We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes

Michael Mcloughlin, Jack Scales
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Looking for the best Type 1 diabetes podcast? Welcome to We Are T1D – where real life meets Type 1. Hosted by Mike (diagnosed at 10) and Jack (diagnosed at 30), two mates living with T1D, this podcast delivers relatable conversations, laugh-out-loud moments, and practical tips on everything from blood sugars, insulin, and carb counting to fitness, food, tech, and mental health. New episodes every Sunday. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long-time T1D warrior, a parent of someone with Type 1, or just curious about the highs and lows of diabetes life, you’ll find support, banter, and inspi

  1. 27 Units of Fiasp: The Worst Diabetes Mistake I’ve Made

    12/21/2025

    27 Units of Fiasp: The Worst Diabetes Mistake I’ve Made

    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: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com🌍 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.

    16 min

  2. 11/09/2025

    7 Raw Truths About Life With Type 1 Diabetes (and a Halloween Hangover)

    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: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com📸 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: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack Don’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

    33 min

  3. 10/18/2025

    Type 1 Diabetes: 2 Wins, 2 Breakdowns & a Massive Comeback (Our Most Honest Episode Yet)

    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: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/t1d_mike & https://instagram.com/t1d_jack💬 WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpIK8wSYrpk5sMhUS3g7XU🔗 Dexcom One+ Sample: Here Hashtags:#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #TimeInRange

    28 min

  4. 10/04/2025

    5 Raw Moments of Unfiltered Chaos: Jack & Mike’s Real Life with Type 1 Diabetes

    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 marathon Jack’s Libra frustrations (and evidence file ready for court 🤣) ADHD diagnosis & how it affects daily diabetes life Pizza 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: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com🌍 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

    24 min
  5. 1 Big Insulin Switch: My Basal Insulin Journey from Levemir to Tresiba – By Mike

    09/27/2025

    1 Big Insulin Switch: My Basal Insulin Journey from Levemir to Tresiba – By Mike

    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 expectations Real-life reflections on the mental side of switching insulins Tips for those considering a switch in their basal insulin The importance of finding what works best for you “It’s not about which is better; it’s about what works for you.” – Mike Connect with Us: Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.wearet1d.comInstagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jackWhatsApp Community: Join here Extra Resource: Diabetes UK – Resources and Support Hashtags: #Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #InsulinSwitch #Tresiba

    8 min
  6. CGMs That Actually Change Your Life | Type 1 Diabetes Explained - Ep 4

    09/20/2025

    CGMs That Actually Change Your Life | Type 1 Diabetes Explained - Ep 4

    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 systems Real-life tales of sensor struggles and triumphs Tips for keeping your CGM stuck on, even through showers Future tech: What could CGMs look like in the coming years? “Without CGMs, diabetes would be 100 times harder.” – Mike Connect with Us: Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.wearet1d.comInstagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jackWhatsApp Community: Join here Extra Resource: Diabetes UK – Continuous Glucose Monitoring Hashtags: #Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #CGM #DiabetesTech

    19 min

  7. 09/14/2025

    Hilarious Pub Chaos in Dublin: Liam’s Low Machine Story with Type 1 Diabetes (Listener Story)

    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." – Liam Connect with Us: Email: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.wearet1d.comInstagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jackWhatsApp Community: Join hereExtra Resource: Diabetes UK – Hypoglycaemia (hypos) Hashtags: #Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #T1DHumour #PubStories

    8 min

  8. 09/06/2025

    Critical Hypoglycemia Management: 7 Scary Stories & Survival Tips | Type 1 Diabetes Explained - Ep 3

    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 hypoglycemia The red-flag symptoms you can’t ignore Glucagon, fast-acting sugar & when to call 999/911 Scary but real hypo stories from the internet How 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: wearet1dpodcast@gmail.com🌍 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

    14 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6
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About

Looking for the best Type 1 diabetes podcast? Welcome to We Are T1D – where real life meets Type 1. Hosted by Mike (diagnosed at 10) and Jack (diagnosed at 30), two mates living with T1D, this podcast delivers relatable conversations, laugh-out-loud moments, and practical tips on everything from blood sugars, insulin, and carb counting to fitness, food, tech, and mental health. New episodes every Sunday. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long-time T1D warrior, a parent of someone with Type 1, or just curious about the highs and lows of diabetes life, you’ll find support, banter, and inspi

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  • Creator
    Michael Mcloughlin, Jack Scales
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michael Mcloughlin, Jack Scales
  • Show Website
    We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes

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