​Newton Ngugi Macharia is a dedicated health systems strengthening specialist and a passionate advocate for Type 1 diabetes. He currently serves as the Associate Programme Manager at the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), where he leverages both his professional expertise and personal experience living with Type 1 diabetes to drive meaningful change in diabetes care.

Australian Justin Morris is a former member of Team Novo Nordisk’s professional squad and now serves as one of the organization’s standout ambassadors. The talented public speaker raced for two seasons with the men’s professional team before splitting his time between sharing the team’s mission to inspire, educate and empower, completing his university studies and starting his own business coaching and mentoring athletes.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Team Novo Nordisk podcast, CEO and Co-Founder Phil Southerland opens up like never before.

He shares his struggles with mental health, the pain of divorce, the challenges of losing a business, and his battle with depression.

Through honesty and vulnerability, Phil sheds light on the highs and lows of leadership, life, and living with diabetes.

This is a must-listen for anyone facing adversity because even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way forward.

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California-native Benny Madrigal describes his childhood in one word: active. He played nearly every sport imaginable, and by high school, he focused exclusively on running, both on the track and cross-country. Benny earned all-American honors and went on to attend Fresno Pacific University where he continued running and earned all-conference honors.

Following graduation, Benny began coaching fellow runners and took a position as a long-term substitute teacher in a special education classroom. As he was adjusting to professional life, the then 22-year-old was blindsided by a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.

Fortunately, Benny didn’t lose his competitive nature and soon found a supportive health care provider that helped him to manage his diabetes properly. He began training again and his career continued to advance. When it came to competing, Madrigal knew he needed to take it slowly and focused on setting realistic goals and taking small steps.

[0:00 - 4:37] Introduction

[6:00 - 17:04] Early Life and

Kate discusses her upbringing in Michigan after being

She emphasizes her parents' support in encouraging her to try new things despite challenges.

Kate talks about her active childhood, participating in

She recounts the December 2017 incident that led to her

Kate describes her initial despair after the surgery and the

She explains her introduction to adaptive sports,

[17:25 - 25:47] Embracing Hand

Zen shares his personal connection to Kate's story,

Kate acknowledges the fragility of life and the unexpected

She describes her transition from recreational hand cycling to

[26:03 - 37:12] Overcoming Obstacles

Kate reveals the challenges she faced with a cracked bike

She describes the last-minute repair, the concerns expressed

Kate recounts the emotional moment of receiving the call

She attributes her Paralympic success to the unwavering

[37:47 - 48:10] Life with Diabetes

Kate explains the three hand cycling events at the

She expresses pride in winning the bronze medal in the team

Kate describes the surreal experience of winning the gold

She recounts her type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 2021,

Kate details the challenges of managing diabetes,

She emphasizes the importance of proactive diabetes

Kate highlights the significant advancements in diabetes

[48:30 - 61:01] Training Regimen,

Kate outlines her weekly training regimen, which includes

She contrasts the intensity of her training during the

Kate shares her experience at the World Championships in

She recounts winning gold in the time trial and road race,

Kate discusses the team relay event, the unpredictable

She explains the unique braking system on her handbike,

Kate reveals the high speeds she reaches on her bike,

In this special edition of the podcast Declan Irvine and David Lozano talk about the preparation it takes to race 200 miles on gravel while living with type 1 diabetes.

The Unbound Gravel race is different to the normal road race that the Pro Team usually faces. In this episode we talk about logistics and the equipment it takes tackle something like this.

"One of my biggest goals is to represent my country at the Olympic Games.
Not only would it be the pinnacle of my athlete career, but also an incredible platform to inspire, educate and empower everyone affected by diabetes."

In this interview, Mandy talks about her dream of qualifying for the Olympic Games and living with type 1 diabetes.

Team Novo Nordisk CEO and co-founder Phil Southerland recently ran the London Marathon. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Phil was highly focused on his glucose leading up to the race as well as during the run. In this episode, Phil explains how he adapted when things didn't go according to plan and what he would do differently if he could go back in time.

David Lozano was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder as a child and his father encouraged him to play sports to burn off excess energy. By the age of 8, he was competing in mountain biking races and went on to dominate the Spanish circuit throughout his teens. The Catalan turned professional at 18 with the Spanish team, MSC Bikes, and was considered the best mountain biker in Spain when he began to lose vision in his right eye. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and Lozano hoped to continue mountain biking. But after he informed his team manager of the diagnosis, the team immediately broke his contract.

Lozano’s father also has type 1 diabetes and has struggled with his diabetes management. When Lozano was diagnosed, his mother was distraught, believing that the younger Lozano might experience the same difficulties as his father.

Soon after his diagnosis, Lozano connected with Team Novo Nordisk CEO Phil Southerland via Facebook and the two, along with Lozano’s mother, met in Barcelona. Southerland explained the values of the team — to help inspire, educate and empower those living with diabetes — and invited Lozano to join. Lozano’s mother was grateful for the opportunity, knowing her son could live a healthy life and continue his athletic career.

After five years of racing with the Team Novo Nordisk development team, Logan Phippen made the step up to the pro team in 2021, realizing a long-held dream and becoming the team’s only US pro rider. Valuable experience racing against WorldTour opponents gained at races like the Tour of Turkey, Baloise Tour of Belgium and the Tour du Limousin stood Phippen in good stead over the last two seasons and the American is looking for more of the same in 2023.

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Becky Furuta was pregnant with her second child and racing her bike for a domestic elite team based out of Boulder, Colorado when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

The then 28-year-old’s family has a history of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, so when Furuta first experienced the symptoms of the condition, she called her doctor and requested an early screening for gestational diabetes. Her midwife performed a routine glucose tolerance test. The results sent her straight to the emergency room.