In this episode of We Are T1D, Mike and Jack bring their unique humor and honesty to the daily realities of managing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). They recount a hilarious attempt to edit video in a coffee shop (that quickly turned chaotic), talk about T1D mishaps with food choices like the infamous Chicken Kiev burger, and share how they stay resilient through unexpected highs and lows.

Between tales of football coaching struggles and insulin pen mishaps, the duo dives deep into what it’s really like living with T1D.

Listeners will enjoy stories of tech failures, blood sugar spikes, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with diabetes management. Mike and Jack also celebrate listener achievements and share plans for Diabetes Awareness Month, aiming to create more content and spread T1D awareness.

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1. Intro to the Episode – (0:00)
   Mike and Jack kick things off with laughter and introduce the chaos that’s to come.

2. The Coffee Shop Calamity – (3:15)
   A tech lesson gone wrong at Costa Coffee, plus why Wi-Fi and blood sugar don't mix!

3. Chicken Kiev and Blood Sugar Spikes – (10:30)
   Jack shares his TikTok-inspired chicken Kiev burger mishap and the struggles of T1D food choices.

4. Football Coaching Woes – (16:45)
   Mike recounts his challenges coaching a football team while keeping his blood sugars in check.

5. Diabetes Awareness Month Plans – (25:10)
   Mike and Jack discuss their content goals for Diabetes Awareness Month, promising more T1D stories.

6. Listener Wins and Community Highlights – (31:00)
   Celebrating the achievements of their T1D community with inspiring listener wins.

7. Outro and Upcoming Content – (40:00)
   Mike and Jack wrap up, encouraging listeners to join in for more T1D adventures.