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If you're a type 1 diabetic, surgery comes with a few extra challenges. Fasting the night before. Relying on others to monitor your blood sugars while you're under anesthetic. Stress. New drugs. Sedentary recovery days. There's a lot to consider!Fortunately for us (unfortunately for her), Tracy recently took a spill on a cycling trip and landed up getting collar bone surgery. In this episode, she shares her top tips for preparing for and coping with an operation -- without letting your diabetes run totally wild. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

When your blood sugar is low, it feels like you could you empty an all-you-can-eat buffet. You eat until the panic passes. And when your blood sugar eventually comes up, what follows is an exhausting roller-coaster of highs and lows. Every type one diabetic knows that feeling. But it is possible to correct lows without ruining the rest of your day. In fact, many lows can be resolved in just 15 minutes with minimal symptoms. In this episode Cait and Tracy discuss:Why over-treating lows is not worth it.The sugary snacks that make hypos worse.Taking charge of fear, panic, and confusion.Tips for staying safe when severely low.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

This one is for the type ones on multiple daily injections. Ever thought about getting a pump? Not sure if it's right for you? We're right there with you. It's a big decision and there's so much to consider from lifestyle concerns to treatment goals and changing tech.  Cait and Tracy take a deep dive into their own mixed feelings on pumps, including questions like:Will a pump improve your time in range?Can an HCL pump give you peace and freedom?The exciting future of insulin pumps.Site changes vs injections.How to think about the pump decision.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

The Omnipod 5 is a tubeless, automated insulin pump that adjusts your dose for you. People say it's a game changer. But we wanted to hear directly from a type 1 diabetic who uses this tech every day. Fortunately we know the perfect person for the job. Temi (aka the diabetic doctor) recently switched to the Omnipod 5. She's tuned in, clued up, and totally honest about the realities of life with T1D. In this episode, Cait quizzes her about:How the Omnipod reduces her mental burden. Learning to trust the algorithm.Exercise, nighttime lows, and takeaways on the pump.Dealing with CGM fails.When 'manual mode' makes sense.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

If you live with diabetes, you know that ketones can be really dangerous. But do you know when to test for them? And what to do if they’re high?If you’re anything like us, your ketone test strips are probably expired and buried at the back of a cupboard.That’s why we’re breaking down everything you need to know to avoid a ketone-related medical emergency. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Some days we barely make it to lunch but influencers, health nuts, and weight loss gurus have long been promoting intermittent fasting. They promise benefits like  improved gut health, weight loss, and even a longer life. What about improved time in range? Are intermittent eating patterns beneficial for diabetics? Are they even safe? Or is this just another dodgy Instagram trend?In this week's episode:What is intermittent fasting?Can diabetics fast safely?Can fasting improve time-in-range or make diabetes easier?Risks to consider.Tracy's fasting revelation.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

There's no way to sugar coat it. If you're diabetic, you're at increased risk of high cholesterol. And when the two conditions combine, it can hit you in the heart like your first breakup. Luckily, we've got you covered!In this episode, we unpack everything you know to keep those arteries in tip-top shape, including:Understanding your blood test results. Good cholesterol vs bad cholesterol.Lifestyle tips to keep the doc away.The great egg debate!Plus Cait and Tracy argue over the pros and cons of statins (cholesterol-lowering medication).We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

News of an ongoing clinical trial has taken the diabetes community by storm. After receiving an islet cell transplant and a new anti-rejection drug called tegoprubart, at least six patients with type one diabetes are now producing their own insulin. The media is calling the treatment a "functional cure". But if you've lived with diabetes for a while, you might have a healthy dose of skepticism. In this episode, Cait and Tracy discuss what this news might mean for diabetics, why this drug is different, and how it feels to hear the word "cure" floating around. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Mornings with diabetes are a little complicated. There's caffeine to think about and hormones trying to wake us up. Plus the rush to get to work on time. It can be a recipe for spiky blood sugars. Some diabetics swear by a carb-free breakfast to make the morning that little bit simpler. But it doesn't work for everyone. In this episode, we settle the eggs vs toast debate once and for all.Episode highlights:⚠️Why blood sugar spikes in the mornings. ⌛ How breakfast can impact your lunchtime dose.🤠 How to choose the breakfast that works for you.💉 Why you might need insulin for a zero-carb meal. 🍳 Yummy low-carb breakfast ideas.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Welcome to our new series, That One Thing, where we cover one habit, medicine, or strategy that could improve your diabetes management. Managing diabetes is hard. So we try to tackle just one thing at a time.  This week, we’re talking about pre-bolusing — the simple (but not always easy) act of taking insulin before you eat.We break down: Our own pre-bolus fails - and how to avoid them.How to know if your insulin timing is off.Why insulin works fast one meal - and slow the next.Tips for pre-bolusing in a restaurant. How to make pre-bolusing feel less annoying. Listen now.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

