Freestyle Libre Fails, CGM Anxiety & Type 1 Tech Troubles (With Sassy Banter, Of Course) episode artwork

EPISODE · May 10, 2025 · 30 MIN

Freestyle Libre Fails, CGM Anxiety & Type 1 Tech Troubles (With Sassy Banter, Of Course)

from We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes · host Michael Mcloughlin, Jack Scales

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack unpack the reality of living with unreliable diabetes tech — from Freestyle Libre sensor failures to the emotional stress of depending on CGMs that just don’t work. After five sensor fails in six weeks, Mike’s had enough, and he’s not holding back.Also in this episode:⚠️ How sensor failures trigger CGM anxiety (and why warm-ups now feel like betting on luck)🤺 The honest Freestyle Libre vs Dexcom debate — pros, cons, and user frustrations🍗 Post-birthday spikes, BBQ blood sugars, and Jack’s perfect homemade curry😂 The applicator disaster you won’t believe, and what not to do with a sensorWhether you're a long-time T1D tech user or new to the CGM game, this episode brings honest, funny, and relatable insight into diabetes life — with a good dose of banter thrown in.💬 Join the Conversation!Have you faced similar tech issues or have funny cooking stories? We want to hear from you! Reach out on social media or drop us a message—we love connecting with our community.🔗 Stay Connected:📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack🎙️ New Episodes Every Sunday!Subscribe, rate, and review to help grow the We Are T1D community—together, we can continue to share our experiences and support one another on this journey!Also check Mike's review of Freestyle Libre 2 vs Dexcom G7 here: https://wearet1d.com/libre-2-vs-dexcom-g7

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 10, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Freestyle Libre Fails, CGM Anxiety & Type 1 Tech Troubles (With Sassy Banter, Of Course)

0:00 30:55

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes?

This episode is 30 minutes long.

When was this We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes episode published?

This episode was published on May 10, 2025.

Can I download this We Are T1D : Type 1 Diabetes episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!