In Range

In Episode 5, Max and Andrew pay tribute to the fathers of modern diabetes treatment Banting and Best, while explaining the trials and tribulations of the life-saving, yet deadly medicine that is Insulin, and discussing their own management strategies for avoiding the danger zone.

Deciding what to eat for a pre-game meal takes on a whole new meaning when Type 1 Diabetes comes into play. In this next episode, we’ll do a deep dive into nutrition and performance. Taking a science-based approach, Max and Andrew look at the effect that carbohydrates have on blood sugar levels, while debunking dietary myths, and discussing best practices for T1D high-performance athletes.

People often forget that mental health plays a large role in overall health — and when it comes to T1D, managing your mindset is equally is important as managing your physical health and blood sugar levels. In Episode 03, Max and Andrew dive deep into their own personal experiences with managing their overall health, speaking on their outlook on the mindfulness vs. mental toughness debate in the context of elite performance.

Welcome to In Range, a candid conversation with Max Domi and Andrew Koutnik — best friends, and fellow Type 1 Diabetics. In this first episode, we’ll dive head first into Max and Andrew’s T1D diagnosis stories, uncovering the basics of what T1D is from the lense of both personal anecdotes and science (with a touch of humour), and ultimately learning why they feel so inspired to share their stories with you all.