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This week on We Are T1D, Mike takes the reins solo for a heartfelt and candid diary entry about his recent switch from Levemir to Tresiba. With a touch of vulnerability, he shares the nerves and overthinking that came with this change, as well as the lessons learned along the way. Join Mike as he reflects on his long relationship with Levemir, the reasons behind the switch, and the initial challenges he faced with Tresiba. He discusses the importance of flexibility in managing Type 1 diabetes and the mental load that comes with insulin adjustments. Expect relatable anecdotes, a few laughs, and a dose of honesty about the ups and downs of living with T1D. What to Expect: • Mike’s journey from Levemir to Tresiba and the emotions involved • Insights on adjusting insulin doses and managing expectations • Real-life reflections on the mental side of switching insulins • Tips for those considering a switch in their basal insulin • The importance of finding what works best for you “It’s not about which is better; it’s about what works for you.” – Mike Connect with Us: • Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com) • Website: www.wearet1d.com (https://wearet1d.com/) • Instagram: @t1d_mike (https://instagram.com/t1d_mike)  & @t1d_jack (https://instagram.com/t1d_jack) • WhatsApp Community: Join here (https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpIK8wSYrpk5sMhUS3g7XU) Extra Resource: Diabetes UK – Resources and Support (https://www.diabetes.org.uk/) Hashtags: #Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #InsulinSwitch #Tresiba
1 Big Insulin Switch: My Basal Insulin Journey from Levemir to Tresiba – By Mike
This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack are in stitches as they share a listener story from Liam in Dublin — and trust us, it’s one for the ages. What starts as a chill Friday night pint with friends quickly spirals into low blood sugar mayhem: spilled beer, frantic carb-grabbing, a very nosey dog, and the new nickname “Liam the Low Machine.” If you’ve ever had a hypo strike at the worst possible time, you’ll relate hard. Liam’s story perfectly captures how Type 1 diabetes is equal parts terrifying and hilarious — especially when you’re wobbling like a toddler while trying not to soak your mates. Expect laughs, tangents, and classic Mike & Jack banter as they break it down. In this episode: • Liam’s Dublin night out gone wrong (and right) • The dog that made everything 10x more chaotic • Bouncing sugars, pint spills & “acting normal” fails • Why T1D is terrifying and hilarious in equal measure Memorable Quote: "It’s little disasters like that that make T1D terrifying and hilarious." – Liam Connect with Us: • Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com) • Website: www.wearet1d.com (https://wearet1d.com) • Instagram: @t1d_mike (https://instagram.com/t1d_mike) & @t1d_jack (https://instagram.com/t1d_jack) • WhatsApp Community: Join here (https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpIK8wSYrpk5sMhUS3g7XU) Extra Resource: Diabetes UK – Hypoglycaemia (hypos) (https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/complications/hypos) Hashtags: #Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #T1DHumour #PubStories
Hilarious Pub Chaos in Dublin: Liam’s Low Machine Story with Type 1 Diabetes (Listener Story)
Critical hypoglycemia is no joke — it’s the kind of low blood sugar where you can’t even treat yourself anymore. In this episode, Mike and Jack dive into what critical hypos are, how to spot the signs, and the emergency steps everyone with Type 1 (and their mates) should know. We keep it real with our own scary experiences, plus some wild stories from Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube — from collapsing at weddings to hypo-zombies in nightclubs. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and most importantly, you’ll learn how to stay safe when sugars crash hard. 💡 In this episode: • What counts as critical hypoglycemia • The red-flag symptoms you can’t ignore • Glucagon, fast-acting sugar & when to call 999/911 • Scary but real hypo stories from the internet • How to prevent and prepare for severe lows 📌 Quote of the week: “Cheers for keeping me alive, mate — sorry about the sticky kitchen tiles.” 👉 Want more? We’ve put all the links, resources, and even extra hypo stories into a full blog post: wearet1d.com (https://wearet1d.com/critical-hypoglycemia-management) 📩 Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com🌍 Website: wearet1d.com📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike (https://instagram.com/t1d_mike) & @t1d_jack (https://instagram.com/t1d_jack) 💬 Join our WhatsApp community: Click Here (https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpIK8wSYrpk5sMhUS3g7XU) 🔗 Extra resource: JDRF – Severe Hypoglycemia 🎧 New episodes every Sunday (or every 2 weeks). #Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #Hypoglycemia #Glucagon
Critical Hypoglycemia Management: 7 Scary Stories & Survival Tips | Type 1 Diabetes Explained - Ep 3
