Share

cover art for #92: “Unresponsive & Taken Into Hospital”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions

The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes

#92: “Unresponsive & Taken Into Hospital”: Listeners’ Stories & Questions

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:


-Impacts of Covid-19 on blood sugar.

-Using ‘tricky’ times to learn more about your Diabetes.

-Understanding your body even more.

-The cost of insulin in the USA.

-Being found passed out from DKA.

-Tips for people newly diagnosed with T1D.

-And much, much more!


If you have any stories or questions you would like to share with Eoin and Graham, don’t hesitate to reach out.


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.com


Connect, Learn & Work with Eoin:


https://linktr.ee/insuleoin


More episodes

View all episodes

  • BITESIZE #117: Diabetic Dreams.

    07:49
    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:Diabetic dreams. Blood sugar spiking in real life. Connecting the dream world bloods to the real world bloods.To hear the full episode check out episode #123: Diabetic Dreams.
  • #208: Tiernan Douieb (Part 2)

    29:36
    Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Tiernan Douieb (@tiernandouieb).Tiernan is from the UK, and he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 4.Tiernan has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for nearly 4 decades, and speaks about his experience with the condition up to this point.He spent 20+ years traveling on the road as a comedian, opening for some of the biggest stand up comics in the industry, like Frankie Boyle, but in the last two years (following the pandemic shutting down comedy for a while), he moved over to writing for TV instead.Tiernan now writes for kids TV on shows such as “Hey Duggee”. He outlines how his lifestyle has changed from driving around the county doing late night shows, to more of a 9-5 “writing from home schedule”.In this episode Tiernan speaks about:Growing up with T1D.How it shaped his “funnier” perspective on life.How he manages life as a dad with T1D.What life looked like on the road as a comedian for 20+ years.Why Diabetes has become an integral part of his life.And much more!See and hear form Tiernan through here: @TiernanDouiebAs 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
  • #208: The Funny Side Of Type 1 Diabetes, with Tiernan Douieb (Part 1)

    30:57
    In today’s episode Eoin chats with Tiernan Douieb (@tiernandouieb).Tiernan is from the UK, and he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 4.Tiernan has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for nearly 4 decades, and speaks about his experience with the condition up to this point.He spent 20+ years traveling on the road as a comedian, opening for some of the biggest stand up comics in the industry, like Frankie Boyle, but in the last two years (following the pandemic shutting down comedy for a while), he moved over to writing for TV instead.Tiernan now writes for kids TV on shows such as “Hey Duggee”. He outlines how his lifestyle has changed from driving around the county doing late night shows, to more of a 9-5 “writing from home schedule”.In this episode Tiernan speaks about:Growing up with T1D.How it shaped his “funnier” perspective on life.How he manages life as a dad with T1D.What life looked like on the road as a comedian for 20+ years.Why Diabetes has become an integral part of his life.And much more!See and hear form Tiernan through here: @TiernanDouiebAs 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
  • BITESIZE #116: Diabetes Giving You Grit.

    09:32
    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:Diabetes giving you grit. Proving you are good enough. Trying to make it as a pro basketball player.To hear the full episode check out episode #122: Building Mental & Physical Resilience with Rob Howe.
  • #207: Chris Bright (Part2)

    25:13
    Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Chris Bright (@ChrisBrighty1)This is Chris' second time on the podcast having featured for the first time nearly 4 years ago.In this episode Chris talks about the NHS rolling out hybrid closed loop systems to hundreds of thousands of diabetics in England over the next 5 years. They also chat about the changing of technology over the last two decades and discuss the positives but also the negatives these advancements may have had.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
  • #207: The Past, Present and Future of Diabetes Tech, with Chris Bright (Part 1)

    36:58
    In this week's episode, Eoin is joined by Chris Bright (@ChrisBrighty1)This is Chris' second time on the podcast having featured for the first time nearly 4 years ago.In this episode Chris talks about the NHS rolling out hybrid closed loop systems to hundreds of thousands of diabetics in England over the next 5 years. They also chat about the changing of technology over the last two decades and discuss the positives but also the negatives these advancements may have had.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
  • BITESIZE #115: Wins And Lessons.

    07:53
    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:Dealing with Addison's disease. Wins and lessons. 'Working' in Ibiza as a diabetic.To hear the full episode check out episode #121: “They Told Me I Was Going To Lose My Leg”, with Ryan Taylor.
  • #206: Managing You Bloods In Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs.

    21:07
    This week Eoin answers a listeners' email about their concerns about going on a spa day. Temperature can have an affect on your blood sugar levels and Eoin discusses the scenarios that may happen when entering hot water.Eoin and Graham also discuss the advancements in technology in diabetes tech over the last few decades. 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
  • BITESIZE #114: Dealing With a 'Big High'.

    06:53
    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:Two high blood sugars. Sleeping through a high without alerts. Not reacting emotionally. To hear the full episode check out episode #120: It’s Easy To Be Negative, It Takes Work To Be Positive.