Episode 177 - Navigating Elite Racing with Type I Diabetes ft. Justin McQuerry

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode we’re talking with one of our coaches, Justin McQuerry, about his journey navigating the world of elite bike racing while managing life with Type I Diabetes.   As always, if you like what you hear, share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at [email protected] or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.    Alight let’s get into it!   For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox     https://patreon.com/MatchboxPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink   https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com  https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel   Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/    The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies   Summary In this conversation, Drew and Justin McQuerry discuss the challenges and triumphs of living with Type 1 Diabetes as a competitive cyclist. Justin shares his journey from diagnosis at a young age to becoming a high-caliber racer, emphasizing the importance of managing diabetes through careful planning, technology, and nutrition. They explore the role of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), the high carb movement in endurance sports, and the necessity of backup plans for nutrition and insulin management during races. Justin's insights provide valuable lessons for athletes and anyone living with diabetes.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Justin McQuerry and His Journey 01:58 Living with Type 1 Diabetes 06:55 The Intersection of Cycling and Diabetes Management 10:49 Navigating Sports and Diabetes 11:03 Early Memories and Self-Motivation 13:25 Real-Life Challenges of Managing Diabetes 16:11 The Role of Technology in Diabetes Management 19:02 Consumer vs. Medical Grade CGMs 23:04 Understanding Insulin Placement 23:57 Demystifying Diabetes 25:49 The Impact of Blood Sugar Levels 27:36 Insulin Management Strategies 29:34 Navigating Food Choices with Diabetes 31:14 Insulin Timing and Dosing 34:15 Technology in Diabetes Management 36:12 Challenges During Races 38:04 High Carb Movement in Cycling 41:10 Managing Blood Sugar During Races 43:19 Life on the Nova Nordisk Team 44:55 Community and Support Among Diabetic Athletes 46:50 High Carb Movement in Endurance Sports 48:41 Trial and Error in Nutrition Management 50:05 Backup Plans for Nutrition and Insulin 52:47 Leveraging Diabetes for Performance 56:08 Nutrition Strategies for Endurance Racing 59:32 Importance of Backup Plans 01:03:22 Justin's Unique Achievements in Cycling