In this midweek bonus episode, we share a listener's heartfelt and humorous story of overcoming the anxiety of public injections. This episode is a powerful reminder of the courage it takes to manage type 1 diabetes and the importance of...
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Type 1 Diabetes: Jack’s Struggle with Hypos and Mike’s Summer Freedom
The episode highlights Jack's success in managing a tricky meal, and addresses challenges like coping with hypos in the summer heat. Mike and Jack discuss culinary adventures and practical tips, from adjusting Lantus dosage to staying hydrated. Mike...
Read More »Bonus: A Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Like No Other!!
In this heartfelt episode, we share a listener's touching story about his type one diabetes diagnosis and the unexpected love that followed. This episode is filled with laughter, goosebumps, and a beautiful reminder that sometimes the best things in...
Read More »Type 1 Diabetic Adventures in London & Hypo Horrors!
Join us as Mike and Jack dive into their weekly wins and struggles, with Mike sharing his ambitions to create social media content and Jack rediscovering his love for art and graffiti. They also discuss the challenges of maintaining motivation and the...
Read More »Bonus: Diabetic Dan vs. The Thai Market Monkeys
This week, we dive into a hilarious listener story from Dan, who shares his unforgettable trip to Thailand. Dan, a Type 1 Diabetic, steps out of his comfort zone for a week-long vacation in thailand leading to some comical and nerve-wracking moments....
Read More »Acting, Singing, and T1D: Ruby Valentino’s Life Unscripted
In this episode, Ruby Valentino shares her personal journey with T1D, from her diagnosis at 13 to her experiences managing diabetes while pursuing a career in acting and singing. Ruby opens up about the challenges she faced, including dealing with...
Read More »Bonus: Alfie’s Diabetes Card Escape Plan For School
This week, we have a hilarious story from Alfie, a 15-year-old listener, and some fantastic listener wins. Don't forget to check our socials for clues about our special guest on Sunday! Alfie's story takes us through a typical school day turned upside...
Read More »Mental Mind Set, Staying in Range and Enjoying Food
This week, the lads discuss the importance of mental health and share their personal wins and struggles. Mike opens up about his journey to improve his mindset and how a simple quote has transformed his daily routine. Meanwhile, Jack celebrates three...
Read More »Bonus: The Day my cat hijacked my insulin needles
We kick things off with our usual outtakes, featuring some classic "that's what she said" jokes and a discussion on the England vs. Switzerland game predictions. Spoiler: we were both totally wrong! We also share our thoughts on the upcoming England...
Read More »KFC, Camden Pride, and Cortisol – The T1D Rollercoaster
Join Jack and Mike for a mix of banter, insightful discussions, and relatable Type 1 Diabetes experiences. Celebrate Riley's birthday at Chessington and explore the mystery of morning glucose spikes. Jack recounts his weekend adventures in Camden,...
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