Ep 5: Phil Southerland - Diabetes Chooses Champions

In this powerful episode of The Long View, I’m joined by Phil Southerland. He's the CEO and co-founder of Team Novo Nordisk, the world's first all Type 1 professional cycling team. Phil was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just seven months old and told he wouldn’t live past 25. Instead, Phil built the team to prove that diabetes doesn’t limit champions - it creates them.We talk about resilience, elite sport, mental health and why Phil believes diabetes has been his greatest gift.In this episode, we cover:Phil’s extraordinary Type 1 diagnosis story How elite athletes with Type 1 manage insulin, CGMs and race-day performanceThe story of Team Novo NordiskWhy community, purpose and mental health matter just as much as race resultsPhil’s powerful message: “Diabetes only chooses the champions.”Resources and links: Team Novo Nordisk website: All-Diabetes Pro Cycling Team | Type 1 Diabetes | Team Novo NordiskTeam Novo Nordisk on LinkedIn: (13) Team Novo Nordisk: Posts | LinkedInPhil's book, "Not Dead Yet", available on Amazon: Not Dead Yet: My Race Against Disease: From Diagnosis to Dominance : Amazon.co.uk: BooksTeam Novo Nordisk film, " Ride for your L1fe" on YouTube: Team Novo Nordisk: Ride For Your L1fe - YouTubeContact Ruth on [email protected]