[EN] E5: Playing the Long Game with Type 1 Diabetes | Pro Golfer Hannah McCook

In this episode, professional golfer Hannah McCook shares her inspiring journey of balancing a career in golf with the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes. From her early days in the Scottish Highlands to her transition into professional golf, Hannah discusses the importance of preparation, resilience, and community support. She reflects on her diagnosis, the mental aspects of managing diabetes during competitions, and the significance of representation for young athletes with diabetes. Through her story, Hannah emphasizes that diabetes does not define her, but rather adds to her strength as an athlete.VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖03:01 From Amateur to Professional Golfer05:49 The Role of Fitness in Golf09:01 Living with Type 1 Diabetes12:05 Managing Diabetes in Sports14:57 The Impact of Diabetes on Performance17:55 Travelling and Competing with Diabetes20:54 Mental Resilience in Golf and Diabetes27:14 The Randomness of Life: Golf and Diabetes28:18 Identity and Resilience: The Diabetic Athlete29:46 Navigating Social Dynamics: Diabetes in Team Settings32:31 Visibility and Representation: The Diabetic Athlete's Journey35:33 Community Connection: Bonding Over Shared Experiences37:09 Mental Load: The Daily Decisions of Diabetes39:14 Preparation and Resilience: The Diabetic Athlete's Edge40:55 Inspiration for Young Athletes: Overcoming Barriers47:40 Looking Ahead: The Future of Golf and DiabetesKEY TAKEAWAYS FROM HANNAH:Type 1 diabetes is not going to stop you from trying to do what you want to do.You can do everything you want as long as you're willing to put in the work.Golf and type 1 diabetes both require precision, patience and a focus on the long gameYou just have to learn more about your own body.You can eat what you want and you can do what you want.You just got to let it happen.Diabetes can be a strong motivator to get the best out of yourself.SUBSCRIBE AND CONNECT:* YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jk5G10Kmqr4* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbackdown.be* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fdxFlK7A1SFkT4NYgKn4y?si=4qEmg0p0QhO6Jq76GwfCCw* Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pN6Nw5* Follow Hannah McCook: https://www.instagram.com/hannahmccook259[NL] Nederlandse SamenvattingAflevering 5: Het lange spel spelen met type 1 diabetes | Profgolfster Hannah McCookIn deze aflevering deelt professioneel golfster Hannah McCook haar inspirerende verhaal over haar carrière in de golfsport met type 1 diabetes. Van haar eerste stappen in de Schotse Highlands tot de overstap naar het profcircuit: Hannah vertelt over het belang van voorbereiding, veerkracht en de steun van haar omgeving. Ze staat stil bij haar diagnose, de mentale uitdagingen van diabetes tijdens wedstrijden en het belang rolmodellen voor jonge atleten met diabetes. Met haar verhaal laat Hannah zien dat diabetes haar niet definieert, maar net bijdraagt aan haar kracht als atleet.