There seems to be some confusion. Friends, journalists, chatty strangers and even doctors confuse type 1 diabetes with type 2. The results? At best, an annoying conversation. At worst, a dangerous misdiagnosis. Could a new name be the answer? Or will renaming T1D simply reinforce the stigma around T2D?In our latest episode, we explore this hot button topic from every angle.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

We hate to be the bearer of bad news but if you're diabetic, you're at increased risk of high blood pressure (BP). And when the two conditions combine, the risks multiply. Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to prevent or lower high BP and we've got you covered!In this episode we unpack:What high BP means for the diabetic body.Why a BP test at the doctor's office won't give the full picture.How to measure BP properly at home.The meds, diet & lifestyle changes that bring BP down.Plus, how to cope with yet another scary number (we've been there). We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Continuous glucose monitors are a miracle...except when they're not. Sometimes they save our lives. Other times they fall off, lose signal, or even leave a nasty site infection. Tracy has been struggling with her Libre CGM so she took to Instagram to crowdsource solutions. And the diabetes community delivered! In this episode, we talk though all the tips and fixes for keeping your CGM stuck on and protecting the skin underneath. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Ever had a hypo on a bike with a herd of elephant looking on?A sweaty low in the middle of the weekly shop is adventure enough on its own but what happens when we take on real adventure with diabetes along for the ride?With her tent and her insulin on the back of her bike, Tracy and her friends recently traveled the Caprivi Strip in northeastern Namibia. We discuss what she packed and how she managed her diabetes, plus our tops tips for braving new adventures as a diabetic - and staying live at the same time. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Saying “I’ll get on top of my diabetes in 2026”  is easy. But making the goal stick past Feb is tough.In this episode (a re-release from last Jan), Tracy and I sit down with behavioural strategist Tereeza Ballantine to break down how to set diabetes goals that actually work — without perfectionism, guilt, or burnout. This isn’t fluffy stuff. It’s practical tools, neuroscience-backed insights, and a kinder way to work with your brain (even when it’s being unhelpful).We talk about:How to turn vague goals into achievable action plansWhy motivation disappears — and what to do when it doesHow to quiet your nasty inner criticThe difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindsetPlus, Cait's plan to reverse a real-life diabetes complication (without freaking out or giving up).Need a gentle nudge in the right direction for 2026? Here it is! ✨We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Take our 2-min listener survey. It would really help us out!In this episode, Cait and Tracy have a cosy end-of-year debrief on all things diabetes. The highs and lows. The goals reached, and the ones set aside for another year. The habits that helped and the life stuff that made it harder. Plus the laughs they had along the way and the listeners that made it all worthwhile!Episode highlights: How we're doing: an honest check-in.Our best diabetes hacks from 2025.Reflections on 1 year of Correction Dose.Tips for surviving the festive season.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Many diabetics have a complicated relationship with food and their bodies. We’re trained to obsess over carbs, weight, and exercise—while dealing with a tricky metabolism and the occasional 2am hypo-fueled fridge raid.  It’s no wonder unhelpful thoughts and habits can creep in and leave us miserable.  In this episode, Cait and Tracy speak to Sarah Lam, a diabetes psychologist with 30+ years of experience. We cover:The most common food and body struggles people with diabetes faceCait and Tracy’s own stories with binge eating and negative self-talk.Why diabetes increases the risk of eating disorders.Practical strategies for breaking these patterns.How to find professional help from someone who "gets it".If you're a diabetic struggling with these issues, here are some helpful resources.T1DE - a UK service for diabetics struggling with disordered eatingEating Disorders and Diabetes (National Eating Disorder Collaboration)T1D and Insulin Misuse (Institute for Eating Disorders)Diabulimia (Diabetes UK)Lynsey's story (Diabetes UK)Treating diabulimia (a psychologist from Diabetes Canada) Disordered eating in T1D teens (Breakthrough T1D) Videos:Patient story (YouTube) Treating diabulimia (a psychologist from Diabetes Canada) What is diabulimia? (interview with a psychiatrist, Diabetes UK) We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

