[EN] E14: From US Nationals to Backcountry Skiing with Type 1 Diabetes | Maia Bickert

[NL] E18 Dansen op glad ijs met Type 1 Diabetes | Tyler ter Meulen

In deze aflevering van Out of Range praten we met een van de meest veelbelovende Nederlandse kunstschaatsers en 27-voudig nationaal kampioen kunstrolschaatsen: Tyler ter Meulen. Tyler bereikte de absolute top in het rolschaatsen, om vervolgens de ambitieuze overstap te maken naar het ijs met één duidelijk doel voor ogen: de Olympische Spelen. We bespreken hoe Tyler op 15-jarige leeftijd geconfronteerd werd met een traumatische diagnose, waarbij hij met een extreme waarde van boven de 50 mmol/L binnenkwam, en hoe hij zijn diabetes jarenlang verborg onder een masker van perfectie. We duiken diep in de impact van explosiviteit en adrenaline op het ijs en bespreken de schokkende eye-opener waarbij Tyler ontdekte dat zijn Time in Range slechts 21% was. Van trainen tussen wereldkampioenen in Italië tot de bevrijdende kracht van de T1D-community: dit gesprek toont hoe Tyler stopte met verstoppen en de regie over zijn eigen lichaam terugnam. VIDEOHOOFDSTUKKEN 02:58 Passie voor de Sport 06:01 De Overgang naar IJsschaatsen 08:56 Diagnose 12:13 Leven met Diabetes en Sport 15:11 De Impact van de Diabetes Community 22:56 De Strijd met Diabetes 24:07 De Impact van Sport op Suikerwaarden 29:36 Technologie en Diabetes Management 35:08 Studeren en Sporten met Diabetes 43:19 Data-analyse en Intuïtie 49:09 Coaching en Emotionele Begeleiding 51:30 De Positieve Kanten van Diabetes 53:57 Discipline en Gezonde Levensstijl 58:54 Diabetes en Identiteit 01:02:15 Advies voor Jonge Sporters met Diabetes 01:10:07 Toekomstplannen en Ambities   BELANGRIJKSTE INZICHTEN: * Het Masker van Perfectie: Hoe de intense druk van een jurysport ervoor zorgt dat je fysieke en mentale worstelingen verbergt, en waarom openheid juist de sleutel tot herstel is. * Community vs. Ziekenhuis: Waarom een gesprek van tien minuten met een mede-diabeet vaak meer praktische waarde en erkenning oplevert dan tien jaar aan standaard ziekenhuiscontroles. * Explosiviteit en Adrenaline: De fysiologische uitdaging van een korte, loeizware kür van 4 minuten waarin adrenaline je suikerspiegel als een raket laat stijgen. VOLGEN: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ksvB9pC00fM [https://youtu.be/ksvB9pC00fM] Instagram: https://instagram.com/neverbackdown.be [https://instagram.com/neverbackdown.be] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wVeHr83r78uN5KqxFymvQ?si=3XQrU1NRTQW2xDdNcPo6lg [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wVeHr83r78uN5KqxFymvQ?si=3XQrU1NRTQW2xDdNcPo6lg] Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/43bmhRC [https://apple.co/43bmhRC] Tyler ter Meulen op Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylertermeulen/ [https://www.instagram.com/tylertermeulen/] English Summary In this episode of Out of Range, we sit down with Dutch figure skater and 27-time national artistic roller skating champion Tyler ter Meulen. We discuss his journey from a dramatic diagnosis at age 15—entering the hospital with a blood sugar level of over 50 mmol/L—to chasing his Olympic dreams on the ice. The episode covers the immense aesthetic pressure of a judged sport, the physiological impact of adrenaline and explosive exercise on glucose levels, and the life-changing wake-up call when Tyler discovered his Time in Range was at just 21%. Tyler shares how breaking his silence and connecting with the T1D community allowed him to overhaul his management, boost his health, and step back onto the ice with a "no excuses" mindset for 2026.

