Join us as Mike and Jack dive into their weekly wins and struggles, with Mike sharing his ambitions to create social media content and Jack rediscovering his love for art and graffiti. They also discuss the challenges of maintaining motivation and the impact of the summer heat on their daily lives.

In a candid conversation, the hosts open up about their recent hypo experiences, highlighting the importance of treating lows and the support they receive from loved ones. Mike shares a particularly challenging hypo episode at work, while Jack recounts a frightening morning hypo that left him feeling drained and disoriented.

On a lighter note, the episode features listener wins, including the incredible achievement of Marcus and Lisa from Step by Step the Jog, who walked from Land's End to John O'Groats, raising over £5,555 for Diabetes UK.

• 00:00 - Welcome back
• 01:11 - Wins & Struggles
• 08:28 - Going to London
• 10:22 - Yo, what is your average, bruv
• 13:00 - Food and London
• 21:20 - Do you pre bolus for food or don't you do it
• 23:22 - Jacks Hypo Horror
• 30:25 - Mikes Hypo at Work
• 36:05 - Listener Wins

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New episodes are released every Sunday & Wednesday

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This week, we dive into a hilarious listener story from Dan, who shares his unforgettable trip to Thailand. Dan, a Type 1 Diabetic, steps out of his comfort zone for a week-long vacation in thailand leading to some comical and nerve-wracking moments. From the initial excitement of exploring one of the world's largest markets to the unexpected monkey business, Daniel's story is a rollercoaster of emotions and laughs.

Join us as we laugh our way through Daniel's escapade, discuss the challenges of managing T1D while travelling, and ponder the idea of adding listener wins to our midweek episodes. This episode is sure to brighten your day and remind you of the unpredictable nature of living with Type 1 Diabetes.

• 00:00 - Welcome to the midweek episode
• 00:48 - Listener Story from Dan
• 07:00 - Have we been thai?
• 10:00 - Submit your wins
• 10:24 - Listener wins on wednesday or sunday?

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New episodes are released every Sunday & Wednesday

PS. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please go to the website https://wearet1d.com/guest-booking and fill out the form.

Also, don't forget to vote for us in the British Podcast Awards! Your support means the world to us. Visit https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting, search for "We Are T1D," and cast your vote. Thank you!

In this episode, Ruby Valentino shares her personal journey with T1D, from her diagnosis at 13 to her experiences managing diabetes while pursuing a career in acting and singing.

Ruby opens up about the challenges she faced, including dealing with misconceptions and stigma at school, and how she found inspiration in celebrities like Nick Jonas. She also discusses the pivotal moments that led her to become an advocate for T1D awareness on social media, and the impact it has had on her life and others.

We delve into the importance of representation in media, Ruby's viral Disney-themed diabetes remixes, and her upcoming transition to using a pump. The episode is filled with laughter, relatable stories, and invaluable insights into living with Type 1 Diabetes as well as a lot of talk about films with type 1 diabetes.

• 00:00 - Ruby Valentino joins us this week to talk about type one diabetes
• 03:13 - Ruby's diagnoses story
• 06:42 - Diabetes back then
• 11:12 - I had a bad episode when I was 18
• 15:02 - Media hides type 1 diabetes
• 21:18 - What kind of hypos do you get
• 28:48 - What do you think of your diabetes team?
• 32:03 - Tried to reverse type 1 diabetes
• 34:18 - Ruby has some good news
• 47:12 - Favourite meal if wasnt diabetic
• 52:30 - Social Media and Diabetes
• 57:03 - You wrote a Disney song about diabetes for kids
• 01:00:34 - We play Rubys song about diabetes
• 01:04:34 - Follow Ruby on social media

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New episodes are released every Sunday & Wednesday

PS. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please go to the website https://wearet1d.com/guest-booking and fill out the form.

Also, don't forget to vote for us in the British Podcast Awards! Your support means the world to us. Visit https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting, search for "We Are T1D," and cast your vote. Thank you!