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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 51 MIN

#90: Racing, Recovery and a PhD: How Sophie Watts Does It All With Type 1 Diabetes

from The Stripped Pod · host Stripped Supply Diabetes Service

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers.On today's episode, we’re joined by Queensland sprint cyclist Sophie Watts, a high‑performing athlete living with type 1 diabetes who’s competed on the world stage while juggling racing, recovery, and even getting her PhD.Follow Sophie Watts on Instagram @_sophwattsBecome our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠.Want to support our show? We knew you were a BGL (bloody great legend)! Click 'follow' or 'subscribe' wherever you listen to this podcast (bonus BGL points if you leave a review too!).This episode was brought to you by Omnipod.This podcast will discuss the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System and Pod Experience Kit. The Pod Experience Kit is a needle-free, non-functioning Pod. It will not deliver insulin. The PEK does not include a physical Controller. Order your PEK today online at: https://bit.ly/omnipod-pekAlways read the label and follow the directions for use. The Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System is a single hormone insulin delivery system intended to deliver U-100 insulin subcutaneously for the management of type 1 diabetes in persons aged 2 and older requiring insulin. Refer to the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System User Guide and https://www.omnipod.com/safety for complete safety information including indications, contraindications, warnings, cautions, and instructions. Always read the labels and follow the directions for use.©2026 Insulet Corporation. All rights reservedTIME STAMPS00:00 Introduction00:45 Highs & Lows10:37 Meet Sophie14:15 Sophie’s Diagnosis & Tech16:37 Diving into sport24:48 An average week as an athlete27:23 BGLs & Training Days35:29 A word from our sponsor37:45 Competitions & adrenaline41:41 Sophie’s ‘whoopsie’ moment43:41 Dealing with pressure47:27 Rapid fire finisher

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers.On today's episode, we’re joined by Queensland sprint cyclist Sophie Watts, a high‑performing athlete living with type 1 diabetes who’s competed on the world stage while juggling racing, recovery, and even getting her PhD.Follow Sophie Watts on Instagram @_sophwattsBecome our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠.Want to support our show? We knew you were a BGL (bloody great legend)! Click 'follow' or 'subscribe' wherever you listen to this podcast (bonus BGL points if you leave a review too!).This episode was brought to you by Omnipod.This podcast will discuss the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System and Pod Experience Kit. The Pod Experience Kit is a needle-free, non-functioning Pod. It will not deliver insulin. The PEK does not include a physical Controller. Order your PEK today online at: https://bit.ly/omnipod-pekAlways read the label and follow the directions for use. The Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System is a single hormone insulin delivery system intended to deliver U-100 insulin subcutaneously for the management of type 1 diabetes in persons aged 2 and older requiring insulin. Refer to the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System User Guide and https://www.omnipod.com/safety for complete safety information including indications, contraindications, warnings, cautions, and instructions. Always read the labels and follow the directions for use.©2026 Insulet Corporation. All rights reservedTIME STAMPS00:00 Introduction00:45 Highs & Lows10:37 Meet Sophie14:15 Sophie’s Diagnosis & Tech16:37 Diving into sport24:48 An average week as an athlete27:23 BGLs & Training Days35:29 A word from our sponsor37:45 Competitions & adrenaline41:41 Sophie’s ‘whoopsie’ moment43:41 Dealing with pressure47:27 Rapid fire finisher

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