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We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes

Michael Mcloughlin, Jack Scales

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

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32: Listener Wins and Worlds Diabetes Day

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2023/11/12

This podcast episode is all about your wins as listeners for WORLD DIABETES DAY and, of course, a whole lot of waffle, chicken, and Kit Kats with Mike and Jack! Wins and Struggles still get an appearance though as you stay up to date with Mike and Jack. After six long months of battling himself, Jack has officially done it! Who knew beating a gaming console could be this intense? Congrats, Jack - battles with technology got real with his struggle though! Mike is taking 'carb-loading' to a whole

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31: Diabetes Month Quiz Time

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2023/11/05

Curious about diabetes? It's Diabetes Awareness Month and Mike and Jack are putting their knowledge to the test! Who will be crowned the ultimate diabetes guru? Let the quizzing begin, folks! Let's see who knows their glucose from their insulin! While Jack is not a fan of rain, did you know that Mike is dealing with insulin resistance? Rainy days can affect our moods, but managing health conditions like insulin resistance requires extra care. Trick or treat type 1 diabetic style! Mike braved the

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30: Holidays and Mental Reset

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2023/10/29

Taking care of our mental health is crucial especially when faced with a 24/7, 365 chronic condition like type 1 diabetes, and Mike knows exactly how to hit the reset button! On his holiday, he let go of his diabetes control, indulged in delicious buffets, enjoyed some beers with family, and had a blast go-karting, funfairs, and more! A little break to recharge and come back stronger. Jack tackles the building site solo, he's feeling a bit anxious. But you know what? He's keeping the spirits high

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29: Diabetes Is Emotional

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2023/10/22

Can you imagine experiencing a roller coaster of emotions while learning about diabetes? Brace yourself for laughter and tears as they take you on an emotional journey! Can you guess what's got Mike in stitches this time? Jack tries to explain his week of struggles, but Mike can't help but tease him! Their banter is too hilarious to miss out on. If you can listen without one giggle at Jack you deserve an award!! haha!! Mike has discovered the secret to managing his diabetes during these chilly days

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28: Adrenaline, Lift Glucose and Power

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2023/10/15

From the roar of the crowd to those intense dodgey looks on the train, watching Arsenal vs Manchester City was a football experience Jack will never forget! And speaking of unforgettable scenes, did anyone else catch that "pathetic diabetic" moment in Power Book IV: Force? Strike! Mike dominates the bowling alley. But hold on tight because the excitement didn't stop there...His brilliant wife saw an opportunity and swooped in to steal a win of her own! Lights, Cameras, and Injections! Mike and Jack

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27: Diabetes On The Frontline

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2023/10/08

Jack talks of an old lady collapsing on TV program 999: on the frontline during a hypoglycemic episode, what happens next Mike can't believe!! A genuinely shocking story! Do you feel that our perception of diabetes might be all wrong? TV, you've got some serious sugar issues when it comes to diabetes! Diabetes isn't a choice, it's a reality we face daily. Ignorance won't change the truth! Maybe a movie would though? Nightshift and Pain have Mike and Jack feeling like zombies on a rampage! Good

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26: Stepping Up Your Game

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2023/10/01

Jack's 10 Mile walk for Diabetes UK took an unexpected turn with an injury messing up his levels, and something alarming happened on the train to London! Meanwhile, Mike is fighting against retinopathy and maculopathy, but his control recently has been blinding! Even though he still can't see when he was diagnosed! Have you ever wondered how pain shapes us? Join Jack's weekly discovery as he unravels the complex web of life's challenges regarding pain and diabetes control. We've crowned the Carb

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25: Take Action, Be Active and Be Better

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2023/09/24

Forget the struggles as we focus on the wins while Jack avoids milkshakes and clowns for Mikes diaversary! (Should not be missed) We're excited to announce that we are planning a charity boxing match for the diabetes community, but we need your help! Exercise isn't just good for your body and mind, it's also positively impacting diabetes control. Don't skip your fitness (or do!) Listener wins mean everything! But when the NHS app mistakenly called Mike a type 2 diabetic, his reaction was priceless

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24: Diabetes, Diet and Consistency

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2023/09/17

A consistent routine in what you do, when you inject, and what you eat. Does it help diabetes? Does it help your life style? Does it help with your mental health? Of course it does. Jack and Mike take different paths with their consistency in this episode. Discover if you can still be positive despite a mini diabetes burnout. We're back with Jack's Discovery, Listener Wins, Guess the carbs (only 2 weeks left), as well as the new segment Funny Story which had us cracking up in this laughter packed

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23: Food & Self-Discipline with Diabetes

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2023/09/10

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 same for the insulin you inject or fuse. Guess The Carbs game is coming to a close, it is literally ending this month! so head over

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22: Self Belief / Dexcom Vs Libre Review

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2023/09/03

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 when Jack and Mike have identical blood glucose levels, but it happens! Mike dual wears the Dexcom g7 and

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21: Diabetes Comic / Positive Mind Set

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2023/08/27

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 glucose levels, can you guess the carbs (with a very special guest doing the jingle) which you can win a amazon

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20: Carbs, Units and Diabetic Honeymoon Period

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2023/08/20

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 Glucose Levels, Wins and Struggles, Can you guess the carbs and listener wins! Enjoy! PS. The ending is hilarious

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19: Diabetes Questions and Answers

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2023/08/13

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, we couldn't do them all!

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18: Day Trips with Diabetes

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2023/08/06

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 voucher.

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17: Down with diabetes (burnout)

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2023/07/30

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 with words of.... laughter. This episode is not to be missed!

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16: Libre 2 Update (CGM)

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2023/07/23

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 comes on this podcast to talk about dinner and flying ants! (we found out later that we recorded on national flying ant day

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15: Mental Health & Type 1 Diabetes

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2023/07/16

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, haha!) and the new game Can You Guess The Carbs in which you can win an amazon voucher in.

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14: Type 1 Diabetes and Hollyoaks

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2023/07/09

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!

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13: Oh My OmniPod

We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes ·

2023/07/02

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!

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