This week on We Are T1D, we’ve got a hilarious and chaotic listener story from Chloe, 19, from Mannie (Manchester). Picture this: a gym, deadlifts, perfect sugars, and then—BAM—a sudden hypo that turns a pumped-up PB attempt into an emergency Coke-and-crisps session. Jack and Mike break down Chloe’s gym adventure, the panic, the shakes, and the ultimate chaos that only Type 1 diabetes can deliver. Whether you’re a gym-goer, a T1D warrior, or just here for the laughs, this one’s for you. What’s Inside: • Chloe’s deadlift disaster and sugar dive to 3.8 mmol/L • Fumbling for emergency glucose in front of burly gym-goers • The ultimate “just let me finish my set” mentality • How fizzy drinks like Coke can save a hypo situation • Mike & Jack’s banter over Wookiee growls, Jeby babies, and Racer Bars • Gym tips for T1D: always double-check your emergency snacks 💬 “Have you ever seen a girl called Chloe in a gym just shaking little jelly babies around and growling like a Wookiee? Don’t worry, she’s just having a hypo.” – Jack Key Takeaways: • Always carry quick-acting emergency glucose (liquid or tabs) in your gym bag • Pre-bolus meals are great, but hypoglycemia can still strike • Fizzy sugary drinks like Coke can be a lifesaver when hypos hit hard • Don’t beat yourself up—hypos happen, even during your PB attempt • Sharing your chaotic T1D moments can be hilarious and relatable Links & Resources: • Website: wearet1d.com • Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com • Instagram: Mike (https://instagram.com/t1d_mike) & Jack (https://instagram.com/t1d_jack) • WhatsApp Community: Join Here • External Resource: Diabetes UK – Exercise & Diabetes Hashtags: #Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #GymHypos #DeadliftChaos #ListenerStory
Deadlifts, Hypos & Chaos: Chloe’s Gym Hypo Nightmare with T1D (Listener Story)
This week on We Are T1D, things get chaotic — Jack nearly loses his foot to a digger, Mike sticks a dead sensor back on during a hypo, and the lads chat about CGMs, Type 2s, and oats. From dark humour to serious takeaways, it’s one of the wildest episodes yet. What you’ll hear in this episode: • 🚜 Jack’s digger disaster and “Gollum Foot” • 📉 Mike’s CGM fail and hypo brain logic • 💬 Why more Type 2s are wearing CGMs • 📊 Time in range wins & diet tweaks • 🥣 The overnight oats vs. “overnight sandwich” debate Quote of the Week: “From Gollum Foot to Piggyback Jack” – Mike 👉 Vote in our poll: Should Mike piggyback Jack at the Diabetes UK Wellness Walk? Yes or No! Links: 🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com📩 Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com📸 Instagram: @wearet1d (https://instagram.com/wearet1d) | @t1d_mike (https://instagram.com/t1d_mike) & @t1d_jack (https://instagram.com/t1d_jack) 🎧 Subscribe & Review — New Episodes Every Sunday! Hashtags:#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #GollumFoot #CGMFails #DiabetesUK 00:00 – Welcome & Chaos Incoming01:43 – 🚜 Jack vs. The Digger (Gollum Foot is born)06:15 – 🐝 Wasp Wars: A swarm in the middle of a hypo09:09 – 📉 Mike’s CGM fail & hypo brain logic11:52 – 💬 Type 2s, CGMs & misconceptions17:14 – 📊 Time in Range results (Mike: 77%, Jack: 85%)18:50 – 🥣 Overnight oats vs. “overnight sandwiches”20:07 – 🚶 Diabetes UK Wellness Walk & Piggyback Jack
3 Wild Stories of Life with Type 1 Diabetes: Digger Drama, CGM Fails & Gollum Foot
In this week's episode, Mike’s on a fitness high and Jack’s… not quite. From time-in-range battles to chaotic meet-ups filled with hypos, highs, and a £4 ice cream, this one’s full of laughs and real-life T1D experiences. • 💪 Why Mike’s gym comeback has boosted his control • 🧠 Why Jack’s Lantus timing might be the issue • 🤯 And what actually happens when two T1Ds go low at the same time in public? ⏱️ Episode Chapters 1. 00:00 – Welcome Back & Blood Sugar Mayhem Jack’s battling glucose chaos while Mike’s loving life off work. 2. 03:45 – The Fitness Flip: From Slump to Salad Mike’s back in the gym, meal prepping, and loving the pain—Jack’s feeling inspired. 3. 06:30 – Time-in-Range Battle Mike’s smashing 74% time in range… but with 17% lows. Jack’s just behind at 72%. 4. 08:15 – Meet-Up Mayhem: Hypos, Ice Cream & Painting Walls Mike hits 2.9, Jack’s alarm goes off, and Riley’s calm with pizza while both lads spiral. 5. 12:30 – Gym Glucose Spikes & Leg Day Lows Post-workout spikes and nighttime hypos—training with T1D isn’t easy. 6. 15:45 – Jack’s Night-Time Struggles From bedtime crashes to 3am spikes—Jack’s nightly battles with Lantus. 7. 19:30 – Flipping Lantus: Will It Work? Jack’s planning a bold experiment to shift his basal insulin to mornings. 8. 22:00 – Call for Stories & FITT1D Update Mike confirms the FITT1D launch is locked for 1st Sept, and both hosts ask for your T1D stories. 💬 Quote of the Week: "Man’s got a big bunda... and a 74% time in range." – Mike 🔗 Links & Contact • 📩 Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com) • 🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com (https://www.wearet1d.com) • 📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike (https://instagram.com/t1d_mike) & @t1d_jack (https://instagram.com/t1d_jack) • 👕 FITT1D: https://instagram.com/fitt1d • 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/fitt1duk (https://www.facebook.com/fitt1duk) 🎧 New Episodes Every Sunday 👉 Subscribe, rate, and review to help more people find We Are T1D. 🏷️ Hashtags: #T1DTrainingTrials, #WeAreT1D, #Type1Diabetes, #FITT1D, #T1DCommunity, #DiabetesPodcast, #HyposInPublic, #TimeInRange, #T1DFitness, #DiabeticGymLife, #BloodSugarBattles, #LantusSwitch, #LowCarbWins
