Type 1 John - Winging it every day with Type 1 Diabetes
This podcast is for people with Type 1 diabetes who feel burnt out, imperfect, or like they're making it up as they go. Host John shares his own experiences of managing diabetes for over a decade, including the ups and downs of motivation and self-care. He aims to connect with others who feel similarly alone in their journey. The show offers a relatable, honest perspective on living with Type 1 diabetes.
Episodes
TYPE 1 JOHN - 38 - Are we all getting a pump?
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
Type 1 John - 37 - Time to pump it up?
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
Type 1 John - 36 - I've had to call the Dr.
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
TYPE 1 JOHN - 35 - Why did my body do this!
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
TYPE 1 JOHN - 34 - Your child suddenly gets 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
Type 1 John - 33 - Saluting the Mum and Dads
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 - 32 - John's wife faces your questions!
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
Type 1 John - 31 - Enough of ME ME ME!
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?
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!
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 BIRTHDAY RUINED
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
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!
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 - Low Behaviour whilst in church!
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!
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.
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!
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 - My secret place!
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!
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
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
Type 1 John - Day 18 - When everything had to stop
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
Type 1 John - Day 17 - In trouble with the Dr abroad
TODAY - Day 17 - In trouble with the Dr abroad - a cautionary tale for you if you're going travelling soon.
AND - The one thing as a child, that was almost as exciting as Christmas and birthdays, that has now come back to bite me!
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 hou
Type 1 John - Day 16 - The hypo - as it happens...
Day 16 - The hypo - as it happens..
We should change the title of this podcast from Type 1 John to 'Hypo John'.
TODAY: Hear the hypo in the night. AND my first proper 'panic hypo' - which ended with a Dad fail that I'll always regret.
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
Type 1 John - Day 15 - Has it all been worth it
Type 1 John - Day 15 - Has it all been worth it?
TODAY: Have you ever gone hypo, and then immediately forgotten and carried on with what you were doing? I did.
AND - Things they make more difficult - on purpose - to annoy us.
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
Type 1 John - Day 14 - Faking acting normal in public
Day 14 - Faking acting normal in public!
TODAY: Having to small talk with people whilst inside your head is doing somersaults. Covering up the hypo!
AND: Can you hypo whilst being type 2??
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
Type 1 John - Day 13 - Injecting in my bum?
TODAY - DAY 13 - Injecting in my bum? The first fears of injecting yourself. AND alarms in the middle of the night getting into your dreams...
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 i
Type 1 John - Day 12 - Running out of insulin miles from home!
TODAY - DAY 12 - Running out of insulin and your hundreds of miles from home.
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 makin
Type 1 John - Day 11 - Mum's worried about me!
TODAY - DAY 11 - Is any of this working? It's time to do a proper reset.
And Mum's worried about me.
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 10 - Taking my trousers off.
TODAY - DAY 10 - THE most embarrassing thing I’ve ever done, on my own, in the shed at the bottom of our garden! AND the early wake up call that I didn’t understand.
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 myse
Type 1 John - Day 9 - The Real Reason I Wing It
This is Day 9:
The reason why I say I "wing it"! And we play the 'Hypo Guessing Game' and un-box something VERY exciting!
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 ca
Type 1 John - Day 8 - Getting Shorter?
This is Day 8:
Getting Shorter? And a difficult email that's making me do a difficult thing.
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 ho
Type 1 John - Day 7 - I prefer being Type 1!
This is Day 7:
Why I prefer being type 1 diabetic. We talk LADA and chicken fajitas!
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 6 - Escaping Hospital!
Hi, I'm John.
Type 1 John - Day 6 - Escaping Hospital!
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 friends along the way too.
If you'v
Type 1 John - Day 5 - The Rush To Hospital!
Hi, I'm John.
Type 1 John - Day 5 - The Rush To Hospital!
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 friends along the way too.
If yo
Type 1 John - Day 4 - The Biggest Challenge Of My Life!
Hi, I'm John.
This is Day 4 - The biggest challenge of my life!
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 friends along the way too.
Type 1 John - Day 3 - Finally Finding Out I'm Diabetic!
Hi, I'm John.
This is Day 3 - Finally finding out I was diabetic.
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 friends along the way to
Type 1 John - Day 2 - How I got into the mess!
Hi, I'm John.
This is Day 2. "How I got into the mess!"
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 friends along the way too.
If you'
Type 1 John - Day 1 - The hypo on the moors!
Hi, I'm John.
This is Day 1. And it starts with a hypo in the middle of no where.
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 friends
Type 1 John - After 10 years of this, it's time to get a grip!
Hi, I'm John.
Last year I lost my job. I've just turned 50. My back's a mess.
And my HbA1c isn't where I want it to be.
I've had Type 1 diabetes for ten years and if I'm honest, I've mostly just been winging it.
Lately I've felt like I'm slipping into a bit of a spiral. I'm clearly at a crunch point.
So I've set myself one simple challenge: 30 days to finally get a grip... before diabetes gets a g
Type 1 John - Promo
If you're feeling burnt out by Type 1 diabetes, fed up with trying to be perfect, or simply feel like you're making it up as you go along, you're not alone.
I'm John, and I'm Type 1 Diabetic. And I've been winging it for too long.
Time to get a grip...
For 30 days, I'm keeping an honest daily diary of life with Type 1 diabetes. Can it help? Have a listen to my little idea...
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