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

Episodes

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  Type 1 John - Day 24 - The Drugs Haul! 12.08.2026 17m

  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 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 23 - The weigh-in. Again. 11.08.2026 13m

  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 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 22 - Yesterday I had the scariest moment of my life! 10.08.2026 15m

  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 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 21 - My secret place! 09.08.2026 14m

  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 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 20 - You are giving me a headache! 08.08.2026 10m

  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 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 19 - The letter from the hospital 07.08.2026 12m

  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 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 18 - When everything had to stop 06.08.2026 14m

  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 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 17 - In trouble with the Dr abroad 05.08.2026 14m

  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 14m

  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 15m

  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 11m

  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 13m

  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 12m

  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 11m

  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 12m

  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 13m

  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 9m

  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 15m

  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 17m

  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 15m

  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