Costa Crashes, Gym Spikes & Lantus Fights: Life Training with T1D
School and Type 1 Diabetes don’t always get along — but sometimes, they absolutely nail it. In this powerful episode, Mike and Jack dive into 20 real-life school stories from the T1D community — from horrifying mishandled hypos to the unsung heroes who made school feel safe. Expect chaos, compassion, and a whole lot of “WTF?!”🔊 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • 10 shocking school fails — snacks confiscated, insulin locked away, and zero empathy • 10 uplifting wins — thoughtful teachers, prepared nurses, and best mates for life • Jack’s honest thoughts on ignorance vs education • Mike’s scary school hypo that changed how he managed T1D • Why how a teacher responds can shape your entire school experience 💬 Quote from the Episode: “When schools get it wrong, it’s not just inconvenient — it’s dangerous. But one understanding teacher can literally change a kid’s whole experience.” — Mike & Jack 📢 Got a Story? We want to hear your school experiences — good, bad, or hilariously awkward. 🎤 DM us, email us, or send a voice note to be featured in a future episode. 📩 Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com 🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com (https://www.wearet1d.com) 📸 Instagram: @wearet1d (https://instagram.com/wearet1d) | @t1d_mike (https://instagram.com/t1d_mike) | @t1d_jack (https://instagram.com/t1d_jack) #School #Type1Diabetes #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #T1DStories #T1DInSchool #DiabetesAwareness #ChronicIllness #T1DLife #InvisibleDisabilities 🎧 New Episodes Every Sunday! Follow, review, and share to help more people discover We Are T1D. Let’s make noise that can’t be ignored.
School vs. Type 1 Diabetes: 20 Times They Got It Right… and Horribly Wrong
In this powerful listener story, Meghan shares her unfiltered experience of Type 1 diabetes burnout — the slow, soul-sapping kind that sneaks in when you're too tired to fight it anymore. From perfect numbers to full-on rebellion, forgotten boluses, CGM breakdowns and a breakup with a man who thought T1D was like Slimming World (yep, he really said that)… Meghan takes us on a raw, emotional, and often hilarious journey back to herself. Whether you're in the thick of burnout or clawing your way out, this episode is your sign that you're not alone, and that healing can start in the weirdest of ways. What we cover: • The truth behind Type 1 diabetes burnout (and how it creeps in) • How perfectionism can backfire in diabetes management • Relationship challenges and diabetes misunderstandings • Hypo episodes and unexpected animal interventions • Rebuilding confidence and care, one step at a time • Why this podcast exists: so you never feel alone in your T1D journey Through laughter and tears, Meghan's story reminds us that we’re not alone in our struggles, and sometimes it takes a little chaos to find our way back to balance. Whether you're in the thick of it or on the mend, this episode is a testament to the strength of community and the unique ways we find support. 💬 Have a story of your own to share? We’d love to hear from you! 📩 Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com) 🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com (http://www.wearet1d.com/) 📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike (https://www.instagram.com/t1d_mike)  & @t1d_jack (https://www.instagram.com/t1d_jack) 🎧 New Episodes Every Sunday Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favourite podcast app to help more people find We Are T1D. #Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #DiabetesSupport #Burnout
Type 1 Burnout, Breakdowns & a Cat Called Harry: Meghan’s T1D Comeback Story (Listener Story)
T1D Barbie is finally here — complete with pump, CGM, and a tiny phone to check blood sugars. But Mike and Jack can’t help but ask… where’s the Action Man with a hypo kit? This week, the lads dive into the media buzz surrounding the new diabetic Barbie, the importance of representation, and why it means so much to the younger T1D generation. Jack opens up about why he’s been off-grid and how he’s learning to protect his mental health, while Mike shares updates on launching his new fitness brand, FITT1D, and how his core challenge is helping with insulin sensitivity (and posture!). Expect the usual chaotic catch-up, gym banter, sensor fails, emotional highs and lows, and some real talk about how grief, stress, and even good days can mess with your numbers. 🎙️ Honest, hilarious, and always relatable — this one’s for the T1D community we’re proud to be part of. 💬 Got a story or tip to share? We’d love to hear from you! 📩 Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com (https://www.wearet1d.com) 📸 Instagram: @wearet1d (https://www.instagram.com/wearet1d) | @t1d_mike (https://www.instagram.com/t1d_mike) | @t1d_jack (https://www.instagram.com/t1d_jack) 🎧 New Episodes Every Sunday Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favourite podcast app to help more people find We Are T1D. #Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #T1DBarbie #FitnessJourney
T1D Barbie & Breaking Boundaries with Mike & Jack
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