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In Range

Max Domi & Andrew Koutnik 11 Episodes Nov 14, 2024

In Range is a candid conversation between professional hockey player Max Domi and research scientist Andrew Koutnik, Ph.D. The two are best friends who both live with Type 1 diabetes, and they explore the inevitable ups and downs of managing life, sport and overall health. Episodes aim to demystify the disease and challenge what listeners think they already know about diabetes. The tone is personal and unfiltered, blending their own daily experiences with science-informed discussion.

Episodes

Episode 01: An Introduction to In Range with Max Domi & Andrew Koutnik
Episode 01: An Introduction to In Range with Max Domi & Andrew Koutnik Nov 14, 2024 3328 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
Episode 02: Managing Life & Relationships with T1D
Episode 02: Managing Life & Relationships with T1D Nov 29, 2024 3512 It’s no secret that managing life and relationships with Type 1 Diabetes is filled with challenges — from dealing with the disease’s affects on sleep and travel to managing exercise and being a good partner, friend and family member in between it all. In this next episode, we’ll dive into the personal side of Max and Andrew’s T1D stories, hearing first hand anecdotes of how they best optimize thei
Episode 03: Balancing Overall Health with T1D
Episode 03: Balancing Overall Health with T1D Dec 20, 2024 3138 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 c
Episode 04: Nutrition & Performance — The Ultimate T1D Toolbox
Episode 04: Nutrition & Performance — The Ultimate T1D Toolbox Jan 6, 2025 3018 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.
Episode 05: Insulin 101 — A Type 1 Diabetic’s Best Friend
Episode 05: Insulin 101 — A Type 1 Diabetic’s Best Friend Jan 30, 2025 4298 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.
Episode 06: What Medical Professionals Won't Tell You About T1D
Episode 06: What Medical Professionals Won't Tell You About T1D Feb 24, 2025 4684 Should we really believe everything that doctors tell us? In this next episode, Max and Andrew unveil the hot takes you’ve been waiting for, tackling common misconceptions about T1D, diet, and managing the disease with an unfiltered lens.
S2 Ep 01: NHL Star & Scientist Turn Type 1 Diabetes into a Superpower
S2 Ep 01: NHL Star & Scientist Turn Type 1 Diabetes into a Superpower Sep 8, 2025 3928 What happens when an NHL star with Type 1 Diabetes teams up with the scientist who changed his life? 🤔 You get In Range — a podcast like no other. In this Season 2 premiere, Max Domi and Andrew Koutnik share the untold story behind starting In Range. From a surprise phone call that sparked a movement to the incredible feedback that pushed them to level up, you’ll hear how a pro athlete and a PhD a
S2 Ep 02: NHL Star’s Secret Superpower: Type 1 Diabetes
S2 Ep 02: NHL Star’s Secret Superpower: Type 1 Diabetes Sep 22, 2025 2798 What if a chronic illness was actually a secret superpower? 🤔In this episode of In Range, NHL star Max Domi and researcher Andrew Koutnik, PhD reveal how living with Type 1 diabetes can unlock extraordinary insight and resilience. From turning blood-sugar management into a performance edge on the ice to sharing inspiring stories of mental toughness, Max and Andrew dive deep into the science and mi
S2 EP 03: NHL Star’s Shocking Transformation & His 24-Hour Game Plan to Win
S2 EP 03: NHL Star’s Shocking Transformation & His 24-Hour Game Plan to Win Oct 6, 2025 2506 Max Domi’s diabetes was once causing ravaging damage and destroying his performance – all because of sky-high blood sugar levels. 😱 In this powerful episode (3) of In Range, the NHL star teams up with research scientist Andrew Koutnik, PhD to share how he took back control of his health and performance. From preparing 24 hours before a game to mastering nutrition and insulin for steady blood sugar
S2 Ep 04: From Obese Teen to NASA Scientist: How Andrew Koutnik Rewired His Body & Mind with T1D
S2 Ep 04: From Obese Teen to NASA Scientist: How Andrew Koutnik Rewired His Body & Mind with T1D Oct 22, 2025 6014 Max Domi flips the script and interviews co-host Dr. Andrew Koutnik — a Type 1 diabetic who went from an obese teenager to a world-renowned scientist working with NASA and elite special forces.In Season 2 Episode 4, they dive deep into resilience, metabolic health, performance optimization, and mindset, sharing powerful lessons for athletes, parents, and anyone chasing better health.📌 Highlights:H
S2 Ep5: Beat Diabetes. Build Greatness. Max Domi Career, Health, and the Price of Greatness
S2 Ep5: Beat Diabetes. Build Greatness. Max Domi Career, Health, and the Price of Greatness Dec 1, 2025 6226 Get ready for the most revealing conversation Max Domi has ever had. In Season 2, Episode 5 of In Range, NHL star Max Domi opens up like never before — about his life, mindset, struggles, and triumphs living with Type 1 Diabetes, and what truly drives him to perform at the highest level. Hosted by @andrewkoutnikphd, world-renowned metabolic health scientist and performance expert, this episode div

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