[EN] E17: The World's Toughest Mudder with Type 1 Diabetes | Eric Dutcher

What happens when you decide that a chronic condition isn't a limitation, but a catalyst for mental and physical mastery? In this episode of Out of Range, we talk to American ultra-athlete and coach Eric Dutcher, known online as the Chronic Superhuman. Eric deliberately seeks out some of the most grueling physical challenges on the planet—from 24-hour obstacle races like World's Toughest Mudder to ultra-marathons on Easter Island—to explore the intersection of human endurance and Type 1 Diabetes. We dive deep into the psychology of extreme effort and the "data dance" required to manage blood sugars amidst ice pits, electric shocks, and sleep deprivation. Eric shares his powerful perspective on why he views diabetes as a "mentor" rather than an enemy, and how extreme endurance has taught him an unparalleled level of self-honesty. Whether you are an athlete, living with T1D, or simply looking to build more resilience, this conversation is a masterclass in curiosity, mindset, and redefining what is humanly possible. VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖 00:00 Introduction to Eric Dutcher: The Chronic Superhuman 10:28 The World's Toughest Mudder: A Test of Limits 13:29 Living with Type 1 Diabetes: Diagnosis and Early Challenges 19:40 Turning Point: Embracing Activity and Endurance 23:48 Diabetes Management: Strategies for Endurance Events 32:08 Mental Toughness: The Psychological Impact of Diabetes 38:15 Risk Management: Balancing Challenges and Safety 44:33 Inspiring Others: Sharing Stories and Experiences 54:20 Honesty in Diabetes: The Importance of Real Talk 59:52 Conclusion: Finding Strength in Community and Experience KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Diabetes as a Mentor: How a chronic condition forces a level of self-awareness and preparation that can actually lead to "superhuman" results. * The "Chronic" Mindset: Shifting the narrative from "suffering" to "curiosity"—asking what the body is capable of instead of focusing on what it can't do. * Managing Extremes: Practical insights into handling blood sugars during 24-hour events where variables like cold, pain, and adrenaline are constantly changing. * Authentic Coaching: Why Eric believes in being "the guide on the side" rather than the "sage on the stage" for the T1D community. * The Importance of Honesty: How endurance sports strip away the ego and force you to be brutally honest with your needs and your health. CONNECT AND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbgp_j-g8gkFOLLOW: YouTube: https://youtu.be/hbgp_j-g8gk [https://youtu.be/hbgp_j-g8gk] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3L1hySB49cFBoaCu1uvAUf?si=orIoJlneRI2VnKdgBnJkxw [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3L1hySB49cFBoaCu1uvAUf?si=orIoJlneRI2VnKdgBnJkxw] Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4wf2Btl [https://apple.co/4wf2Btl] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be/ [https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be/] Follow Eric Dutcher: https://www.instagram.com/chronicsuperhuman/ [https://www.instagram.com/chronicsuperhuman/] Eric’s Coaching: https://www.dutchourlife.com/ [https://www.dutchourlife.com/]

[NL] E16: Van Olympisch Goud naar Sport als Medicijn met Type 1 Diabetes | Bas van de Goor

