We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes

What happens when you accidentally take 27 units of Fiasp instead of your long-acting insulin?On this solo episode of We Are T1D, Mike shares the raw, real story of the day he injected the wrong insulin — and how it turned into a full-on Type 1 diabetes survival mission.From that heart-sinking moment of realisation, to calling in sick, watching Dexcom arrows like a hawk, finger-pricking nonstop, smashing carbs, and even treating a low with a McFlurry 🍦 — this is a play-by-play of a mistake that could happen to any of us.You’ll hear about:💉 Injecting 27 units of Fiasp by mistake📉 Riding the drop with CGM + finger pricks🥤 Carbs on carbs on carbs (about 250g in total!)📱 How ChatGPT helped guide decisions when the brain was mush❤️ Amber staying on the phone for over an hour, keeping Mike calm🐱 Charlie the cat providing chaos and distraction🎮 A badly timed Apex game🧠 And the lesson that stuck: don’t be brave — be boring and safe🗣️ “Don’t be brave. Be boring and safe.”This episode is honest, emotional, a bit funny, and very real — because diabetes doesn’t care about your plans, your pride, or your Monday morning.If you’ve ever had a near miss, a wrong dose, or a moment where diabetes took over your whole day… this one’s for you.💬 Got a story or tip to share?We’d love to hear from you!📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: https://wearet1d.com📸 Instagram:Mike → https://instagram.com/t1d_mikeJack → https://instagram.com/t1d_jack💬 WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpIK8wSYrpk5sMhUS3g7XU🔗 Helpful resource:Diabetes UK – Hypo treatment & safety: https://www.diabetes.org.uk🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review We Are T1D so more people in the T1D community can find us.

When life gets chaotic, blood sugars don’t wait for you to catch up — and this week, Mike and Jack are back with seven brutally honest truths from the frontline of T1D life. From spooky sugar spikes and dodgy Libre sensors to quitting vapes, meal-prep wins, and the unholy combo of pasta and garlic bread... this one’s part confessional, part comedy, all real.In This Episode:🎨 Jack’s painting session victory — five hours in perfect range!📱 Libre dramas and customer service redemption arcs💪 Mike’s fight to get back on track (and proud dad moment for Riley)🚬 The great vaping struggle — what do you replace it with when food means insulin?🍝 The carbonara comeback: when pasta returns to haunt your blood sugar🧠 Dawn phenomenon, fasting, and the myth of “herbal insulin cures”🐔 The KFC confession — and the shockingly smooth glucose curve that followed💬 Quote of the Episode:“We get the pancreas person stuff… and then the other stuff. It’s heavier for us.”🎧 Listen & Connect:🌍 Website: wearet1d.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack💬 Join the WhatsApp Community: Click here to chat🔗 External Resource: Diabetes UK – Managing Type 1💬 Got a story or tip to share?We’d love to hear from you!📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jackDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favourite podcast app to help more people find We Are T1D.Hashtags:#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #T1DHangover #BloodSugarBattles #T1DRealTalk

This week, we’re diving into 2 wins, 2 breakdowns, and one massive comeback in our Type 1 Diabetes lives. If you’re here for perfect graphs and flawless time-in-range, you’re on the wrong podcast. But if you want honesty, swearing, laughter, and actual real-life T1D chaos — welcome home. ❤️In this episode, we talk mental health, time-in-range battles, Libre vs Dexcom drama, night-time spikes, morning glory (yep, still a thing), and why sometimes the biggest win is just not rage bolusing yourself into oblivion. We also bring back Win of the Week and admit which one of us is addicted to crisps. Again.In this episode:😅 Mike vs Freddy Krueger blood sugars🧠 Jack’s mental reset and climbing out of a rough patch💉 Basal timing, morning injections, and CGM chaos🥘 Bacon rolls, snacks, and late-night biscuit demons📈 Time-in-range face-off (someone wasn’t happy…)🔥 Quote of the Week:“If you didn’t miss us, you’re not listening anyway — so it doesn’t matter.”We’re also bringing back Listener Wins, and this time we want VOICE NOTES — WhatsApp, Instagram, email, or carrier pigeon. If you send one, there’s a genuine chance Mike will post you a T-shirt he definitely hasn’t printed yet.Join the community:🌍 Website: https://wearet1d.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/t1d_mike & https://instagram.com/t1d_jack💬 WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpIK8wSYrpk5sMhUS3g7XU🔗 Dexcom One+ Sample: HereHashtags:#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #TimeInRange

Ever wondered what happens when two blokes with Type 1 diabetes turn the mics on without a plan? Welcome to pure, unfiltered chaos. In this week’s episode, Mike and Jack catch up after a few mad weeks of illness, insulin changes, and life just… lifing.From Dexcom delivery dramas to FA First Aid fails (seriously, no diabetes section?!) — this one’s a raw, real look at life with Type 1 diabetes when nothing quite goes right. Jack opens up about his new ADHD diagnosis, Mike reveals he’s now a qualified football coach, and both admit their blood sugars are on a rollercoaster that refuses to stop.It’s messy, funny, and painfully relatable. You’ll hear about hypos at football, highs at work, sugary tea diplomacy, and how pizza becomes a tactical insulin mission. Basically — no structure, no script, just the two of them chatting absolute T1D chaos.💬 Highlights:Mike’s new insulin switch… and why his nights are a hypo marathonJack’s Libra frustrations (and evidence file ready for court 🤣)ADHD diagnosis & how it affects daily diabetes lifePizza bolus strategy that actually works (kind of)Random snacks, sugary tea logic, and a few too many jelly babies🔥 Quote of the Episode:“If you find a purpose for this episode… we applaud you.” – Mike📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: wearet1d.com📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack💬 WhatsApp: Join our T1D Community🔗 External Resource:Learn more about living with T1D: Diabetes UK – Life with Type 1 Diabetes

