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 …
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CGMs That Actually Change Your Life If you live with Type 1 diabetes, you’ll know one thing: CGMs that actually change your life do exist… but they’re also absolute drama queens. In this episode of the We Are T1D Podcast, Mike and Jack dive into the gadgets that stalk your sugar 24/7, scream at you at 3am, and somehow …
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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 …
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Have You Ever Had a Hypo So Bad You Don’t Remember It? Critical Hypoglycemia Management is no joke. When blood sugar crashes so low you can’t treat yourself, it becomes dangerous fast. These are the “oh crap” moments — sweaty, shaky, slurred words, irrational behaviour, and sometimes complete unconsciousness. In this episode of We Are T1D, Mike and Jack …
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When Gym Sessions Turn into Hypo Sessions If you’ve got Type 1 Diabetes, you’ll know one simple truth: hypos love drama.They’ll never creep in quietly while you’re at home with a cuppa. Oh no. They wait until the worst possible time — first dates, work meetings, nights out, and in Chloe’s case… mid-deadlift in a packed Manchester gym. In …
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Why You Need an Insulin Guide in the First Place Let’s be honest — insulin doesn’t come with an instruction manual. When you’re diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, you’re suddenly introduced to a confusing world of jargon. Terms like basal rates, boluses, and dawn phenomenon can be overwhelming. It’s enough to make your head spin faster than your CGM …
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3 Wild Stories of Life with Type 1 Diabetes: Digger Drama, CGM Fails & Gollum Foot Life with Type 1 Diabetes isn’t just numbers, needles, and carb counting — sometimes it’s absolute chaos. In this episode of the We Are T1D podcast, Mike and Jack share three wild stories that prove diabetes doesn’t hit pause when life goes off the …
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Welcome to Episode 1 of our brand-new Type 1 Diabetes Explained series — the place where we ditch the complicated medical talk and answer the big question: What is Type 1 Diabetes? Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, you’re supporting someone who has it, or you simply want to understand a mate who snacks like it’s a full-time job, this guide …
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Costa Crashes, Gym Spikes & Lantus Fights: Life Training with T1D In this episode of We Are T1D, Mike and Jack return with their rawest fitness-focused episode to date. This week’s episode explores the chaos of low blood sugars in public. It also covers late-night highs at home. It digs deep into what it really means to be training …
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Introduction: The Hard Truth About School and Type 1 Diabetes School and Type 1 Diabetes — it’s a mix that can either empower a student or put them at risk. While some schools rise to the challenge, offering care and compassion, others fall dangerously short. The difference? Education, understanding, and action. In this episode of We Are T1D, Mike and …
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