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Parenting with Type 1 Diabetes: Unveiling A T1D Dad’s Rollercoaster Journey at Thorpe Park

Parenting with Type 1 Diabetes By Michael McLoughlin, host of the We Are T1D PodcastPublished: July 6, 2025 Being a parent is challenging.Being a parent with Type 1 diabetes? That’s a whole new level of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion. In this week’s solo episode of the We Are T1D Podcast, I open up about what it really feels like …

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24 Units of Chaos: Sienna’s Hilariously Terrifying Insulin Mix-Up (Listener Story)

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack are back with a fan-favourite segment: listener stories! After numerous requests, the lads dive into a hilarious and relatable tale from Sienna that will have you both laughing and cringing in recognition. Why listen:In this episode, we explore: 😂 Sienna’s mortifying mix-up with her insulin pens and the chaos that ensued 🍏 …

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T1D Life Unfiltered: Massive Wins, Mad Waffles & Jacks Scariest Hypo Yet

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack bring you a laid-back catch-up episode filled with relatable moments, listener wins, and plenty of banter. With no specific topics on the agenda, the lads dive into their weekly highlights and share the ups and downs of living with Type 1 diabetes. In this episode, we chat about: 🎉 Celebrating listener achievements …

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Dexcom One+ vs Libre 2: Which CGM Is Best for Type 1 Diabetes in 2025?

In this brutally honest and hilariously relatable episode, Mike and Jack go 10 rounds comparing the two most talked-about CGMs for people with Type 1 diabetes — Dexcom One+ and Freestyle Libre 2. Mike has officially ditched Libre and gone full Dexcom… but was the switch worth it? And is Jack about to follow? We cover EVERYTHING: 🔥 Application & …

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Living with Type 1 Diabetes: Sunny Cyclist Richard Bibby on Positivity, Fitness & Real Talk

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack sit down with the ever-positive Richard Bibby — better known on Instagram as @sunny_cyclist. Richard’s story is full of real talk, big laughs, and proper relatable moments. We chat about: 🚴‍♂️ How being diagnosed with Type 1 as an adult flipped his world upside down — and how he’s managed to …

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BBQs, Beers & Blood Sugars: A Very T1D Catch-Up

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack hit pause on the heavy diabetes topics and bring you something refreshingly real — a light-hearted catch-up filled with relatable Type 1 diabetes moments, everyday life chaos, and plenty of laughs. In this episode, we chat about: 🍔 Family birthdays, BBQ overloads, and blood sugar aftermaths🧼 Turning housework into sneaky steps …

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Hot Weather, Hypos & Hacks: Surviving Summer with Type 1 Diabetes

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack dive into one of the hottest topics—literally! We’re talking Type 1 diabetes and summer. As temperatures rise, so do the challenges for people living with T1D. From battling unpredictable blood sugars in the heat to finding creative ways to stop insulin from turning into warm soup, this episode is your ultimate …

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Freestyle Libre Fails, CGM Anxiety & Type 1 Tech Troubles (With Sassy Banter, Of Course)

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack unpack the reality of living with unreliable diabetes tech — from Freestyle Libre sensor failures to the emotional stress of depending on CGMs that just don’t work. After five sensor fails in six weeks, Mike’s had enough, and he’s not holding back. Also in this episode: ⚠️ How sensor failures trigger …

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