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

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  Type 1 John - Day 17 - In trouble with the Dr abroad 05.08.2026 14min

  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 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've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Website: www.type1john.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 16 - The hypo - as it happens... 04.08.2026 14min

  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 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've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Website: www.type1john.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 15 - Has it all been worth it 03.08.2026 15min

  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 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've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Website: www.type1john.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 14 - Faking acting normal in public 02.08.2026 11min

  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 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've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Website: www.type1john.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 13 - Injecting in my bum? 01.08.2026 13min

  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 it out loud - so I can't ignore it anymore. And hopefully making a few friends along the way too. If you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Website: www.type1john.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 12 - Running out of insulin miles from home! 31.07.2026 12min

  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 making a few friends along the way too. If you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Website: www.type1john.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 11 - Mum's worried about me! 30.07.2026 11min

  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. And hopefully making a few friends along the way too. If you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Website: www.type1john.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 10 - Taking my trousers off. 29.07.2026 12min

  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 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've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Website: www.type1john.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 9 - The Real Reason I Wing It 28.07.2026 13min

  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 can't ignore it anymore. And hopefully making a few friends along the way too. If you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Website: www.type1john.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 8 - Getting Shorter? 27.07.2026 9min

  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 hopefully making a few friends along the way too. If you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 www.type1john.com 
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  Type 1 John - Day 7 - I prefer being Type 1! 26.07.2026 15min

  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 making a few friends along the way too. If you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Message here: type1john@icloud.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 6 - Escaping Hospital! 25.07.2026 17min

  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've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Message here: type1john@icloud.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 5 - The Rush To Hospital! 24.07.2026 15min

  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 you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Message here: type1john@icloud.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 4 - The Biggest Challenge Of My Life! 23.07.2026 11min

  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. If you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Message here: type1john@icloud.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 3 - Finally Finding Out I'm Diabetic! 22.07.2026 10min

  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 too. If you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Message here: type1john@icloud.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 2 - How I got into the mess! 21.07.2026 15min

  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've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John You can hear the start of this challenge here: https://pod.fo/e/44d8f5 Message here: type1john@icloud.com
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  Type 1 John - Day 1 - The hypo on the moors! 20.07.2026 11min

  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 along the way too. If you've ever looked around and thought everyone else seems to have diabetes completely sorted, come and have a look at my mess. It's not perfect diabetes. But it is honest diabetes. If any of this sounds like you, hit subscribe and come along for the ride. Maybe we can remind each other that we're not nearly as alone, as we sometimes think. John Message here: type1john@icloud.com
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  Type 1 John - After 10 years of this, it's time to get a grip! 17.07.2026 8min

  After 10 years of winging Type 1 diabetes, I’ve hit a crunch point. I’ve set myself a 30-day mission to finally get a grip—before it gets a grip on me. The story of a normal bloke trying to navigate through a complicated condition, that he’s been in denial about for years.
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  Type 1 John - Promo 06.06.2026 4min

  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? Listen to my little idea.....