Having diabetes doesn't mean life is over, in fact quite the opposite. Yeah sure it does mean you have some good days and bad days, but imagine what life would be like if you felt healthy, you had more energy and everything was fun. In 'The Diabetic and Healthy podcast we show you how to do just that. Our team show you how to put your diabetes worries behind you and start enjoying life again.
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From the peak of health and becoming a bikini competitor to being hospitalized with DKA and dealing with a life changing diagnosis. This week I speak with Taylor from Ontario, Canada, and she shares a very honest account of dealing with her Type 1 diagnosis, learning to accept it’s a lifelong condition and getting to grips with managing blood sugar…
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The older generation can probably remember when the only resource available for monitoring blood glucose levels was a basic finger prick test or maybe even just urine testing. Diabetes research and technology have come a very long way over the past few decades and there are now so many amazing, advanced ways to help manage this challenging conditio…
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In this week's podcast episode I look at the different ways for people with Diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels and the options available from finger prick testing to Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM’s). I have personally started using the new Freestyle Libre2 Sensors in the past couple of months so I thought I would also share my honest…
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In this week’s episode I talk about how the current situation could be affecting your immune system and what you can do to help combat it. Due to COVID-19, the restrictions and the lockdowns, the past year has been and continues to be a very stressful time for many. Whether its from fear of getting the virus, financial stress caused by the lockdown…
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This is the 50th Episode of the Diabetic and Healthy Podcast. To celebrate this is a very special episode! This week, not only can you learn Charlotte's 5 Fundamentals of being Diabetic and Healthy, but you can also enter our competition which has an amazing prize. All you have to do is download and listen to this episode which tells you how to ent…
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In this week’s episode I speak with Chris McMahon who is a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Mindset Coach. Chris was also diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was a child and he shares his story, from diagnosis to the present day where he is coaching people to be healthy, energised and active or as Chris calls it ‘Aligned and Alive!’ Chris h…
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Following some great feedback on last week’s episode, all about motivation and goal setting, we decided to follow it up by digging deeper into what is really holding you back. For this I spoke to the wonderful Nic Wood who is a Mind Coach and has been a guest on previous podcast episodes. Nic explains some great exercises that you can use today to …
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As requested by you, in this week’s podcast episode I talk about motivation and goal setting. January blues will have kicked in for many and it can make it harder than usual to get motivated and stay motivated. On top of that we currently find ourselves in a challenging and unusual situation to say the least due to COVID-19. This has resulted in ma…
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Diagnosed as having Type 1 Diabetes at just 3 years old, today’s guest Brandon Mouw, shares his incredible and inspirational story. Imagine... Imagine maintaining the most incredible control of your Diabetes and your blood sugars for years only to then develop brittle Diabetes, Hypo Unawareness and be told you have 2 years to live if you can’t find…
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Wow! What a year 2020 has been! In this week's episode I run through some impressive stats about the podcast this year including the top 3 most downloaded episodes. I say a big thank you to everyone who has been involved or supported Diabetic and Healthy this year AND let you know why you can’t miss the first episode of 2021!…
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In this week's episode I speak to a wonderful lady called Nicole from California. After Nicole’s diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 17 she spent several years in denial of her condition. Unfortunately due to her blood sugar levels running so high for such a long period of time, it led to some very serious medical complications. Fast forwar…
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We are all completely unique and so is our approach to our Diabetes management. Social media is an amazing resource and there is a great Diabetes Community online however recently I'm seeing a lot of posts suggesting that there are specific ways you should be managing your Diabetes. This condition is far from being a 'one size fits all' subject and…
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As requested by the listeners, this week's episode is all about nutrition for blood glucose control. I speak to Diabetes Specialist Dietitian and part of the Diabetic and Healthy team, Isi Hooley. Isi talks all about the effect of different foods on blood sugar levels, different types of carbohydrates, how to help prevent large spikes in blood suga…
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This week’s episode is about Hypo Anxiety. If you have Diabetes then having a hypo (low blood sugar) is likely to be one of things that you worry about but for some people it’s much more than just a ‘worry’. Hypo Anxiety is when the thought of having a hypo can actually cause you a lot of distress and can impact not only your blood sugar management…
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In this weeks episode I catch up with Gemma Davies. If you are a regular listener you will know Gemma from previous shows but if you are new to show here is a bit of background info for you! Gemma is a busy, working Mum to 3 boys and was diagnosed with Diabetes during her pregnancy. After years of not making the condition her priority and suffering…
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This week’s podcast episode (which was going out live on Facebook) is all about Alcohol and Diabetes. Do you avoid alcohol due to not understanding how it might impact your blood sugar levels? Have you ever had a few too many and struggled to keep your blood sugar levels stable the next day? Listen, or watch, to understand how alcohol impacts your …
