This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack tackle the ins and outs of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) — those little gadgets that keep an eye on your sugars around the clock, often with a bit of drama thrown in for good measure. From the beeping alerts that can wake you at 3 AM to the occasional sensor mishap, they explore how these devices can be both lifesavers and sources of anxiety.

Join the duo as they delve into the specifics of CGMs, including their functionality, the different types available in the UK, and why trend arrows are a game changer. They share personal anecdotes, laugh at the chaos that comes with using CGMs, and even take a peek at some hilarious Reddit stories about sensor mishaps.

What to Expect:

• The basics of how CGMs work and why they're essential for Type 1 diabetics

• The difference between the Dexcom and Libre systems

• Real-life tales of sensor struggles and triumphs

• Tips for keeping your CGM stuck on, even through showers

• Future tech: What could CGMs look like in the coming years?

  
  

“Without CGMs, diabetes would be 100 times harder.” – Mike

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Diabetes UK – Continuous Glucose Monitoring

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This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack are in stitches as they share a listener story from Liam in Dublin — and trust us, it’s one for the ages.

What starts as a chill Friday night pint with friends quickly spirals into low blood sugar mayhem: spilled beer, frantic carb-grabbing, a very nosey dog, and the new nickname “Liam the Low Machine.”

If you’ve ever had a hypo strike at the worst possible time, you’ll relate hard. Liam’s story perfectly captures how Type 1 diabetes is equal parts terrifying and hilarious — especially when you’re wobbling like a toddler while trying not to soak your mates.

Expect laughs, tangents, and classic Mike & Jack banter as they break it down.

In this episode:

• Liam’s Dublin night out gone wrong (and right)
• The dog that made everything 10x more chaotic
• Bouncing sugars, pint spills & “acting normal” fails
• Why T1D is terrifying and hilarious in equal measure

Memorable Quote:

"It’s little disasters like that that make T1D terrifying and hilarious." – Liam

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Extra Resource:

Diabetes UK – Hypoglycaemia (hypos)

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Critical hypoglycemia is no joke — it’s the kind of low blood sugar where you can’t even treat yourself anymore. In this episode, Mike and Jack dive into what critical hypos are, how to spot the signs, and the emergency steps everyone with Type 1 (and their mates) should know.

We keep it real with our own scary experiences, plus some wild stories from Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube — from collapsing at weddings to hypo-zombies in nightclubs. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and most importantly, you’ll learn how to stay safe when sugars crash hard.

💡 In this episode:

• What counts as critical hypoglycemia

• The red-flag symptoms you can’t ignore

• Glucagon, fast-acting sugar & when to call 999/911

• Scary but real hypo stories from the internet

• How to prevent and prepare for severe lows

  
  

📌 Quote of the week:
“Cheers for keeping me alive, mate — sorry about the sticky kitchen tiles.”

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🔗 Extra resource: JDRF – Severe Hypoglycemia

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