We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes

We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes

By Michael Mcloughlin, Jack ScalesSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes episodes

  • Mother’s Day, Basal Wins, Football Fiascos – T1D Life Unfiltered

    This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack dive into a week of diabetes wins, football chaos, and food-filled adventures—complete with a hypo twist!

    💪 Jack’s Basal Breakthrough
    After weeks of tweaking, Jack finally gets his basal insulin spot on! He shares how it’s improved his blood sugars, sleep, and overall diabetes management.

    ⚽ Mike’s Football Hypo Fiasco
    A weekend of football takes a turn when Mike is running high. How did he handle it while running the line? Let’s just say, it wasn’t smooth sailing!

    🍕 Cheeky Pizza & Blood Sugars
    Jack’s London trip included a pizza and chips feast—how did he navigate the post-meal blood sugar spike?

    📊 Time in Range Check-In
    The duo discuss their latest diabetes adjustments and what’s working (or not).

    💬 Join the Conversation!
    Had any funny diabetes moments lately? Or cracked the code on post-pizza blood sugars? We want to hear from you!

    🔗 Stay Connected:
    📩 Email: [email protected]
    🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com
    📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack

    🎙️ New episodes every Sunday! Subscribe, rate & review to help grow the We Are T1D community!

    49 min
  • London Art, Insulin Battles & The Grim Reaper of Hypo Stories

    This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack take to the streets of London for a day filled with laughter, insulin showdowns, and a dash of chaos. From spray painting escapades to the trials of managing blood sugars on the go, this episode is a wild ride that you won't want to miss!


    🎨 Street Art and Insulin Showdowns
    Join the duo as they embark on a creative adventure, with spray painting. The pair hilariously compare their experiences with Fiasp and Nova Rapid, leading to some entertaining moments as they navigate the challenges of eating and injecting on the move.


    🍕 Listener Story: The Grim Reaper and Pizza
    This week's listener story from Rich takes a humorous turn as he recounts a wild experience involving pizza, a low blood sugar, and a rather cheeky grim reaper. You won't believe the antics that unfold as he tries to manage his hypo in a rather chaotic fashion!


    🏆 Listener Wins of the Week!
    Mike and Jack celebrate the achievements of their listeners, from raising awareness about Type 1 diabetes to enjoying lovely beach walks with perfect insulin management. They highlight the importance of sharing victories, no matter how big or small! Also celebrate in charting in multiple countries!!


    💬 Join the Conversation!
    We want to hear your stories! Have you had a funny hypo experience or a memorable insulin moment? Share your experiences with us!


    🔗 Stay Connected:
    📩 Email: [email protected]
    🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com
    📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack


    🎉 New Episodes Every Sunday!
    Subscribe, rate, and review to help spread the We Are T1D journey—because no one should feel alone in this fight!

    37 min
  • Diabetes Isn’t Alright: Libre Fails, Birthday Cake & Blood Sugar Wins

    This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack take on the challenge of NOT saying the word “alright” (spoiler: it’s harder than it sounds! - but who said it most? Let us know in the comments/poll!). With plenty of laughs, they share real-life Type 1 diabetes struggles—from unexpected Libre sensor fails to birthday cake-induced blood sugar battles.


    🩹 Sensor Struggles:Mike shares a rather unfortunate incident involving his Libre sensor, where he discovers a needle left in his arm. The duo discusses how common this mishap is and the importance of reaching out to manufacturers for quick replacements.


    ⚽ Weekend Adventures:While Mike's week was filled with work and a bit of chaos, Jack celebrated his birthday weekend with a surprise outing in London, complete with painting and plenty of food. They reflect on how activity levels can impact blood sugar management.


    🍰 Birthday Indulgences:Jack admits to a weekend of indulgence, including a massive slab of cake, and how it affected his blood sugars. The conversation turns to the balance of enjoying life while managing diabetes and the inevitable guilt that sometimes comes with it.