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In this weeks episode, I catch up with Guido who owns and runs his own gym in Germany. After being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and finding his love for fitness, Guido trained to become a personal trainer, a nutrition coach and a mindset coach so that he could help others to not only achieve their goals in the gym but also help them understand th…
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Do you struggle with your weight? Are you an emotional eater? Do you ‘binge’ on food Do you ever wish you could just take control of your eating? If your answer is yes to any of the above then listening to this weeks podcast episode is a must! Mindful eating is all about taking control of your eating habits and having a healthy relationship with fo…
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This weeks podcast episode is another in the Your Stories series. I talk to Phil Cook from Michigan in the USA. Phil has a wife and a 2 year old Daughter and lives a busy life with Type 1 Diabetes. In this interview Phil speaks about his diagnosis and how Diabetes has changed his life over the past 5 years. Phil now has his own Diabetes Blog ‘Beetu…
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Having the right mindset can be extremely powerful, especially when it comes to managing a long term health condition like Diabetes. This week's podcast episode is all about how, with the right perspective, Diabetes can actually be a positive thing. That might sound crazy but take a listen and I share what I’ve learnt since my diagnosis and how I b…
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Jacob's Type 1 diagnosis story is far from a typical one and certainly unlike any that I have heard of. In this very honest interview Jacob shares his story and how his life, and his mindset, have changed over the past decade. Make sure you listen until the end as Jacob also shares 5 pieces of great advice for anyone who lives with Type 1 Diabetes.…
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Do your blood sugars sometimes seem to have a mind of their own? Unexpected lows? Huge spikes? Or just generally all over the place?! These are my top 5 tips to how to get those crazy blood sugars back under control. Prioritise blood sugars and check more often Keep a diary of blood sugars, food insulin doses and then check for for patterns Rule ou…
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Do you wake up and head for the kitchen or do you continue to fast? In this weeks podcast episode I talk about the benefits of eating breakfast if you have Diabetes and some examples of great brekky choices to set those blood sugars up for the day!由Charlotte Bulpitt
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In this weeks podcast episode Isi, our Specialist Diabetes Dietitian, and I give an introduction to Keto Diets. Listen to learn - what a keto diet is what ketosis means if anyone can maintain a keto diet the benefits of keto if keto is suitable or even possible if you have Diabetes And much more!由Charlotte Bulpitt
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Did you know that having Diabetes means that you make, on average, 180 extra decisions every day just to try and manage your blood sugars? So I think we would be excused for sometimes forgetting the basics! In this weeks podcast episode I talk about 5 things that are easy to forget but may well have an impact on blood sugar control…
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If you enjoyed last weeks episode hopefully todays episode will also be of interest to you. Whether you are just interested in bodybuilding competitions or maybe would like to compete yourself then this episode is a must listen! You will learn all about the process on show day and what can happen following a bodybuilding or fitness modelling compet…
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After a lot of you asked me questions regarding Diabetes and when I used to bodybuild, I decided to put together a podcast episode about it. 2 episodes in fact! In this episode, part 1, you can learn more about the process of preparing for a competition with Type 1 Diabetes including - What ‘bulking’ and ‘cutting’ means and consists of How much tim…
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Host Charlotte revisit a previous guest from the show, Nick Otto AKA Insulin Junkie. Nick had a rough start in life by anyone's standards and now manages not only Type 1 Diabetes but also Depression, ADHD and PTSD. In this candid and honest interview Nick talks about growing up in care, the stigma surrounding mental health and how he manages both h…
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In this episode I answer your questions about training with Type 1. Being a personal trainer, having Diabetes and also having done competitive bodybuilding in the past, I often get messages asking questions regarding building muscle with Diabetes and other weight training related queries.. Listen to this weeks episode to find out the answers to the…
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Have you discovered what is making the Diabetic and Healthy podcasts one of the top Diabetic Podcasts on iTunes? We rank across the world in the podcast charts, have a 4.7 star rating and this week so far we've been downloaded in 29 countries. Have you only just found the Diabetic and Healthy podcast? Trying to catch up on all of the episodes so fa…
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In this weeks episode I discuss both Diabetes burnout and the, sometimes, negative effects of social media. You can learn more about - What Diabetes Burnout is How ‘normal’ Burnout is Signs and symptoms of Burnout The pressures of social media AND how not to believe everything you see!由Charlotte Bulpitt
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This is Amy’s story. Amy is 18 years old and was only diagnosed as having Type 1 Diabetes a few months ago, just at the start of the Coronavirus lockdown in the UK. You can learn more about how Amy has coped with this shock diagnosis and how her positive attitude is already having an impact on her Diabetes Management. We discuss - Symptoms pre-diag…
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Chris Ruden - quite possibly the most inspirational Diabetic you could ever meet. “Limitations are self-imposed” is the strong message that Chris sends out and he is living proof of that. For anyone who isn’t familiar with Chris, he is an elite powerlifter despite the fact that due to a birth defect his left arm is shorter than his right and he onl…
