Correction Dose

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! 

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. 

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This 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 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. 

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This 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.

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This 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.

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This 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.

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This 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. 

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This 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.

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This 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).

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This 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.

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This 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]
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This 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.