    🏆 Listener Wins of the Week:The guys celebrate the wins from their listeners, from nailing insulin doses at the cinema to successfully explaining diabetes to others. They highlight the importance of sharing victories, no matter how small.


    💬 Join the Conversation!We want to hear your stories! Have you had any sensor mishaps or funny food moments? Share your experiences with us!


    🔗 Stay Connected:📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack


    🎉 New Episodes Every Sunday!Subscribe, rate, and review to help spread the We Are T1D journey—because no one should feel alone!

    32 min
  • You Don’t Look Sick: The Hidden Reality of T1D, Insulin Talks & Mental Battles

    In this week's episode of We Are T1D, Mike and Jack are back together, sharing their candid experiences with Type 1 diabetes and navigating the ups and downs of life. From hypoglycaemic adventures to birthday celebrations, this episode is packed with relatable moments and a good dose of humour.


    🎱 Pool Games and Hypo AdventuresMike recounts a fun night of pool with his son, where despite feeling hypo, he managed to pull off a win against his wife. But after a spicy Wingstop detour, he finds himself battling blood sugar levels with popcorn as his secret weapon.

    🍔 Burger King and the Struggles of InsulinJack shares his indecisive food journey that leads him to a Burger King binge. Despite pre-bolusing, he finds himself soaring high, leading to a series of insulin corrections and a hilarious tale of managing cravings.


    🌆 London Walks and Mental HealthIn a bid to clear his mind, Jack takes a stroll around London, enjoying the sights and sounds while managing to stay in range for the day. He reflects on the importance of getting out and about, especially during tough times.


    📈 Time In Range Check-InThe duo reviews their time in range for the week, with Jack hitting an impressive 80% despite the challenges, while Mike maintains a surprising 77%. They discuss the impact of stress and lifestyle on their diabetes management.


    🏥 The Challenges of an Invisible ConditionMike opens up about how Type 1 diabetes, being an invisible condition, isn’t always noticeable to the average pancreas person. He shares how someone at his work used to think he was just being lazy, but after learning more about the condition, they now understand the reality of living with T1D and the seriousness of managing blood sugars every day.

    🏆 Listener Wins of the Week!Join us as we celebrate the victories from our listeners, from achieving impressive time in range to overcoming personal challenges. It's all about lifting each other up in the T1D community!

    💬 Join the Conversation!We want to hear your stories! How do you handle those tricky food situations? Got any tips for managing insulin resistance? Reach out and share your experiences!

    🔗 Stay Connected:📩 Email: [email protected]
    🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com
    📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack


    🎉 New Episodes Every Sunday!Subscribe, rate, and review to help spread the We Are T1D journey—because no one should feel alone in this fight!

    33 min
  • Fiasp Hits Fast: Mike’s First Time, Jack’s Insulin Overload & a CGM Cat-astrophe!

    This week, Mike and Jack dive into the fast-paced world of Fiasp insulin, body's insulin resistance, and a bit of feline chaos. From Mike’s first experience with Fiasp during a busy workday to Jack’s insulin stacking situation that actually turned out fine, this episode is full of laughs and real-life T1D moments.

    🔥 Fiasp Hits Hard & Fast
    Mike tries Fiasp for the first time at work after being off a week! With all that activity (20,000 steps), things didn’t go exactly as planned, but he shares what he learned about Fiasp’s rapid pace and the importance of adjusting insulin with physical activity.

    💉 Jack’s Insulin Stacking & Insulin Resistance
    Jack shares his experience with insulin stacking due to insulin resistance. It wasn’t as bad as it could have been, and he explains how he managed it and what he learned from the situation.

    🐱 CGM vs. Cat: The Battle Continues
    Jack’s cat, Wotsit, makes an appearance once again—this time targeting Jack’s CGM sensor! Can Jack keep his sensor safe, or does Wotsit strike again?

    📊 Time In Range Check-In
    Mike and Jack review their time in range, discussing how physical activity and daily stress can impact their blood sugar management.