Hoe ga je van het winnen van Olympisch goud als een van de beste volleyballers ter wereld naar een leven met de onvoorspelbare diagnose Type 1 Diabetes? In deze aflevering van Out of Range praten we met een Nederlands sporticoon: Bas van de Goor. Bas, door velen de "Michael Jordan van het volleybal" genoemd, bereikte het allerhoogste in zijn sport, met als absoluut hoogtepunt goud in Atlanta '96, om vervolgens in 2003 geconfronteerd te worden met een heel nieuwe "topwedstrijd." We bespreken hoe Bas zijn topsportmentaliteit toepaste op zijn diabetesmanagement en waarom hij de Bas van de Goor Foundation oprichtte. We duiken diep in de fysiologie van sport, leggen Bas een aantal concrete sportcases voor en bespreken waarom Bas gelooft dat beweging het krachtigste medicijn is voor iedereen met T1D. Van het beklimmen van de Kilimanjaro met een groep lotgenoten tot de dagelijkse dans met bloedsuikerspiegels: dit gesprek toont hoe Bas een chronische aandoening omzette in een levensmissie. VIDEOHOOFDSTUKKEN 00:00 Introductie: de Michael Jordan van het volleybal 03:15 Terugblik op Atlanta '96: de Gouden Generatie 08:40 De Diagnose: van de wereldtop naar het ziekenhuisbed 14:20 De Topsportmentaliteit: waarom T1D de ultieme zelfmanagement-sport is 21:10 De oprichting van de Bas van de Goor Foundation: bewegen voor een beter leven 27:45 Fysiologie 101: Hoe sport je glucose beïnvloedt (Aeroob vs. Anaeroob) 33:57 Concrete cases van sporters met Type 1 Diabetes 01:05:30 Advies voor ‘nieuwe diabeten’: Je bent nog steeds de kapitein van je schip 01:12:15 Afsluiting: de controle over je passie terugnemen BELANGRIJKSTE INZICHTEN: * Sport als Medicijn: Hoe fysieke activiteit werkt als een "tweede insuline" en waarom beweging diabetesmanagement makkelijker maakt. * De Kracht van de community: Waarom gedeelde ervaringen en uitdagingen (zoals bergen beklimmen) je relatie met de diagnose kunnen veranderen. * Management als Topsport: Het reframen van T1D, niet als een last, maar als een high-level managementtaak die dezelfde focus vereist als een Olympische finale. * De Brug Slaan: Hoe Bas werkt om de medische wereld te verbinden met de dagelijkse realiteit van de patiënt. VOLGEN: YouTube: https://youtu.be/lW0QZC6FbSI [https://youtu.be/lW0QZC6FbSI] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be/ [https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wVeHr83r78uN5KqxFymvQ?si=3XQrU1NRTQW2xDdNcPo6lg [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wVeHr83r78uN5KqxFymvQ?si=3XQrU1NRTQW2xDdNcPo6lg] Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4vjsfwo [https://apple.co/4vjsfwo] Bas van de Goor Foundation: https://www.bvdgfoundation.nl/ [https://www.bvdgfoundation.nl/] ---------------------------------------- English Summary In this episode of Out of Range, we interview Dutch volleyball legend and Olympic Gold medallist Bas van de Goor. We discuss his transition from elite athlete to a leader in the diabetes community through the Bas van de Goor Foundation. The episode covers the physiology of exercise (how movement acts as "natural insulin"), the mental discipline required for T1D self-management, and Bas's mission to bridge the gap between medical professionals and patients. Key topics include his expeditions to Mt. Kilimanjaro and concrete cases of athletes living with type 1 diabetes. A must-watch for anyone looking to reclaim control over their life and passion despite a challenging diagnosis.

[EN] E15: From a Shock Diagnosis to European Football Legend with Type 1 Diabetes | Pär Zetterberg

What does it take to reach the pinnacle of European football, winning multiple league titles and Golden Shoes, while secretly managing a body that is "broken inside" by Type 1 Diabetes? In this episode of Out of Range, we sit down with Swedish football legend Pär Zetterberg. Diagnosed at just 19 years old while breaking into the first team at RSC Anderlecht, Pär faced a world where doctors told him his career was over. Instead, he used the diagnosis as "double motivation" to become one of the most iconic midfielders of his generation. We dive into the brutal reality of professional football in the 90s, an era with no CGMs or advanced pumps, where Pär had to master the "manual" management of his glucose levels while performing under the intense pressure of the Champions League. Pär shares how he transformed from a shocked teenager into a disciplined "master of his own body," proving that with the right mindset, diabetes isn't a red card—it's just a different way of playing the game. VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖 00:00 Introduction: Meeting a childhood hero 02:15 Life after football: Staying active with Padel 06:40 The early years: Moving from Sweden to Belgium at 16 12:44 The breaking point: Losing 12kg in two weeks at age 19 15:43 The "Double Motivation": Proving the doubters wrong 20:10 Manual vs. Automatic: Pär’s metaphor for life with T1D 24:30 Managing elite performance without modern technology 29:15 The mental load: Being the "CEO of your own pancreas" 34:50 Pre-match routines: Handling adrenaline and high-stakes pressure 40:05 Longevity in sport: How discipline extended Pär’s career 45:30 Looking back: Advice to his 19-year-old self 51:10 Mentoring the next generation of T1D athletes 54:24 Closing: A story that shifts beliefs KEY TAKEAWAYS: * The Power of "Double Motivation": How Pär used the skepticism of others as fuel to reach the top of his sport. * The Manual Car Metaphor: A profound look at the mental energy required to manage T1D compared to the "automatic" health of others. * Discipline as a Competitive Edge: How the strict routines required for diabetes management actually helped Pär maintain his professional longevity. * Ownership of the Condition: Why becoming your own expert is the only way to perform at an elite level. * Breaking Stigmas: Proving that a T1D diagnosis in the middle of a career doesn't have to be the end, but can be a new beginning. CONNECT AND FOLLOW: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cm_6AJVcVgM [https://youtu.be/Cm_6AJVcVgM] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be/ [https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5K1OxUVHRJvjmFZ47NvWvJ?si=RhSw-XnfSkSvbHvSS-uR8Q [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5K1OxUVHRJvjmFZ47NvWvJ?si=RhSw-XnfSkSvbHvSS-uR8Q] Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4m6FV9N [https://apple.co/4m6FV9N] Follow Pär Zetterberg: https://www.instagram.com/parzetterberg21 [https://www.instagram.com/parzetterberg21]

