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

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  Type 1 John - Day 30 - Was it worth it? 18.08.2026 18мин

  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 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 29 - I can't get it down! 17.08.2026 13мин

  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 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 28 - WIFE'S BIRTHDAY RUINED 16.08.2026 13мин

  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 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 27 - MY WIFE WILL HATE THIS 15.08.2026 14мин

  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. 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 26 - I'VE BROKEN MY BACK! 14.08.2026 16мин

  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. 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 25 - Low Behaviour whilst in church! 13.08.2026 15мин

  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 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 24 - The Drugs Haul! 12.08.2026 17мин

  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 13мин

  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 15мин

  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 14мин

  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 10мин

  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 12мин

  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 14мин

  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 14мин

  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 14мин

  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 15мин

  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 11мин

  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 13мин

  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 12мин

  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 11мин

  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