Type 1 John - Winging it every day with Type 1 Diabetes

It’s Type 1 Diabetes - Real Life - but with Real Laughs too. Today on Type 1 John: 70% of people with Type 1 go it alone. You might have people around you, but most of the time, it’s just you and your Type 1 inside your head. I know that feeling. I spent years avoiding other people with Type 1 because, honestly, I thought I’d rather not know. If that’s you, I’m here. I’ve got your back. I’m here T...

It’s Type 1 Diabetes - Real Life - but with Real Laughs too. Today on Type 1 John: The Type 1 Elders are about to enter the chat! Aiden’s “Low Behaviour’ story involves the police and his car.  What to eat for breakfast when you’re away from home. Reaction to Chris’s revelations last week of how he felt abandoned by his diabetes team, when he turned 18. A couple of brilliant little diabetes hacks...

Today on Type 1 John Are your kids going to get your Type 1 Diabetes? Listener Chris tells us what it was like when his life was turned upside down at 14 with a sudden diagnosis of type 1.   At times he felt let down by the NHS. And he talks about winging his type 1 for years. It’s a story of the reality of Type 1 when you’re a teenager, rejection of the situation and now getting a grip.  Chris is...

Today on Type 1 John I woke up in the night convinced I’m having a hypo. I was wrong. Your reaction to our pump discussion has been huge, with some of you desperate to get one, others saying pumps absolutely aren’t for them, and some still waiting years for the chance.  I’m joined by a Type 1 who was diagnosed at 14, looking back at what it was like to suddenly have insulin, blood sugars and diabe...

Welcome to the Type 1 John podcast! Listener to the podcast Hannah has decided that I need a pump.  Now, if you know absolutely nothing about insulin pumps, press play now because I’m going to ask the questions you probably would.  What actually is the point of having one? What does it feel like? Does it make life easier? Is it just more technology to worry about? And if you’ve been doing injectio...

Today on Type 1 John The weekend in Berlin has left a hole in my arm!  Is it time to pump it up? What’s the deal with diabetic insulin pumps? One listener is trying to encourage me to get one.  Gavin has a ‘Low Behaviour’ incident in the park - with someone else’s dog. We have a CGM bluetooth hack. And something has dawned on me, that happened a couple of years before being diagnosed - could it be...

I really want to know how I got here.   I really want to understand why I was diagnosed as type one 8 years ago. Was there a single moment I can put it down to? I've had all these questions in my head for years and never sought out any answers.  But if this podcast stands for anything - it’s got to find some reasons. And some understanding.  And a community.  So, when were you diagnosed?  At what...

TODAY: How did we get into this mess in the first place?  Why has my body done this to me?  Was it something I did?   And, what the hell is LADA?   PLUS: Your reaction to Mum Lisa and little Joey and their story of his diagnosis last week. And an embarrassing situation in the cinema - It’s another ‘Low Behaviour’ confession.   And if you’re new around here... This podcast is me figuring out type 1...

TODAY: What happens when your child suddenly has Type 1? There’s the diagnosis. The shock. The fear. The endless questions. And then, somehow… you have to get on with it. You have to learn carb counting, insulin, blood sugars, hypos, highs, school, nights, food, exercise and all the stuff nobody ever expected to become part of family life. Today I want to look at what happens after that first terr...

I’ve spent a month banging on about my own diabetes - everyday! So let’s hear from someone else for a change! Last week it was about partners. This week it’s all about the parents. How does it really feel to have a kid with type 1? I can’t even imagine the burden, frustration and the fears. So today we salute the mums and dads. I also take in the reaction to hearing my wife on the podcast last wee...

Type 1 John - Type 1 THURSDAY - John's wife faces your questions Season Two of the Type 1 John podcast starts by celebrating the people in our lives who have our backs.  And this week - our partners. John's wife - Del answers talks about what it's like to be the partner of a type 1. The worries, the concerns, the funny situations and the future...  It's a frank and open conversation confronting th...

Hi! I'm John and I’ve spent 30 days and 30 podcasts wanging on about MY type 1 diabetes. My life, my experiences and the effects of the condition on my life.  ME ME ME.  My favourite subject. Me.    But as we know - the condition has an impact on those around us too. So I’m turning the tables.  Let’s start Season Two of the Type 1 John podcast by celebrating the people in our lives who have our ba...

Type 1 John - Day 30 - WAS IT WORTH IT? A month's challenge to get a grip on my type 1 diabetes before it gets a grip on me. Has a deep dive into the condition actually worked?  TODAY: What are the top 5 things I've learnt - and the things you could learn to?   Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily...

Type 1 John - Day 29 - I can't get it down!  I am hyper and battling it down - but there is a good reason for it.  And more "Low Behaviour"! Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it...

Type 1 John - Day 28 - WIFE'S BRITHDAY RUINED Travel advice. Fastest way out of a hypo? And more "Low Behaviour"! Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it out loud - so I can't ignor...

Type 1 John - Day 27 - MY WIFE WILL HATE THIS Fastest way out of a hypo? And more "Low Behaviour"! Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it out loud - so I can't ignore it anymore. A...

Type 1 John - Day 26 - I'VE BROKEN MY BACK! And, can I blame my sister? And "Low Behaviour" begins! Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it out loud - so I can't ignore it anymore....

Type 1 John - Day 25 - Yesterday's 'Low Behaviour' whilst in church.... I'm very sorry.   Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it out loud - so I can't ignore it anymore. And hopefu...

Type 1 John - Day 24 - THE DRUGS HAUL. Do you want to see what I got from the Dr yesterday?  Also, the hypo on the train. And bullet holes! Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it o...

Type 1 John - Day 23 - The weigh-in. Again! Lasting damage from hypos? And another drama at the swimming baths! Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it out loud - so I can't ignore...

Type 1 John - Day 22 - Yesterday I had the scariest moment of my life!   Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it out loud - so I can't ignore it anymore. And hopefully making a few...

Type 1 John - Day 21 - Bad habits, coffee jitters and I take you to my secret place! Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it out loud - so I can't ignore it anymore. And hopefully m...

Type 1 John - Day 20 - You are giving me a headache and why I had to leave the theatre just as the show was beginning! Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it out loud - so I can't...

Type 1 John - Day 19 - The letter from the hospital. The feeling of shame.  The feeling of letting my wife down.   And I'm telling you first.    Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying...

Day 18 - When everything had to stop! The burn out that had me off work for 3 months.  Have you had it? Hi, I'm John and I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a grip on me.  A short daily podcast, reflecting my 24 hours and my 10 years of stories. This is just me trying to keep myself accountable. Saying it out loud - so I can't ignore it anymo...