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 Golfer
05:49 The Role of Fitness in Golf
09:01 Living with Type 1 Diabetes
12:05 Managing Diabetes in Sports
14:57 The Impact of Diabetes on Performance
17:55 Travelling and Competing with Diabetes
20:54 Mental Resilience in Golf and Diabetes
27:14 The Randomness of Life: Golf and Diabetes
28:18 Identity and Resilience: The Diabetic Athlete
29:46 Navigating Social Dynamics: Diabetes in Team Settings
32:31 Visibility and Representation: The Diabetic Athlete's Journey
35:33 Community Connection: Bonding Over Shared Experiences
37:09 Mental Load: The Daily Decisions of Diabetes
39:14 Preparation and Resilience: The Diabetic Athlete's Edge
40:55 Inspiration for Young Athletes: Overcoming Barriers
47:40 Looking Ahead: The Future of Golf and Diabetes

KEY 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 game
• You 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 Samenvatting
Aflevering 5: Het lange spel spelen met type 1 diabetes | Profgolfster Hannah McCook

In 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.