Share

cover art for BITESIZE #171: Stark Reality Of Insulin Cost In The US.

The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes

BITESIZE #171: Stark Reality Of Insulin Cost In The US.

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:


  • Insulin differences between Ireland and US.
  • The stark reality of insulin cost in the US.
  • Diabetes leading to an increased confidence. 


To hear the full episode check out episode #181: The Differences With Insulin Access In Ireland Comapred To The US, with Mary Anderson. 

More episodes

View all episodes

  • BITESIZE #176: Importance of Over Night Bloods.

    09:04|
    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:The importance of your over night blood sugar. Prime your needle before you use it. Calculating pre bolus. To hear the full episode check out episode #187: 5 Tips & Ideas That will Increase Your Energy & Time In Range %.
  • #261: Leah Healy (Part 2)

    27:32|
    Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Leah Healy (@one2onediabetes).Leah is from the US, and has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 7. She is the founder and creator of One 2 One Diabetes, which is a company built by a diabetic, for a diabetic.One 2 One Diabetes creates unique travel bags and cases for Type 1 Diabetes supplies to make traveling with the condition much more convenient and streamlined.Leah has had an innate passion for business, entrepreneurship, and helping others living with Type 1 Diabetes all her life. These passions led Leah to creating a fundraiser when she was much younger called “Pennies 4 Pumps” and Dragonfly Jewelry, which helped raise funds for children to gain access to their Diabetes supplies.  What Eoin and Leah speak about:What it’s like growing up with Type 1 Diabetes.The beneficial impact that Diabetes camps had on her perspective.Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes.The reality of what Diabetes supplies actually cost in the US.Running your own business and the challenges it brings.Why doing something you’re passionate about is important to your consistency.And much more!See and hear more about Leah and her company here: one2onediabetes.comAs 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
  • #261: The Cost Of Diabetes Supplies In The USA & Why This Fueled My Passion, with Leah Healey

    31:47|
    In today’s episode Eoin chats with Leah Healy (@one2onediabetes).Leah is from the US, and has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 7. She is the founder and creator of One 2 One Diabetes, which is a company built by a diabetic, for a diabetic.One 2 One Diabetes creates unique travel bags and cases for Type 1 Diabetes supplies to make traveling with the condition much more convenient and streamlined.Leah has had an innate passion for business, entrepreneurship, and helping others living with Type 1 Diabetes all her life. These passions led Leah to creating a fundraiser when she was much younger called “Pennies 4 Pumps” and Dragonfly Jewelry, which helped raise funds for children to gain access to their Diabetes supplies.  What Eoin and Leah speak about:What it’s like growing up with Type 1 Diabetes.The beneficial impact that Diabetes camps had on her perspective.Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes.The reality of what Diabetes supplies actually cost in the US.Running your own business and the challenges it brings.Why doing something you’re passionate about is important to your consistency.And much more!See and hear more about Leah and her company here: one2onediabetes.comAs 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 #175: Perspective Of A Doctor And A Patient.

    08:48|
    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:A perspective of a doctor and a patient. Worrying about the impact a diagnosis has on those around you. Embracing change.   To hear the full episode check out episode#185: Having A Perspective Of A Doctor AND A Patient.
  • #260: Competing In Hyrox With Type 1 Diabetes

    25:00|
    In today’s episode Eoin goes through his experience during the Hyrox competition in New York.Hyrox is a fitness competition combining cardio based exercises with resistance and high intensity style workouts. It consists of 8 x 1km runs, and 8 exercise stations; ski, sled push, sled pull, burpees, rowing, farmer carries, lunges and wall ball squats.While training for the physical side of the competition, Eoin needed to pay attention to how his blood sugar was going to “behave” throughout the event.In this episode, Eoin talks about his strategies around:Reducing basal insulin.“Carb loading” in the days prior.Adjusting fast acting insulin.Carbohydrate intake and timing on the day of the competition.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 #174: The Mental Toll.

    10:58|
    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:The mental toll of T1D. Does the protein spike my bloods? The link from protein shake to work out. To hear the full episode check out episode #184: "Is This Spike Because Of The Protein Content?"
  • #259: Prepping For Hyrox With Type 1 Diabetes

    19:16|
    In today’s episode Eoin goes through his prep for his Hyrox competition this weekend in New York.Hyrox is a fitness competition combining cardio based exercises with resistance and high intensity style workouts. It consists of 8 x 1km runs, and 8 exercise stations; ski, sled push, sled pull, burpees, rowing, farmer carries, lunges and wall ball squats.While training for the physical side of the competition, Eoin needs to pay attention to how his blood sugar is going to “behave” throughout the event.In this episode, Eoin talks about his strategies around:Reducing basal insulin.“Carb loading” in the days prior.Adjusting fast acting insulin.Carbohydrate intake and timing on the day of the competition.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 #173: Being An MMA Fighter And T1D.

    13:31|
    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:Being a T1D and an MMA fighter. Managing T1D while training. Dropping weight for a fight. To hear the full episode check out episode #183: Becoming A Professional MMA Fighter, with Conor McCarthy
  • #258: The Accountability YOU Need

    16:13|
    A slightly different episode this week, but one that will hold you accountable to what’s important to you.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