#40 T1D Running from Disney Land to Disney World, and then some - Don Muchow

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett have the pleasure of interviewing a truly inspiring T1D Don Muchow. Don recently completed a run across America (Disneyland to Disney World)!! We dive deep into the nitty-gritty of how he was able to accomplish such a journey as a diabetic. What challenges he faced and how he overcame them and his passion for helping T1Ds overcome the fear of exercising for fear of lows. 

If you would like to learn more about Don's run you can visit his website which has a detailed account of the entire journey. 

https://t1determined.org/

If you would like to contact Don you can email him at: donsolo@t1determined.org

 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

For more Diabuddies content visit our website https://thediabuddies.com/ 

Follow us on:

The Diabuddies Podcast Facebook page.

Twitter: @TheDiabuddies

Instagram: @thediabuddiespodcast

You can email us at TheDiabuddiesPodcast@gmail.com

 Time Stamps

0:25 - Introduction: How Did You Decide To Run From Disneyland To Disney World?

3:47 - How and why did you start running in your 40s?

11:16 - How Don handles “stress” high blood sugars

14:20 - What diabetic tech do you use to accomplish and ultra run successfully

20:44 - Glucagon (The Liquid Wall) - Don’s Experience with glucagon during a long run

29:38 - What is it like to run across the country?

42:27 - Having ZERO scary lows while running across country and safely managing highs

50:30 - Overcoming the fear of exercise as a diabetic and living with diabetes, not against it.

1:00:42 - What was it like growing up with diabetes in the 70s?

1:07:03 - The tough job of managing diabetes despite having today’s technology

1:12:06 - The specifics of setting a transcontinental record

1:18:13 - What is next for Don? And closing remarks.