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

Type 1 John - Day 8 - Getting Shorter?

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

Show Notes

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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