[EN] E11: Solo Ocean Racing vs. Type 1 Diabetes: The Ultimate Test of Resilience | Jack Trigger

What does it take to cross the world’s toughest oceans entirely alone, knowing you are the only one responsible for both your boat and your Type 1 Diabetes? In this episode of Out of Range, we sit down with Jack Trigger, a British professional solo ocean racer. His ultimate mission: to become the first person with Type 1 Diabetes to complete the legendary Vendée Globe: a non-stop, unassisted, solo race around the world.We dive into the brutal reality of offshore racing, where sleep deprivation, extreme physical exertion, and total isolation are the norm. Jack shares how he views his diabetes not as a barrier, but as a "management challenge" that has actually made him a sharper, more disciplined sailor. From navigating storms to redefining what is possible with T1D, this is a conversation about boundless ambition on the open water.---------------------VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖 00:00 Introduction: Who is Jack Trigger? 02:15 The passion for solo sailing and the Vendée Globe 06:40 Diagnosis at a young age: "It didn't change anything" 10:12 The transition into professional ocean racing 14:35 Mental resilience: Being alone on the ocean 18:50 Diabetes management during extreme races 23:15 Sleep deprivation and its impact on glucose levels 27:40 Technology at sea: CGMs and backup systems 32:10 Dealing with technical and physical setbacks 36:55 Nutrition and fueling for weeks on the water 41:20 Adrenaline and stress in heavy weather 45:10 Message to the community: "Diabetes is a variable, not a barrier" 50:45 Future goals and the road to Vendée Globe 2028---------------------KEY TAKEAWAYS:Diabetes as a Management Exercise: Why managing a racing yacht and managing diabetes share surprising similarities.Isolation and Responsibility: The psychology of being entirely self-reliant in life-threatening situations.Technology as a Lifeline: How innovations in sensors and medical tech allow athletes to push the boundaries of the sport.Accepting Variables: The importance of preparation and the ability to pivot when the ocean (or your blood sugar) decides otherwise.---------------------CONNECT AND FOLLOW:YouTube: https://youtu.be/E3HEHrmzczwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be/Spotify: https://bit.ly/3MivkLPApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4r2UaxzFollow Jack Trigger: https://www.instagram.com/triggersailing/[NL] Nederlandse samenvatting Episode 11: Solo de oceaan over met Type 1 Diabetes | Oceaanracer Jack TriggerIn deze aflevering van Out of Range spreekt David met Jack Trigger, een professionele solo-ocean racer. Jack deelt zijn missie om de eerste persoon met Type 1 Diabetes te worden die de Vendée Globe voltooit: de zwaarste non-stop zeilrace rond de wereld. Van het trotseren van stormen in totale isolatie tot het managen van glucosewaarden tijdens extreem slaaptekort; Jack laat zien hoe hij diabetes integreert in zijn topsportcarrière. Een gesprek over veerkracht en het najagen van grenzeloze ambities, waarbij diabetes simpelweg een extra variabele is om te managen.