We've covered keto. We've covered vegan. And honestly, it left us more confused than ever. What about those of us who aren't up for extremes? In a world flooded with diet advice, we cut through the noise and get back to basics. We explore guidance from diabetes charities, the NHS, and Zoe to answer the question, "What does a balanced, sensible diet look like for type 1 diabetics?" and "How can I make changes that actually stick?" Resources: Sweet Life, Diabetes UK, NHS Eatwell Guide, Zoe blog and podcastOur listeners get an exclusive 15% off on Frio insulin cooling wallets!Use code correctiondose15  while promotion lasts.If you're in the UK visit: http://www.friouk.com If you're in South Africa visit: http://www.friosouthafrica.comOr follows these links if you're in Spain, France, Portugal, Canada, AustraliaWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

How long does it last? Does it stay on? Is it hard to insert? Sounds dirty. But these are just a few of the questions you might have about the world's top two continuous glucose monitoring brands. In this episode, Cait (Libre 2 Plus user), and Tracy (Dexcom G6 user), insert new CGMs and discuss the pros and cons of the two brands including:comfortease of useaccuracywarm up timesapp featuresAfter all, if you're going to be attached to the thing, you're gonna need details!To see what the CGM application process looks like, check out the video version of this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Q-C-YJigwUseful links:Dexcom websiteFreestyle Libre websiteTensospray (Amazon)Tensospray (Takealot)We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Ever had a week where your insulin needs go nuts with no explanation? If you're a woman with T1D (just like the cool kids at Correction Dose), we might have the answer. The hormones that run the menstrual cycle can mess with glucose management...AND glucose management can mess with your cycle.In this episode, Tracy breaks down the biology behind the cycle - what's actually going on with all those hormones, and why it matters for your blood sugar.We also cover:How to track your cycle for better glucose managementWhat all this means if you're on the pillPlus, real-life tips from real-life lady T1Ds (hello, Dorito cravings and bloated bellies)Because managing T1D with a uterus deserves its own episode.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

You've probably heard that carbs are the enemy. And it makes sense. A carb-free meal can make for nice, steady post-meal glucose levels. But what if there's another way? New York Times bestselling author and type 1 diabetic Robby Barbaro has pioneered a diet that aims to increase insulin sensitivity and reduce long-term health issues for all kinds of diabetes and prediabetes with a vegan, low-fat, high-carb approach. His stats say it all: 90% time in range and an insulin to carb ratio of 75:1. That's just 1 unit of insulin for 75g of carbs or around 4 bananas!!! The standard dose is 10:1. Plus, he's a three time Ironman.  In this episode, we speak to Robby about:Why insulin sensitivity matters.How dietary fat impacts insulin needs.What a health, high-carb diet looks like.Insulin timing, slower eating, and other tips for glucose management.Risks and challenges when transitioning to this diet.Resources:1. @mindfuldiabeticrobby on Insta2. Recipes on masteringdiabetes.com3. The Mastering Diabetes book: Amazon, Takealot, Bookshop.org (which supports local bookshops in the UK). 4. The 5 stomach graphic Robby mentions.5. Volumetrics by Barbara Rolls (which influenced Robby)We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Signing up for a new piece of diabetes kit is a big decision. This thing is literally going to be attached to your body 24/7. It's going to help keep you alive. So why do we settle for advice from a well-meaning medical professional with a fully functioning pancreas? Or worse, a company rep.What we really need is an honest review from a real diabetic user! That's exactly what we're offering with this series. First up, a review of the Omnipod DASH with Dr Temi Olonisakin a London-based doctor, diabetes advocate and host of The Diabetes Brunch. Who knew that a user review could be a heap of fun!?Contact Temi @temidiabeticdoctor on socials and at [email protected] info about the Omnipod DASH is available here: https://www.omnipod.com/en-gb/what-is-omnipod/omnipod-dashWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

There's nothing like a 2am hypo alarm to interrupt a good night's sleep. Bad blood sugars = bad sleep. But did you know that it goes both ways? A few missed zzzs can contribute to blood sugar chaos the following day. Episode highlights:Why sleep is essential for good health.How sleep impacts type 1 diabetes.Science-backed tips for a good night's sleep (even when T1D gets in the way!)We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

