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The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes

#183: Becoming A Professional MMA Fighter, with Conor McCarthy (Part 1)

In today’s episode Eoin chats with Conor McCarthy (@conormccarthy88).


Conor is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter from Dublin, Ireland, who is now the Senior Irish Welterweight Champion of the sport. Conor was also diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes very recently, in 2021, which makes his continued achievements that much more impressive.


In this episode Conor speaks about:


  • How he got into fighting.


  • How he manages his blood sugar during training and fights.


  • How he dramatically cuts weight for fights.


  • Why he competes in mixed martial arts.


  • & what it takes to be the best at what you do, + much more!


See Conor’s upcoming fight live here: Conor's Fight Live (Sunday 24th Sept)


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Broadcast on:
20 Sep 2023