We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes

This week, Mike and Jack are back with another jam-packed episode that’s equal parts laughter, relatability, and T1D wisdom. From conquering gym sessions to surviving flat-pack furniture dramas, this episode is full of the highs, lows, and downright hilarious moments of life with Type 1 diabetes.

💬 What’s Inside This Episode?

🏋️‍♂️ Gym Life & Blood Sugars
Mike and Jack share how they keep their blood sugars in check during workouts. Whether it's running, weightlifting, or a cheeky trip to the running club, they explore the ups and downs of exercise and insulin sensitivity.

🍽️ Meal of the Week
Get inspired as the duo dishes on their favorite meals this week—ribs with stuffed mushrooms and a hearty spaghetti bolognese. They reveal how these delicious dishes impacted their blood sugar levels and share tips for managing meals like a pro.

🎉 Listener Wins
The T1D community shines this week! Celebrate incredible stories of staying in range while indulging in Chinese takeaways, enjoying dirty chips with beer, and smashing time-in-range goals.

🤦‍♂️ Weekly Diabetes Oopsies
Nobody’s perfect! Laugh along as Mike and Jack recount their diabetes blunders, from double basal doses to literal falls out of bed. These moments are as relatable as they come.

🔗 Stay Connected with Us!
Join the vibrant We Are T1D community for real-life stories, free advice, and support from Type 1 diabetics worldwide. Share your wins, ask your questions, and be part of the conversation!

🔔 Tune In Next Week
Don’t miss the next episode of We Are T1D, where we’ll bring you more laughs, stories, and diabetes wisdom. Like, share, and subscribe to stay in the loop—and we’ll see you next week!

In this episode, Mike and Jack tackle the unique challenges of managing Type 1 diabetes during cold weather. From understanding how winter impacts blood sugars to sharing personal tips, they’re here to help you navigate the chilly season with confidence. Plus, a surprise game where Jack plays "Finish That Saying" and they also celebrate community wins, share weekly oopsies, and explore T1D-friendly recipes!

💬 Episode Highlights:

❄️ Managing T1D in Cold Weather:
Discover how cold weather affects insulin sensitivity, blood sugar levels, and daily diabetes management. Mike and Jack share personal stories, practical advice, and tips for staying on top of your diabetes routine in the winter.

🎉 Community Wins:
Join us as we celebrate your amazing T1D victories, from conquering carb-heavy meals to hitting personal health milestones. These stories remind us all that every win matters!

🍽️ T1D-Friendly Food Adventures:
Mike and Jack explore this week’s recipes, from creamy carbonara to perfectly seasoned chicken thighs. Learn how these meals impact blood sugar levels and get inspired to try them at home.

🤦‍♂️ Weekly Diabetes Oopsies:
Nobody’s perfect! Laugh along as Mike and Jack share their relatable diabetes mishaps, like missed pre-boluses and unexpected hypos. It’s all part of the T1D journey!

🎮 New Year, New Routines:
Hear how Mike and Jack are starting 2025 with fitness goals, healthier eating habits, and renewed energy. They offer tips to help you refresh your diabetes routine and stick to your resolutions.

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🎉 Happy New Year from We Are T1D!

Mike and Jack are back after the festive season, ready to kick off 2025 with exciting updates for the podcast and the T1D community. Tune in for laughs, heartwarming moments, and a sneak peek into what’s ahead this year.

💬 What’s Inside This Episode?

🎄 Festive Highlights
Mike and Jack share their holiday highs and lows, including indulging in Christmas treats and navigating unexpected hypos with humour and grace.

📅 Big Podcast Changes
We’re switching things up in 2025! Say goodbye to midweek episodes (except for special guests) and hello to deeper, more engaging Sunday shows. Have a guest suggestion? Let us know!

🤝 Building Community
We’re all about connecting with YOU this year. Expect more interaction on social media and opportunities to share your stories. Let’s strengthen the T1D community together.

👨‍👩‍👧 Heartwarming Family Moment
Mike’s daughter Ashleigh makes a hilarious cameo, recounting a late-night hypo rescue. It’s a beautiful reminder of the love and support within the T1D family.

📣 Be Part of the Journey
We want to hear from you! Share your T1D wins, challenges, and ideas for the podcast. Together, let’s make 2025 a year to remember.