    🏆 Win of the Week – Listener Edition!
    We’re celebrating YOUR T1D victories! From perfect carb counts to managing insulin needs, we highlight the wins that help make living with T1D a little easier.

    🎙️ Join the Conversation!
    Have a Fiasp story to share? A funny mishap involving insulin or a pet? We want to hear from you!

    📩 Email: [email protected]
    🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com
    📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack

    🎉 New Episodes Every Sunday!
    Subscribe, rate, and review to help spread the We Are T1D journey—because managing diabetes is easier with some humour along the way!

    33 min
  • Jack’s Back! Chaos, Hospital Drama & The Great Curry Catastrophe!

    After a week away, Jack makes his grand return to We Are T1D! This episode is packed with laughter, relatable Type 1 diabetes struggles, and one seriously unfortunate hospital meal fail.

    🔥 What’s Inside This Episode?

    ✅ Jack’s Return: He’s back and ready to catch up! Mike reflects on the highs (and a few lows) of recording solo and why their T1D friendship is so important.

    🏥 Life Updates & Diabetes Challenges: Jack shares an update on his dad’s hospital stay and how stress has been impacting their blood sugar levels.

    🍛 The Great Curry Oopsie: Ever ordered a meal and forgotten the most important part? Jack did—hear how a missing portion of rice led to a hypo disaster!

    🎭 Would You Rather – Diabetes Edition: We put ourselves in some hilariously awkward T1D situations—what would you choose?

    💬 Join the Conversation!
    Tell us your funniest diabetes mishap or answer this week’s ‘Would You Rather’ challenge!

    🔗 Stay Connected:
    📩 Email: [email protected]
    🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com
    📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack

    🎉 New Episodes Every Sunday!
    Hit subscribe, drop us a review, and share with fellow T1Ds—let’s spread the laughs and real-life diabetes experiences!

    35 min
  • T1D Endo Secrets, Expensive Hypo Fails & A Mystery Prescription

    In this week’s episode of We Are T1D, Mike takes the reins solo as he navigates life with Type 1 diabetes without his trusty sidekick, Jack. From personal stories to relatable mishaps, Mike shares his week filled with laughter, love, and a few unexpected challenges.


    🏥 Endo Appointment Insights
    Mike recounts his recent endo appointment, where he experienced VIP treatment, made his doctor laugh with an inappropriate joke, and learned about a prescription that turned out to be unavailable. Tune in for the ups and downs of navigating the healthcare system!


    💖 A Shoutout to Amazing Partners
    Listen as Mike praises his incredible wife for her unwavering support and her mission to secure his new insulin, proving once again that love is the real language of a Type 1 diabetic.


    🍷 Weekly Oopsie: Overcharging a Customer
    Mike shares a laugh-inducing story of a hypo-induced mishap at work, where he accidentally charged a customer for 66 bottles of wine instead of just six. What a way to learn a lesson about managing blood sugar levels!


    ❓ Mini Q&A Segment
    In this episode, Mike answers questions from listeners, covering everything from favourite meals during highs and lows to his thoughts on diabetes and anxiety. His candid responses bring a sense of community and understanding to the challenges of living with T1D.


    🔗 Stay Connected:

    • 🌐 Website: www.wearet1d.com
    • 📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike


    🎉 New Episodes Every Sunday!
    Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help us spread the T1D experience. Join us next week for more laughs, stories, and real-life diabetes moments!

    25 min
  • Diabetes Chaos Unfiltered, Food Fails & The One Thing We Secretly Love About T1D!

    Tech glitches, blood sugar mayhem, and surprising diabetes confessions—this episode has it all!

    Mike and Jack are back with another unfiltered, laugh-out-loud episode of We Are T1D. From food disasters to unexpected diabetes wins, they’re tackling the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

    🤖 Tech Nightmares & T1D Realities – A few technical hiccups can’t stop the fun! Expect chaos, laughter, and some very relatable diabetes moments.