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Do you struggle to get motivated? Do you have health or fitness goals but just cannot bring yourself to get started? In this episode I share my top 5 tips for not only how to take those first steps and get started but also how to stay motivated. I’ll explain everything from why its so important to find someone to hold you accountable to learning ho…
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In this episode I talk to Nick Otto AKA Insulin Junkie. Nick is a YouTuber living in Florida and he has Type 1 Diabetes. Nick shares his story about his journey with Diabetes, how it has changed his life and what advice he would give to anyone who is newly diagnosed or struggling with the condition.由Charlotte Bulpitt
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Being Diabetic isn't easy. So I've put together our top 10 tips for being Diabetic and Healthy to make your life a little easier. Including: Move more - not talking about workouts, day to day. Stay hydrated - so important, so simple. Get enough sleep Exercise Fitness Journal Eat a varied Diet Don't expect perfection Find a diabuddy If it’s not work…
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In this episode I catch up with Gemma. For those of you who are new to the podcast, Gemma is a working Mum of 3 who has had Type 1 Diabetes for many years. After a challenging time with the condition Gemma kindly agreed to share her journey with us as she takes on new healthy lifestyle changes. This week Gemma shares with us her ups and downs since…
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This weeks episode looks at Diabetes and eating disorders, specifically Diabulima. I speak in detail about the condition with Isi, who is a Specialist Diabetes Dietitian, and we discuss the following - Exactly what ‘Diabulimia’ How common eating disorders are if you have Diabetes Why do these kind of disorders develop How to spot the signs that som…
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This weeks episode is all about hypos or hypoglycaemia. This is a great episode for both people with Diabetes but also for people who have a friend, family member or colleague that has Diabetes. I’ll be covering everything from exactly what a hypo is and why it occurs to the effect that a hypo has on the brain and how hypo unawareness can occur. I’…
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Isi, who is a Specialist Diabetes Dietitian and a member of the Diabetic and healthy team, joins me again for another podcast episode. This week we are talking all about nutrition and how the current lockdown situation is affecting peoples usual eating habits. In this episode we cover: How the current lockdown situation has affected people's diet a…
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In this episode I’m going to be talking about how you take the first steps to getting fitter and healthier and how you make sure they are changes for life. We'll have a brief recap on common reasons peoples diet and exercise goals often start well but then fail. Also if you want to know what needs to be taken into account in terms of your blood sug…
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A very special 'take-over' episode to help raise awareness of diabetes and mental health issues. In this episode previous guest, Steve Witt takes over the show to interview Charlotte and find out why it's okay to not be okay, and why it's surprisingly common for mental health to be linked to diabetes.…
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What’s the truth about diabetes? In today's episode we look at the top 10 myths about diabetes and you might want to share with all of your non-diabetic friends and family! People with Diabetes can’t eat sugar. There is no difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes comes from eating too much sugar. Diabetes isn’t that serious or is a ‘mild’ cond…
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You are what you think you are, and your health can be directly effected by how positive you are? True or false? In this episode we catch up with NLP Master Practitioner, Entrepreneur and health industry specialist, Paul Farquhar as we find out all about the concept of a 'Positive Mental Attitude'. We cover a lot in todays episode PLUS there is a v…
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If you have Diabetes and want to get fit this episode is for you. If you have Diabetes and don’t want to get fit then this episode is DEFINITELY for you! In this episode I cover - Common barriers to getting fit and how to overcome them The benefits of being more active My own personal obstacles that I’ve overcome The importance of setting personal …
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Diabetic and worried about COVID-19? What happens if you catch it? Charlotte catches up with Lisa Turnbull, a diabetic who recently recovered from the Coronavirus and tells her story. In this episode we find out: Was she scared? At what point Lisa knew she needed medical help What her blood sugars were like throughout What is was like once she got …
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In this episode I am sharing an interview with you that I did with a very special guest, called Nic Wood. Nic is a mind and body coach and is going to be one of our expert guest speakers on the podcast. When it comes to diabetes, I personally believe that our approach and our mindset on the condition is just as important as all the physical things …
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Being diabetic is hard enough sometimes, now throw in social distancing and isolation during the Coronavirus lockdown, it can get even harder. This is the first in a number of podcasts where I look at tips and techniques to try and help with the mental aspect of being diabetic. I'm honest and confess I do find it tough, so in this episode I look at…
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The interviewer becomes the interviewee as we get to learn more about Diabetic and Healthy founder Charlotte Bulpitt. To help us learn more ,Charlotte asks her friend and fellow podcaster, Steve Witt to become the host for this episode and delve deeper into what it's like to live with diabetes. Here are just some of the questions we learn the answe…
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In this episode, we check in with friend of the show, Gemma, and see how she is progressing with her health and nutrition plan. We also talk about: Shopping habits Food cravings Remaining positive during tough times Diabetic diaries Biggest daily challenges And lots more. Find out what is holding Gemma back and Charlotte talks about how to keep on …
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