[EN] E14: From US Nationals to Backcountry Skiing with Type 1 Diabetes | Maia Bickert

What does it take to compete at the US Nationals in alpine ski racing and then transition to the unpredictable, high-altitude world of backcountry skiing, all while managing Type 1 Diabetes? In this episode of Out of Range, we sit down with Maia Bickert, an elite skier from South Lake Tahoe who has spent her life on the slopes. Diagnosed at age 18 during the peak of her racing career, Maia refused to let a chronic condition freeze her ambitions. We dive into the unique challenges of snow sports, from the "sprint" intensity of a 60-second slalom run to the endurance required for uphill skinning in the backcountry. Maia shares how her background in immunology helped her deconstruct the science of her own body, shifting her mindset from frustration to mastery. From "pro-hacks" for keeping insulin from freezing in sub-zero temperatures to the mental resilience needed to race at 80 mph with a CGM, this conversation is an essential guide for any T1D adventurer hitting the powder. VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖 00:00 Introduction: Meet Maia Bickert 02:15 Growing up in Tahoe: On skis before she could walk 05:40 The road to the US Nationals and Junior Olympics 10:10 The diagnosis: Rapid weight loss and a "lucky" catch at age 18 15:30 Getting back on skis: Competing just days after leaving the hospital 21:05 The science of T1D: Why Maia studied immunology at UC Berkeley 26:45 Managing adrenaline: The 60-second "all-out" race window 32:20 Cold weather pro-tips: Preventing frozen insulin and sensor failures 38:15 From gate racing to backcountry: The physical shift to "skinning" uphill 44:30 Technology evolution: Transitioning from "ancient" pumps to tubeless systems 50:10 Preparation is key: What’s in Maia’s ski pack? 56:45 Mentoring the next generation: Coaching T1D junior racers 01:02:10 Final message: Don't let the fear of "what if" stop the adventure KEY TAKEAWAYS: * The Athlete's Diagnosis: How high physical fitness can mask T1D symptoms and why the "honeymoon phase" is different for athletes. * The Science Mindset: How understanding the immune system and physiology can remove the emotional burden of "bad" numbers. * Cold Weather Management: Practical strategies for protecting technology and insulin in extreme winter environments. * The Importance of Redundancy: Why Maia always carries "plan B" pens and manual testing kits when heading into the wilderness. * Empowerment through Sport: Using skiing as a tool to prove that T1D is a variable to manage, not a barrier to excellence. CONNECT AND FOLLOW: YouTube: https://youtu.be/m_-lrgZFWtg [https://youtu.be/m_-lrgZFWtg] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be/ [https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/610nrqquR33EMVLPL2S9Vu?si=gwJ_6s1sQ5qqQv1VNgGQiQ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/610nrqquR33EMVLPL2S9Vu?si=gwJ_6s1sQ5qqQv1VNgGQiQ] Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/47JTFBt [https://apple.co/47JTFBt] Follow Maia Bickert: https://www.instagram.com/maia_bickert_t1d [https://www.instagram.com/maia_bickert_t1d]