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

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 sensor

Whether 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.

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Also check Mike's review of Freestyle Libre 2 vs Dexcom G7 here: https://wearet1d.com/libre-2-vs-dexcom-g7