full episode check out episode #195: 12 Lessons From 12 Years Of Living With Type 1 Diabetes.