Episode Summary Using the wonders of the internet, I connected up with USA based endurance runner – Doug Masiuk from outrundiabetes.org. Living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 40 years has not stopped this man chasing his goals in any way, in 2012 he decided to run across the American continent, racking up some 5 and half thousand kilometres, then in 2015 after discovering the thrill of cycling he cycled across the American continent…same distance…different challenges. Doug successfully reaching the Western Australian / South Australian border Then came a change of scenery in January 2019 when h ..read more

Episode Summary Today I met up with Type 1 racing ninja – April Welsh at Barbagello race way in Wanneroo, Western Australia. April “Apes” Welsh is slowly becoming a female superstar in the world of Formula Vee motor sport, living with Type 1 Diabetes most of her life, she has fought hard to earn her place. “Control diabetes and don’t let diabetes control you” is April’s motto. We had a great chat about her life with sports & Type 1 diabetes, and how she came to become the first female to race formula Vee motor sport. Ape’s Formula Vee 1200cc – Lucky number #33 I feel April has a great outl ..read more

Episode Summary I feel like today’s guest – Neil McLagan was made from the same material as me, we share so much in common with regards to cycling and the way we approach life and diabetes. Neil has cycling in the blood and his passion for cycling comes out in the great things he does, last year he cycled across Australia and now he is tackling the height of Mount Everest in a single ride and all for the good of the Type 1 Diabetes community. Talking shop with Neil Without telling you Neil’s story, we go into the planning, challenges, and highlights of crossing Australia on a bicycle, lets jus ..read more

Episode Summary Using the wonders of the internet, I connected up with USA based endurance runner – Doug Masiuk from outrundiabetes.org. Living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 40 years has not stopped this man chasing his goals in any way, in 2012 he decided to run across the American continent, racking up some 5 and half thousand kilometres, then in 2015 after discovering the thrill of cycling he cycled across the American continent…same distance…different challenges. Doug successfully reaching the Western Australian / South Australian border Then came a change of scenery in Jan ..read more

Episode Summary Using the wonders of the internet, I connected up with USA based endurance runner – Doug Masiuk from outrundiabetes.org. Living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 40 years has not stopped this man chasing his goals in any way, in 2012 he decided to run across the American continent, racking up some 5 and half thousand kilometres, then in 2015 after discovering the thrill of cycling he cycled across the American continent…same distance…different challenges. Doug successfully reaching the Western Australian / South Australian border Then came a change of scenery in Jan ..read more

Episode Summary Today I met up with Type 1 racing ninja – April Welsh at Barbagello race way in Wanneroo, Western Australia. April “Apes” Welsh is slowly becoming a female superstar in the world of Formula Vee motor sport, living with Type 1 Diabetes most of her life, she has fought hard to earn her place. “Control diabetes and don’t let diabetes control you” is April’s motto. We had a great chat about her life with sports & Type 1 diabetes, and how she came to become the first female to race formula Vee motor sport. Ape’s Formula Vee 1200cc – Lucky number #33 I feel April has a great out ..read more