    🍬 Food Fails & Sugar Spikes – Jack experiments with mixed grills, Haribo (or is it Harry Bow?), and Lucozade. Did it work out? Spoiler: Not exactly.

    ⚽ Managing Diabetes on the Pitch – Mike’s weekend of football with his kids was great… but how did his blood sugars handle the action?

    🏆 Listener Wins! – Some great tits this week, Louise returns to carb weighing—your victories keep us inspired!

    💙 The One Thing We Secretly LOVE About T1D – Mike and Jack get real about the unexpected positives of living with diabetes.

    🎧 Listen Now & Join the Conversation!

    📩 Email: [email protected]
    🌐 Website: www.wearet1d.com
    📸 Follow Us on Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack

    🎉 New Episodes Every Sunday! Hit subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more people in the T1D community!

    40 min
  • Running, T1D & Mental Health: Getting Through a Challenging Week

    In this episode of We Are T1D, Mike and Jack dive into the ups and downs of life with Type 1 diabetes, sharing candid moments and relatable anecdotes. From battling blood sugar levels during unexpected downtime to celebrating listener wins, this episode is packed with laughter and inspiration.


    💬 Episode Highlights:


    📉 Struggles with Blood Sugar Control:
    Jack opens up about a challenging week off work, where inactivity led to frustrating blood sugar levels. Tune in to hear their thoughts on adjusting basal rates and the importance of staying active.


    🍳 Cooking Adventures:
    Jack shares his recent culinary creations, including homemade katsu curry and nachos. While the meals were delicious, they also highlight the challenges of maintaining blood sugar control with indulgent food.


    ⚽ Weekend Activities:
    From eye screenings to spontaneous football games, Mike recounts his weekend adventures, including an impressive goal that left him feeling like a star. Hear how he managed his diabetes during these activities!


    🎉 Listener Wins:
    The duo celebrates incredible achievements from the T1D community, including Sophie’s public injection milestone and James’ successful 5k run without any hypos. These stories remind us all of the strength and resilience within the community!


    🤔 Question of the Week:
    Mike and Jack reflect on what they’ve learned about themselves through their diabetes journeys. Their insights may resonate with many listeners navigating similar challenges.


    🔗 Stay Connected:

    • 📩 Email: [email protected]
      • 🌐 Website: www.wearet1d.com
        • 📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack

        • 🎉 New Episodes Every Sunday!
          Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help us spread the T1D experience. Join us next week for more laughs, stories, and real-life diabetes moments!

          32 min
        • From Football Pitches to Funeral Glitches: T1D Life Unfiltered

          **WARNING: HYPO MIKE IS BACK**

          Mike and Jack are here with another episode packed full of laughter, relatable moments, and T1D insights. Whether you’re tuning in for personal stories, community wins, or hilarious listener tales, this episode is sure to entertain and inspire.


          🍕 Community Wins That Inspire
          Listeners celebrate their triumphs, from mastering public injections to navigating surprise pizza nights. Shoutout to Sophia, Hannah, Amelia, and more for smashing their diabetes goals!

          😂 Listener Story: High at a Funeral
          Terry shares a hilariously awkward moment at a funeral, proving diabetes can strike in even the most serious settings. A hypo during a eulogy? You’ll have to hear it to believe it!

          🤦‍♂️ Weekly Oopsies
          From dropping needles to missed insulin doses, Mike and Jack’s weekly blunders will have you laughing—and nodding along in agreement.

          🎮 Game Time: Finish the Sentence
          Jack and Mike play "Finish the Sentence: Diabetes Edition," revealing their funniest and most ridiculous diabetes moments.

          🔗 Stay Connected:

          • 📩 Email: [email protected]
          • 🌐 Website: www.wearet1d.com
          • 📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack
          • 📲 Join Our WhatsApp Community for T1D Updates & Chats: Click Here

          • 🎉 New Episodes Every Sunday
            Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help us share the T1D experience with more listeners. Join us next week for more laughs, stories, and real-life diabetes moments!

            40 min

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