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
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#029: Should type 1 diabetes be renamed?
Feb 2400:28:34Tap to summarizeThere 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 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 →High blood pressure? What now?
Feb 1700:32:43Tap to summarizeWe 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 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 →CGM fails (and how to fix 'em)
Feb 1000:24:21Tap to summarizeContinuous 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 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 →How to travel fearlessly with diabetes
Feb 300:27:33Tap to summarizeEver 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 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 →Reset Your Diabetes Mindset for 2026
Dec 1800:35:43Tap to summarizeSaying “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 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 →2025: Highs, Lows, & Everything In Between
Dec 400:27:59Tap to summarizeTake 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 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 →Food Stress & Body Image with Diabetes: The Struggle Is Real
Nov 2000:56:20Tap to summarizeMany 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 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 →All About That Basal
Feb 13, 202501:04:28Tap to summarizeFebruary'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. 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 →Grit, Goals, & Glucose: How to set diabetes goals that actually stick
Jan 30, 202500:42:33Tap to summarizeMost 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). 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 →Setting Goals for Managing T1D (Part 1)
Jan 16, 202500:48:27Tap to summarizeOur 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).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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