🎙️ New Episodes Every Sunday
Don’t miss out on laughter, real-life T1D stories, and the best tips for navigating life with diabetes. Subscribe, rate, and review to help us grow and reach more listeners!

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🎄 Get Ready for a T1D Christmas Special!

Join Mike and Jack in this festive episode of We Are T1D as they unwrap their top tips for navigating Christmas with Type 1 diabetes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie to the T1D Christmas experience, this episode is packed with relatable advice, laughter, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer.

🎅 Christmas Dinner Delights
Mike and Jack share their strategies for tackling the Christmas feast without fear. From counting carbs to managing split boluses, they’ve got you covered so you can enjoy your roast dinner and pudding without a hitch.

🍻 Alcohol and T1D
Worried about festive drinks? The duo offers practical tips on choosing sugar-free mixers and managing those inevitable beer spikes. Remember, it's all about balance and having a plan in place.

🎁 12 Days of T1D Christmas
Get ready to chuckle as Mike and Jack present their hilarious T1D-themed rendition of the "12 Days of Christmas." It's a light-hearted take on the realities of living with diabetes during the festive season.

🤝 Community Love
As the year wraps up, Mike and Jack express their gratitude for the incredible T1D community they've built. From WhatsApp chats to shared stories, it's a reminder that no one with Type 1 diabetes is alone.

🎙️ New Year, New Episodes
The podcast will take a short break for the holidays, but they'll be back in the new year with more guests, stories, and of course, their signature banter. Stay tuned for more real talk and laughter in 2024!

🌟 Happy Holidays!
Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Christmas. Enjoy the festivities, embrace the highs (and lows), and remember to take care of yourself. See you in the new year!

04:53 - There's no perfect way to have Christmas if you're diabetic

07:00 - Mike's We Are T1D 12 Days of Christmas Pancreas Edition

13:11 - Alcohol at Christmas

16:54 - Top tip: for night time hypos

19:58 - I had an 11 hour hypo the night of Christmas

22:49 - Mike and Jack are taking a couple of weeks off to enjoy Christmas

24:00 - Jonsel will be back!

Welcome to another midweek episode of We Are T1D! This week, we're diving into Sabrina's laugh-out-loud Type 1 diabetes story, "Shopping for Sugar." If you've ever faced the hypo munchies, this one's for you!

🛒 Supermarket Shenanigans
Sabrina's quick grocery run takes a hilarious turn when a hypo strikes. From panic-buying half the snack aisle to the awkward 'return walk of shame,' her adventure is a relatable rollercoaster every T1D will understand.

😂 Hypo Hijinks
Mike and Jack swap stories of their own hypo-fueled shopping sprees, from bakery binges to snack-stashing overdrive. It's a dose of humor and reality that hits home for the T1D community.

🤝 The Buddy System
Sabrina's experience teaches us a valuable lesson: always bring a buddy! Not only do they help manage the chaos, but they might just save you from snack overload.

📣 Your Stories, Your Podcast
Got a T1D tale? We want to hear it! Send your stories to www.wearet1d.com to be featured in our Wednesday episodes. Together, we’re celebrating the highs and lows of living with Type 1 diabetes.

🎙️ New Episodes Every Sunday & Wednesday
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Join Mike and Jack for another engaging episode of We Are T1D, where laughter meets real-life Type 1 diabetes stories. Packed with relatable moments, diabetes management tips, and a healthy dose of humour, this episode has something for everyone in the T1D community.

🍕 Culinary Adventures
Jack shares his weekend in the kitchen, whipping up homemade pizza and a Great British Bake Off-inspired banana bread. Learn how he keeps his blood sugar in check while enjoying mouthwatering creations.

⚽ Football and Family
Mike recounts a weekend full of football thrills, including a surprise run-in with the QPR women’s team. Discover how he managed his blood sugars amid the excitement, snacks, and family bonding.

📊 Breaking Diabetes News
Stay ahead of the curve with updates on early screening programmes for Type 1 diabetes. Mike and Jack discuss how these initiatives could identify at-risk individuals, potentially delaying or even preventing T1D.

🎉 Wins of the Week
Celebrate the T1D community’s achievements, from smashing gym goals to navigating festive gatherings while maintaining great glucose control. Hear inspiring stories from listeners just like you!

🤖 Future Diabetes Tech
What’s your dream diabetes gadget? Mike and Jack answer this week’s question with creative ideas like a robot companion for kids or a never-ending insulin pump. Could these innovations be the future of diabetes care?