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 involvedInsights on adjusting insulin doses and managing expectationsReal-life reflections on the mental side of switching insulinsTips for those considering a switch in their basal insulinThe importance of finding what works best for you“It’s not about which is better; it’s about what works for you.” – MikeConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: www.wearet1d.comInstagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jackWhatsApp Community: Join hereExtra Resource:Diabetes UK – Resources and SupportHashtags:#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #InsulinSwitch #Tresiba

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack tackle the ins and outs of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) — those little gadgets that keep an eye on your sugars around the clock, often with a bit of drama thrown in for good measure. From the beeping alerts that can wake you at 3 AM to the occasional sensor mishap, they explore how these devices can be both lifesavers and sources of anxiety.Join the duo as they delve into the specifics of CGMs, including their functionality, the different types available in the UK, and why trend arrows are a game changer. They share personal anecdotes, laugh at the chaos that comes with using CGMs, and even take a peek at some hilarious Reddit stories about sensor mishaps.What to Expect:The basics of how CGMs work and why they're essential for Type 1 diabeticsThe difference between the Dexcom and Libre systemsReal-life tales of sensor struggles and triumphsTips for keeping your CGM stuck on, even through showersFuture tech: What could CGMs look like in the coming years?“Without CGMs, diabetes would be 100 times harder.” – MikeConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: www.wearet1d.comInstagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jackWhatsApp Community: Join hereExtra Resource:Diabetes UK – Continuous Glucose MonitoringHashtags:#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #CGM #DiabetesTech

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 chaoticBouncing sugars, pint spills & “acting normal” failsWhy T1D is terrifying and hilarious in equal measureMemorable Quote:"It’s little disasters like that that make T1D terrifying and hilarious." – LiamConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: www.wearet1d.comInstagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jackWhatsApp Community: Join hereExtra Resource:Diabetes UK – Hypoglycaemia (hypos)Hashtags:#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #T1DHumour #PubStories

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 hypoglycemiaThe red-flag symptoms you can’t ignoreGlucagon, fast-acting sugar & when to call 999/911Scary but real hypo stories from the internetHow 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📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: wearet1d.com📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack💬 Join our WhatsApp community: Click Here🔗 Extra resource: JDRF – Severe Hypoglycemia 🎧 New episodes every Sunday (or every 2 weeks).#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #Hypoglycemia #Glucagon

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/LFumbling for emergency glucose in front of burly gym-goersThe ultimate “just let me finish my set” mentalityHow fizzy drinks like Coke can save a hypo situationMike & Jack’s banter over Wookiee growls, Jeby babies, and Racer BarsGym 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.” – JackKey Takeaways:Always carry quick-acting emergency glucose (liquid or tabs) in your gym bagPre-bolus meals are great, but hypoglycemia can still strikeFizzy sugary drinks like Coke can be a lifesaver when hypos hit hardDon’t beat yourself up—hypos happen, even during your PB attemptSharing your chaotic T1D moments can be hilarious and relatableLinks & Resources:Website: wearet1d.comEmail: [email protected]: Mike & JackWhatsApp Community: Join HereExternal Resource: Diabetes UK – Exercise & DiabetesHashtags:#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #GymHypos #DeadliftChaos #ListenerStory

Insulin doesn’t come with an instruction manual… so we made one (with more banter and fewer scary leaflets).In this episode of Type 1 Diabetes Explained, Mike & Jack break down basal and bolus insulin in the most relatable way possible — think Netflix subscriptions, pay-per-view blockbusters, and the occasional Morning Glory joke (yep, really).Whether you’re newly diagnosed or just want a refresher, this chat will help you finally get how basal and bolus work together — without the jargon headache.💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:What basal insulin actually does (and why it’s your “Netflix subscription”)How bolus insulin works like “inject-per-eat”The dreaded dawn phenomenon (aka Morning Glory 🌅)Why testing basal first makes bolus way easier to manageReal-life disaster stories (yes, we’ve all forgotten a bolus for a Big Mac…)📌 Memorable quote:“Basal is like the boring flatmate who pays the rent. Bolus is the flashy one who only shows up for parties and occasionally breaks the furniture.”👉 Got your own insulin mishap or testing tip? Send us your story — we might read it on the pod!💬 Contact & Community:🌍 Website: wearet1d.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack💬 WhatsApp Community: Join here🔗 Extra resource: Diabetes UK – Types of Insulin🎧 New Episodes Every Sunday – hit follow so you don’t miss the next one on hypos!#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #BasalBolus #InsulinGuide #DiabetesExplained