Correction Dose
Science, stories, and practical tips to help you navigate type 1 diabetes like a boss.
Hosted by Cait Macleod and Tracy Sanders
Assistant editor Helen le Roux
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Instagram: @type1tracy and @correctiondose
Email: cait@correctiondose.com
Episodes
55 episodes
What Diabetes Does to Your Teeth
Type 1 diabetes tries to cause havoc all over the body, and the mouth is no exception. Nasty stuff like gum disease, cavities, and bad breath are all linked to T1D . Fortunately, there is plenty you can do about it. In this episode Cait a...
We tried a new CGM! Syai Ultra review
A tiny new CGM, a built-in AI chatbot and a 30-minute warm-up… could this be the future of glucose monitoring? And have we finally found a CGM that actually stays on Tracy’s skin?There’s a heap of new CGMs appearing on the market these d...
Do You Need a Diabetes Coach? The Pros, Cons & Red Flags
You can get a tennis coach, a running coach, even a birth coach! So why not a diabetes coach? Diabetes is hard. And an endo appointment once a year can only cover so much. Instagram is full of self-proclaimed diabetes coaches promi...
#051: “I Can Do Hard Things”: Tracy’s 1,100km Cycle Adventure
What happens when a type 1 diabetic cycles 1,100km across Norway? Tracy tells all about her big adventure: the mountain climbs, the beautiful views, the strange magic of meeting another diabetic along the way. And why sometimes sta...
#050: How To Do a Post-Holiday T1D Reset
When we go away on holiday, diabetes comes too. We do our best to adjust. Different food. Different exercise. Different weather. Maybe more alcohol. Maybe even a time difference. Then we come home and it’s time to return to the old...
#049: How To Have Your Best T1D Year With Neil Greathouse (Part 2)
Here's part two of Cait's chat with Neil Greathouse, one of the best-loved people in the T1 community. In this episode, Neil shares the challenges he's setting to help T1Ds like us build game-changing habits. We talk about:
#048: How to Have Your Best T1D Year with Neil Greathouse (Part 1)
Neil Greathouse is one of the best-loved people in the T1 community - and in this episode you’ll find out why. We chat about:🌳 Why small habits make a big difference.🎤 Neil’s no-shame, all-positive, a...
#047: Diabetes at Work: How to Stay Employed (and Alive)
Doing the work of a pancreas can feel like a full-time job.Unfortunately, most of us already have one of those.Whether you're sitting in meetings, working shifts, dealing with difficult customers, travelling for work, or just tryi...
#046: Is Diabetes Tech Overrated?
This week, we’re keeping it simple. Just a good old chat between two diabetic friends. We cover the stuff that’s on our minds. Including 📱 Cait’s hot take: “Diabetes tech is a little overrated!” ❓ Why Tracy is wearing tw...
#045: Could You Have Hashimoto's Disease? 1 in 5 Type 1s Do
Feeling exhausted? Struggling with weight gain, stubborn blood sugars, or brain fog?It might just be diabetes. Heck, it might just be life! But for 1 in 5 type 1 diabetics, it's something else. People with type 1 diabetes are...
#044: How to Overcome a Fear of Hypos
Hypos are scary. Objectively scary. But if you live a healthy life with type 1 diabetes, you can't avoid them.Fearing hypos can make you miserable. It can also have real consequences for your diabetes management. Avoiding them might mea...
#043: What's the Deal With Ozempic & T1D?
Drugs like Ozempic started out as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. But in recent years they've exploded onto the mainstream. 1 in 8 Americans now use GLP-1s for weight loss. 1.6 million Brits do the same. So what about type 1 diabet...
#042: Diabetes Ate My Hunger Cues
When you're a type 1 diabetic, your food decisions aren't just about hunger. They're about blood sugars, exercise plans, insulin on board, and the fear of going low. Sometimes we have to eat when we aren't hungry. And sometimes we feel fa...
#041: Endo Red Flags (And How to Get More From Your Appointments)
A good endocrinologist can be a game changer for type 1 diabetes management. The best ones empower you with info, build your confidence, and make you feel like you're in safe hands. The worst ones leave you ashamed and unprepared to tackle the ...
Why Am I High? (And Other Diabetes Mysteries)
Have you ever had the same meal twice with the same insulin dose and got a totally different result? We have. Sometimes diabetes just doesn't make any sense. The diabetes maths stops mathing, as the kids say. It's unbelievably frustrating! ...
#039: Need surgery? What now?
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 conside...
#038: How to Fix a Hypo Fast (Without Stress or Highs)
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. <...
#037: To pump or not to pump?
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 t...
#036: Could the Omnipod 5 change your life?
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 ...
#035: Got ketones? What now?
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 ...
#034: Is intermittent fasting worth it?
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 ...
#033: High cholesterol? What now?
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, ...
#032: A Diabetes Cure? Let’s Talk About It
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 ins...