📱 Join the Conversation
Be part of the We Are T1D family! Share your stories, wins, and experiences in our WhatsApp group. Together, let’s create a supportive space where no one with Type 1 diabetes feels alone.

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In this lively episode of We Are T1D, Jack takes the spotlight to share a highly requested story from the community—a chaotic adventure involving his latest prescription debacle. With wit and humour, he recounts the absurdity of navigating outdated processes, battling perplexed receptionists, and enduring the ultimate irony of being asked to pick up a printed prescription. It’s a tale every T1D can relate to, packed with unexpected twists and plenty of laughs.

📜 A Paper Prescription Saga
From the logistical nightmare of forgotten slips to the inefficiencies of manual systems, Jack’s experience highlights the frustrations many T1Ds face. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you might just nod in solidarity.

🙌 Building a Global T1D Community
Mike and Jack celebrate the growing We Are T1D family and introduce their new WhatsApp group—a vibrant space for sharing stories, exchanging tips, and connecting with T1Ds worldwide. Whether you’re in New York, Scotland, or Canada, there’s a seat for you at the table.

👉 Get Involved
Have a prescription saga of your own? Or another T1D story you’re itching to share? Drop us a message on social media or join our WhatsApp group to keep the conversation going.

🌍 Be Part of the Fun:
Our community isn’t just about sharing struggles—it’s about celebrating wins, learning from each other, and having a good laugh. Fitness tips, tech advice, or just a friendly chat? We’ve got you covered.

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🎙️ New Episodes Every Wednesday and Sunday
Subscribe, rate, and review We Are T1D to help us grow the T1D family. Catch new episodes every Wednesday and Sunday, filled with real-life stories, camaraderie, and plenty of laughs.

Join us for this episode—because nothing says T1D life like a prescription mishap turned comedy gold.

In this episode of We Are T1D, Mike and Jack celebrate the highs, laugh at the lows, and explore the exciting future of diabetes management.

🎉 Community Wins
Be inspired by listener-submitted victories, from Richard’s hypo-free London adventure to an anonymous success with hybrid closed-loop tech. Real stories that showcase the strength and resilience of the T1D community.

🤣 Hilarious Lows
What’s the funniest thing you’ve done during a hypo? Mike and Jack share their most ridiculous low blood sugar moments, from wall-hugging escapades to desperate food choices you’ll definitely relate to.

⚡ The Future of Insulin
Learn about the latest developments in diabetes tech, including ultra-fast insulin designed to crush post-meal spikes. Could this be a breakthrough in T1D care?

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In this heartfelt episode of We Are T1D, Mike and Jack share a listener-submitted story that many in the diabetes community will relate to. Robyn opens up about her fear of needles and how she overcame it with the help of an insulin pump. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to face fears and the transformative impact of diabetes technology.

🩹 Robyn’s Journey

Robyn, a Type 1 diabetic, shares her struggles with injection anxiety and how it led to skipped corrections and poor glucose control. Everything changed when her doctor recommended an insulin pump—a small device with a tiny cannula that continuously delivers insulin. By embracing this technology, Robyn found a way to manage her diabetes with less fear and more confidence.

💪 Breaking Barriers

Mike and Jack reflect on Robyn’s story, discussing the mental toll of injections and the challenges many T1Ds face with needle phobia. They explore how advancements in diabetes technology, like insulin pumps, can improve not only physical health but also emotional well-being.

👉 Get Involved!

Do you have a story to share? Whether it’s a triumph, a challenge, or a unique experience with Type 1 diabetes, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your story at ⁠wearet1d.com⁠ or connect with us on Instagram:

🎙️ New episodes drop every Sunday and Wednesday. Join us as we share inspiring stories and real talk about living with Type 1 diabetes. Together, we can face anything!

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack dive into:

🎉 Listener Wins
From hypo-free birthday celebrations to navigating blood sugars on a wedding day, these community-submitted stories will leave you smiling and inspired.

💪 Weekly Waffle & Glucose News

🧠 Mental Health & T1D
We answer a listener’s question on managing stress and frustration with T1D. Mike and Jack share practical tips, from open conversations with loved ones to the power of online support.

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Love starting the episode with listener wins? Share your thoughts or submit your stories at wearet1d.com.

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