Correction Dose

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 management
• What all this means if you're on the pill
• Plus, real-life tips from real-life lady T1Ds (hello, Dorito cravings and bloated bellies)

Because managing T1D with a uterus deserves its own episode.

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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. 

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 Insta

2. Recipes on masteringdiabetes.com

3. 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)

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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. 

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].

More info about the Omnipod DASH is available here: https://www.omnipod.com/en-gb/what-is-omnipod/omnipod-dash

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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 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!)

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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. 

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 T1Ds
• Why one T1D carnivore ended up in hospital
• Key benefits, risks, and side effects
• Practical tips for anyone considering this diet

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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. 

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 diagnosis
• Finding glimmers of joy in diabetes
• Diabetes education solutions for the South African context
• And 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 Instagram

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. 

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?'

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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. 

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.

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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. 

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, STAT

Raman spectroscopy - PubMed, Spectroscopy Online

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. 

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 International

We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.

Email [email protected]
Visit correctiondose.com
Find us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondose

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.