Podcast
Correction Dose
Hosted by Cait Macleod & Tracy Sanders · EN
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
https://linktr.ee/correctiondose
Instagram: @type1tracy and @correctiondose
Email: cait@correctiondose.com
23episodes
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#041: Endo Red Flags (And How to Get More From Your Appointments)
1w ago00:26:41Tap to summarizeA 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 many challenges of this condition. As if we don't have enough to deal with!Tracy and Cait discuss:What a great endo does (and doesn't do).How to get the most out of your appointment. How to advocate for better care if your needs aren't met.When it's time to "break up" with your endo.Our best and worst doc stories. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
Transcribe →Why Am I High? (And Other Diabetes Mysteries)
2w ago00:33:09Tap to summarizeHave 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! Fortunately, there is almost always an underlying cause or pattern that explains an unexpected blood sugar -- if you look hard enough. In this episode, we bring you the ultimate blood sugar troubleshooting guide so you can switch on diabetes detective mode whenever you need it and, hopefully, turn chaos into calm. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
Transcribe →#039: Need surgery? What now?
3w ago00:21:40Tap to summarizeIf 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 cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
Transcribe →#038: How to Fix a Hypo Fast (Without Stress or Highs)
Apr 2800:33:17Tap to summarizeWhen 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 cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
Transcribe →#037: To pump or not to pump?
Apr 2100:33:09Tap to summarizeThis 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 cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
Transcribe →#036: Could the Omnipod 5 change your life?
Apr 1400:27:49Tap to summarizeThe 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 cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
Transcribe →#035: Got ketones? What now?
Apr 700:28:40Tap to summarizeIf 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 cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
Transcribe →#034: Is intermittent fasting worth it?
Mar 3100:34:20Tap to summarizeSome 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 cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
Transcribe →#033: High cholesterol? What now?
Mar 2400:28:53Tap to summarizeThere'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 cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
Transcribe →#032: A Diabetes Cure? Let’s Talk About It
Mar 1700:26:16Tap to summarizeNews 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 cait@correctiondose.comVisit 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.
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