Immune Kamikaze | Diabetes Podcast

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Discussing all types of diabetes with various people in the diabetes community including diabetics, diabetic athletes, medical professionals who specialise in diabetes and companies and organisations who work in the diabetes industry.

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Jack Perkins

In this episode I talk to type 1 diabetic and professional race car driver Jack Perkins from Australia. Jack was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a period in his life where he was setting himself up for a professional career in race car driving. Jack’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes didn’t deter Jack from racing but rather, Jack demonstrated a successful racing career is possible with type 1 diabetes. In the episode we discuss Jack’s diagnosis story, his racing career and how Jack manages his d...

Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min

Tiffany Johnson

In this episode I talk to type 1 diabetic Tiffany Johnson, from Melbourne in Australia. Tiffany’s journey with type 1 diabetes started very differently from the vast majority of other people with type 1 diabetes. Typically, when a person is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the cause of their diabetes is a result of their immune system attacking the cells which produce insulin, hence type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. That’s not what caused Tiffany’s type 1 diabetes. In 1999, Tiffany was in...

Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 18 min

Neil McLagan

In this episode I talk to type 1 diabetic Neil McLagan from Perth in Western Australia. Not only does Neil have type 1 diabetes, Neil has hashimoto's hypothyroidism and Celiac disease symptoms which we discuss at length in the episode. Type 1 diabetes itself is an extremely complex and high maintenance disease but to couple that with hypothyroidism and Celiac disease – I can only imagine how tough that must be. But Neil’s positivity and determination to manage all three conditions is extraordina...

Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 39 min

Meriem Daoui

In this episode I talk to Meriem Daoui, a Moroccan born, Australian type 1 diabetic who is an elite long-distance runner who resides in Tasmania, Australia. Meriem was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 8 years old after moving to Australia when she was 4. Meriem and her family originally moved to Sydney in New South Wales and then moved to the picturesque southern state of Tasmania later where Meriem then discovered her love for running. Meriem was identified as a promising runner who ...

Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min

Sebastien Sasseville

In this episode I talk to type 1 diabetic Sebastien Sasseville who has climbed mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world above sea level at 8848 meters. Sebastien has also competed in the Sahara running race which is a self supported race across the Sahara desert in Africa and he has also run across Canada, completing 7200 kilometres in 9 months. Sebastien is an incredibly inspiring and humble guy and it was an absolute pleasure speaking to him. During our discussion, in addition to explo...

Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 11 min

Eric Tozer

In this episode I talk to Eric Tozer who is a type 1 diabetic and an endurance athlete. Eric most notably has recently completed the World Marathon Challenge which involves running 7 marathons across 7 continents in 7 days – you read that correctly – that’s just under 300km of running in 7 days! Eric has also run across America with a team of diabetics, he has competed in several Ironman triathlons and running races. Eric is the co-founder of Diabetes Sports Project which is an organization of d...

Mar 31, 2019•1 hr 22 min

Sam Munday

In this episode we talk to type 1 diabetic Sam Munday who rides for the professional cycling team, Team Novo Nordisk. Team Novo Nordisk is an all diabetic cycling team who's mission is: "To inspire, educate and empower people affected by diabetes". Sam is a truly remarkable athlete with type 1 diabetes and he demonstrates that type 1 diabetes isn't a barrier to a successful and fruitful life. Photo courtesy of Team Novo Nordisk.

Mar 20, 2019•46 min

Associate Professor John Wentworth and Belinda Moore

In the episode we were joined by two very special guests, Associate Professor John Wentworth and Belinda Moore. John is a visiting Endocrinologist and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, a senior diabetes researcher at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, lead for TrialNet in Australia and New Zealand and he is involved with the ENDIA study. Belinda is a Research Nurse Study Coordinator at ENDIA, a credentialed Diabetes Educator, Peadiatric Nurse and Registered Midwife. In this epi...

Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 7 min

Laura Rostron

In this episode we talk to Laura Rostron. Laura is an amazing individual with Type 1 Diabetes. Laura has competed at the Triathlon World Championships in Mexico, she has competed in six 70.3/half ironmans, numerous cycling and running events and she was a diabetes camp coordinator. Laura has also participated in diabetic clinical trials and has a fantastic positive outlook on life. Laura is an absolute champion and it was fantastic having her on the podcast.

Jan 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min

Monique Hanley

In this episode we interview a remarkable woman, Monique Hanley. Monique has had great success in her life as a cyclist crossing Canada, following the Tour de France solo on a bike, racing the RAAM in America as the only female rider where the team set a new course record, all whilst having Type 1 Diabetes. Photo credit: Diabetes Motion

Jan 19, 2019•57 min

Immune Kamikaze Intro

Welcome to the Immune Kamikaze podcast. Listen to diabetics talk about their journeys with diabetes.

Nov 06, 2018•2 min

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