What happens if a type 1 diabetic eats meat and nothing else? And when we say "nothing else" we mean absolutely nothing else. Some diabetics say the carnivore diet has improved their blood sugars and transformed their lives - but others warn of extreme health risks. So, will this radical lifestyle make you feel like king of the savannah or just plain offal? In this episode:How the carnivore diet changes insulin needs in T1DsWhy one T1D carnivore ended up in hospitalKey benefits, risks, and side effectsPractical tips for anyone considering this dietWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

You know that feeling when you meet another diabetic and they just get it? They know all the important stuff your doctor doesn't - like how it feels when someone says "Are you sure you can eat that?" or how to remove CGM glue. Bridget McNulty is the founder of Sweet Life, South Africa's biggest diabetes community, and an innovator in the diabetes education space. In this episode, Cait, Tracy, and Bridget talk about:The quack who botched her diagnosisFinding glimmers of joy in diabetesDiabetes education solutions for the South African contextAnd why connecting with other T1Ds is an absolute game changer!!!Plus, Bridget's top tips for connecting with other diabetics no matter where you live. You can find Sweet Life at:www.sweetlife.org.za on Facebook or on InstagramWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Ever wondered what happened to diabetics before insulin was discovered? Or how modern insulin was invented? Or what it was like to have diabetes 50 years ago? We were certainly curious. So in this episode, we dive into the history of type 1 diabetes - from ancient India to early glucose testing and modern pharmaceuticals. What we found was fascinating and left us feeling SO grateful to be diabetic in 2025 (and not 1825). Episode highlights:📜 Diabetes in ancient times. 💉 The gory origins of artificial insulin.🩺 Then vs now: diagnosis, testing, and injecting.🔎 The aha moment: how the pancreas became the prime suspect. 🐕 Plus, the answer to the question 'What do a dog, a mummy, a blender, and the ecoli virus, have to do with the history of diabetes?'We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Thinking of having a baby but not sure what to expect? You're not alone. Diabetic mums can have gorgeous, cuddly, perfectly healthy babies. But, as with many things in life, diabetes adds a whole lot of complexity to the process. Dr Cally Brits is a medical doctor and type one diabetic who recently gave birth to a healthy little boy. Tracy and Cait quiz her on the whole experience from pee stick to Pampers, including her fears and frustrations, how breastfeeding impacts blood glucose, and where the heck she kept her pump during childbirth. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

In universities and pharmaceutical labs all over the world, smart folks in lab coats are working on making life with diabetes a whole lot easier. From oral insulin to stem cells and a CGM you only change once a year, Cait and Tracy have done the research to figure out what's on the horizon and on the market for type one diabetes treatment. Plus, we figure out why talking about a cure is so darn emotional! Sources:Smart insulin - Nature, Diabetes UK, Science Daily, Nature 2, Medical News Today, MIT, New Atlas, Dual-hormone molecule - bioRxiv, MHE, Eversense - YouTube review, Eversense, Dexcom, Abbott Stem cell treatment - EMJ, Clinical Trials Arena Fierce Biotech, STATRaman spectroscopy - PubMed, Spectroscopy OnlineWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Dogs can be trained to detect low blood sugar in their type 1 diabetic best friend. For people without hypo awareness, this can be life saving - especially when tech fails or isn't available. And who wouldn't want a furry friend looking out for them when their glucose crashes?In this episode, we talk to Lucy Breytenbach from Honey's Garden - a non-profit that trains medical alert dogs - to find out how it works and what it takes to turn your pup into a furry CGM.  Useful links:Honey's Garden (South Africa)Medical Detection Dogs (UK)Hypo Hounds (UK)Article from Assistance Dogs InternationalWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Travel with type 1 diabetes requires some extra planning. There's the heat, the supplies, security scanners, new food, new activities, and long sedentary flights... but also so much joy and adventure.In this quick bonus episode, Cait and Tracy reflect on what they've learned from bikepacking adventures in Morocco, backpacking in China, and the delights (not) of airport security around the world.Useful links:4allfamily insulin travel caseFrio insulin walletsFreestyle Libre airport adviceDexcom airport adviceGeneral Advice for travel with T1 from Breakthrough T1DWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

