We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes

This episode is jam packed with talks of food, yes it's Jacks favourite thing to talk about.  Well that plus work haha!  Self-Discipline is a major part of Type 1 Diabetes to maintain that blood glucose control.  Type 1 Diabetics can eat what they like, but everything is easier in smaller portions.  Its easier to push small pebbles rather than a big rock.  Carbs are the sa...

In order to become a better version of ourselves, we must believe in ourselves, be motivated, take control, be disciplined, and drink enough water. Our goal is to help you take control of your diabetes and your life in general. In this episode, you will discover that the simple things in life can make a significant difference to the quality of your life and your mental health. It is a rare week wh...

Jack is having a few spikes this week, while Mike is actually caring a bit more and is actually living in green (libre users will get this, sorry grey dexcom people lol)... We start creating diabetic characters who would be perfect for a diabetes comic (hence the name) very random, but hilarious at the same time.  All the usual waffle included plus wins, struggles, Jacks discovery, average gl...

Mike is back off holiday! So we are back to the normal giggles and waffle.  This episode Jack think his diabetic honeymoon period is over (RIP that pancreas), Mike had a bad time with alcohol on holiday, drinking wayyyy too much and destroying his time in range.  Talks of fitness and plans on how to stay fit! Plus all the usual Jacks Discovery (Carbs and Cals Special lol), Average Glucos...

We have a question and answers special (edited by Jack) as Mike went on holiday.  You the listerners had the chance to submit any question you liked which are mainly based on type 1 diabetes, but some just personal haha.  Some of it is deep/emotional, some of it is hilarious and some is just great information.  Be sure to listen to see if you question got answered as we had so many,...

Day trips with diabetes, public injection anxiety, getting lost in london, eating street food, caravan breaks and more.  This episode is packed with Mike and Jacks weekly activities including all the usual wins and struggles, jack's discovery and more!  Not forgetting our favourite part listener wins as well as Can You Guess the carbs? Our weekly game for a chance to win an amazon vouche...

Mike is really struggling this week, having to take time off work, due to a 4 hour low, struggling with the mental stress of diabetes (still).  Its just one of them weeks.  Jack on the other hand is doing amazing!! A massive win with his time in range, and he updates his freestyle libre 2 sensor to scanless live on the podcast! Jack's discovery is also a sensitive one, but Mike is there...

In this week's episode Mike and Jack talk about the Abbots Freestyle Libre 2 Update on both android and iphone! (sorry apple users - you have to wait). Mike finally got his sugars right after dinner, but he struggles  with always falling asleep if his sugars are high.   Jack has taken back control of his type 1 diabetes but is struggling to feel motivated.  Mike's wife Amber also co...

In this weeks episode we are just having a bad week (but it happens to all of us right?)  Hear about diabetic rage, lows, jack and his ketchup (haha!), losing focus when high, fitness (jacks boxing), calorie deficit, mental stress and everything! Including the usual laughs (yes recording the podcast actually cheered us up), jacks discovery, time in range, listener wins (which has a new jingle...

In this week's episode we take a look at the hollyoaks story line and how Rory Speed (aka Joel Dexter) and hollyoaks portrayed type 1 diabetes within the episode. Was it accurate? Did we like it? Also continuing is Jack and Mike's wins and struggles of the week, jacks discovery (which will shock you), can you guess the carbs game and our favourite part The Listener Wins!

Join Mike and Jack this week for talks about the omnipod (will they make the switch?) and also covered in this episode, Jack having his first pint, Mike's new dislike for alcohol (what happened?), sensor problems, fitness and more! Also A BRAND NEW GAME! (yes it has a jingle haha) Plus the usual Jack's discovery, time in range and listener wins!

In this weeks episode Mike and jack talk about weekends away with type 1 diabetes, as well as touching on other subjects such as NHS Budget, Takeaways messing up sugars, alcohol, time in range, jacks discovery, listener wins and loads more.

In this week's episode we talk about the struggles of type 1 diabetes in the heat, miscalucating carbs, reconnecting with family.  We also talk about fitness such as boxing, walking etc and also included are our Time In ranges for the week, jack discovery, listener wins and more!

In this week's episode Mike is having a real hard time with night shifts, his mental and everything is down... Jack has discovered pancreas people and the sun.  Tune in and listen to all the ups, downs, stresses, giggles, banter and wins of Mike and Jack.  As well as your wins as we now introduced Listener Wins!!

In This week's episode Mike and Jack do some research on Dawn Phenomenon aka Morning Glory and how it occurs.  Research into how coffee, energy drinks and caffeine affect your blood sugars. Introduced this week, Mike and jack expose their Time In Range on their CGM and not forgetting the listeners this week as they share some of YOUR WINS.

In this week's episode Mike and Jack talk about food - Eating out and Takeaways are always a struggle for a type 1 diabetic. We also cover jack doing the 100 push up a day challenge for DiabetesUK other subjects covered are Split bolusing, 180 decisions a day, motivational quotes, jacks discovery and more! PS.  We are testing out jingles this week, let us know your thoughts on them haha!

In this week's episode Mike has been having a nightmare working night shifts.  Talks about We Are T1D Fundraisers for Diabetes UK.  Journey planning for a trip when diabetic and so much more.

In this week episode we have a very special guest. Mike's daughter Ashleigh is here to talk about what it is like living with a Dad who has Type 1 Diabetes.  How does it make her feel? Is she knowledgeable? Find out all in this episode!

In this episode we talk about how steroid injection's mess with diabetes control, faulty sensors and more! Oh and nice biscuits or if your Jack Neeece biscuits haha! Lots of giggles in this one! 

Mike and Jack share the stories of their weirdest, wildest and scariest hypo's that they have had as a Type 1 Diabetic.  Prepare yourself for shocks and giggles, as this light hearted t1d duo bare all for the listeners. Keeping it real as always.

In this week's episode (sorry it's delayed) we talk about driving, great snacks, our wins and struggles and life in general with a lot of humour.

In this episode we give our update of the week past week and talk about the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.  How to deal with going low at work, drinking alcohol as a type 1 diabetic and how to deal with it.  We also give special love to our favourite diabetes nurse Bob.   PS.  Happy Easter

In the first episode of this candid We Are T1D Podcast, join Michael and Jack as they take a deep dive into their personal journeys with Type 1 Diabetes. From the initial shock of diagnosis to the daily nuances of managing their blood sugars, these two Londoners offer an unfiltered glimpse into the life of someone living with T1D.  Mike and Jack don't just recount their stories; they bring yo...