Managing type 1 diabetes as a triathlete isn’t just tough – it’s a constant balancing act. But with the right tools, strategy and support, you can absolutely perform at your best.

In this episode, I chat with Dr Sam Scott – exercise physiologist, diabetes researcher and former Head of Research for Team Novo Nordisk – about the science and strategy behind training and racing with T1D. Sam breaks down the complexities of glucose management, carbohydrate fuelling and how cutting-edge tech is empowering athletes to thrive.

What we talk about about
Why this topic matters for endurance athletes
Sam’s background in exercise physiology and elite sport
The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Why exercise is so complex for T1D
Common myths about fuelling with diabetes
Smart carb strategies and CGM tech
Performance fueling: what’s possible?
The future of AI-driven support with Enhanced
The power of possibility: sport as a gateway

Links & Resources

Dr Sam Scott’s book: The Science of Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes

Learn more about Enhanced

👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing:
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Managing type 1 diabetes as a triathlete isn&rsquo;t just tough &ndash; it&rsquo;s a constant balancing act. But with the right tools, strategy and support, you can absolutely perform at your best.
In this episode, I chat with Dr Sam Scott &ndash; exercise physiologist, diabetes researcher and former Head of Research for Team Novo Nordisk &ndash; about the science and strategy behind training and racing with T1D. Sam breaks down the complexities of glucose management, carbohydrate fuelling and how cutting-edge tech is empowering athletes to thrive.
What we talk about about
<ul>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Why this topic matters for endurance athletes</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Sam&rsquo;s background in exercise physiology and elite sport</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Why exercise is so complex for T1D</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Common myths about fuelling with diabetes</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Smart carb strategies and CGM tech</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Performance fueling: what&rsquo;s possible?</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">The future of AI-driven support with Enhanced</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">The power of possibility: sport as a gateway</li>
</ul>
Links &amp; Resources
Dr Sam Scott&rsquo;s book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068431717/?bestFormat=true&amp;k=the%20science%20of%20exercise%20with%20type%201%20diabetes&amp;ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_42_de&amp;crid=H9GQWCC95S5P&amp;sprefix=the%20science%20of%20exercise%20with%20type%20%20diabetesaps,289&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=dietitianappr-20&amp;linkId=5751b08aac0db2ec5c76d9191ef2acf9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">The Science of Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes</a>
Learn more about <a href="https://www.enhance-d.com">Enhanced</a>
👉 Grab the free&nbsp;Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist</a>
🏊&zwj;♂️🚴&zwj;♀️🏃&zwj;♂️ Build your personalised triathlon fuelling plan inside the <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">Triathlon Nutrition Academy.&nbsp;</a>
Download the FREE audio series&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/mistakes">The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day</a>
SUPPORT THE PODCAST&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/legend">HERE</a>
CONNECT WITH TARYN
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The Triathlon Nutrition Academy&reg; is a podcast by Dietitian Approved&reg;. All rights reserved.

Welcome to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Podcast! Brought to you by Advanced Sports Dietitian, Taryn Richardson. Listen as I break down the latest science to give you practical, easy to digest strategies to transform yourself into a Supercharged Triathlete! You have so much untapped potential...and I want to help you unlock that with the power of nutrition.

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