What should I do if I have ketones? Does glucagon work after a glass (or bottle) of wine? And should I inject for a steak and salad? These are just a few of the questions that are answered by DAFNE - the diabetes management course that sounds like someone's great aunt!DAFNE stands for Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating. It's a free course offered by the NHS for type 1 diabetics. In this episode, Cait and Tracy discuss what Cait learned on the course - and debate whether they agree with DAFNE advice!We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

* If you're one of our wonderful T1D listeners, share this with someone special. So, someone in your life has type 1 diabetes. Have you ever wondered...Wait, can they eat that?What is that thing they're wearing?What should I do in an emergency? What causes diabetes anyway? Should I be offering more support?If that sounds familiar, then this episode is for your. We cover all the basics of type 1 diabetes plus the awkward questions you don't know how to ask. And we'll also let you in on all the things your type 1 buddy wishes you knew. (Trust us, we're diabetic too!)With any luck, you'll walk away less confused, better equipped, and ready to impress the T1 in your life.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Ever had a shivery, horrible, scary low in the middle of a long walk, rugby match, or spring clean? Ever had a medical professional tell you exercise with type one diabetes is dangerous? It's true, exercise can send you crashing or spiking. But mostly it's vital for your health and an absolute joy. Plus, it can turn your muscles into powerful insulin processing machines. But how do we run, lift weights, ride a unicycle, pole dance, or swim in the sea without sending our blood sugar into chaos?Fortunately, Tracy is the ideal person to answer that question. In this ep, she shares her experience as a diabetic adventure athlete and tells us what we need to do before, during and after exercise to keep our sugars cruising and our fun uninterrupted.  We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Should you mention diabetes on the first date? If not, then when is the right time? And if you and your date walk off into the sunset, how do you navigate diabetes as a couple? There's no one-size-fits-all answer but Tracy and Cait share their own romantic experiences as diabetics. Plus, a guest appearance from Cait's husband Tom who knows all about those 2am alarms and blood sugar mood swings! We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

As type 1 diabetics we're all partial experts on bolusing. We do it every day, multiple times a day. We've gathered so much data on ourselves. And yet, (at least for Cait and Tracy) it seems to go wrong quite often. This episode covers some of the maths and science behind calculating the perfect dose, plus plenty of tips and tricks for stress-free bolusing, and this month's T1D challenge (Spoiler: it's a good one!). We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Sinking all your time and energy into managing diabetes is a miserable way to live. But if you neglect diabetes, you'll end up feeling ill and stressed. The key to a happy life with diabetes is finding a balance, somewhere between those two extremes. But it's not easy! In this episode, Cait and Tracy speak to Sarah Lam, a diabetes psychologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. She had plenty of practical advice for T1Ds including how to dodge burnout, the concept of a "diabetes holiday" and knowing where to turn when things go sideways. 🎧🔥 We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

February's challenge is to test your basal insulin dose! Because getting basal right is a game changer for type 1 diabetes management. In this episode, Cait and Tracy talk about:Why we need insulin when we're not eatingWhy our basal requirements change throughout the day How basal insulin mimics the physiology of a non-diabeticA step-by-step process to test and adjust your basal Plus, the Dawn Phenomenon and Tracy's experience with fasting as a T1. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Most people give up on their New Year's resolutions by the 31st of Jan. As type 1 diabetics, we can't afford that luxury! To continue January's goal-setting theme (and make sure we set goals we can actually stick to) we spoke to behavioral strategist Tereeza Ballantine about:Her ultimate goal-setting strategy.How to deal with the negative voice in your head. The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Cait's action plan to reverse her background retinopathy.PLUS, we had a chat about how Tracy managed her diabetes while bikepacking around Zimbabwe (Spoiler. It involves a trillion billion glucose sweets). We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Our challenge for January is to set goals for our diabetes in 2025. But what exactly should we be aiming for? In this episode, Cait and Tracy break down the stats and science behind metrics like HbA1C, Time in Range, and glucose variability and share their personal experiences with the "big scary numbers". But it's not all about the numbers. This episode also covers tools for tracking your mental wellbeing. For a summary of this episode, check out our T1D cheat sheet.Here's a link to the Diabetes Distress Scale (mentioned in the episode).We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan. 

Cait and Tracy are on a mission to live their best lives with type 1 diabetes by taking on a new challenge every month.In this introductory episode they cover diagnosis stories, their go-to hypo snacks, and what they would say "no" to because of T1D (Spoiler: they're up for almost anything!). Come along for the ride! *This podcast does not constitute professional medical advice. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your diabetes management plan.We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.