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Correction DoseThe History of Type 1 DiabetesEver 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...2025-07-1752 minCorrection DosePregnancy with T1D: What to ExpectThinking 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. ...2025-07-0347 minCorrection DoseWhat's New in T1D? The Tech & Treatments Changing the GameIn 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, ...2025-06-1857 minCorrection DoseHypo Sniffers: How Diabetes Service Dogs Change LivesDogs 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 Af...2025-06-0348 minCorrection DoseBonus Episode: Travel Tips for Type 1s!Travel with type 1 diabetes requires some extra planning. There's the heat, the supplies, security scanners, new food, new activities, and long sedentary flights... but also so much joy and adventure.In this quick bonus episode, Cait and Tracy reflect on what they've learned from bikepacking adventures in Morocco, backpacking in China, and the delights (not) of airport security around the world.Useful links:4allfamily insulin travel caseFrio insulin walletsFreestyle Libre airport adviceDexcom airport adviceGeneral Advice for travel with T1 from Breakthrough T1DEmail cait@correctiondose.comVisit...2025-05-2219 minCorrection Dose5 Things We Didn't Know About Managing Diabetes (Before DAFNE)What should I do if I have ketones? Does glucagon work after a glass (or bottle) of wine? And should I inject for a steak and salad? These are just a few of the questions that are answered by DAFNE - the diabetes management course that sounds like someone's great aunt!DAFNE stands for Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating. It's a free course offered by the NHS for type 1 diabetics. In this episode, Cait and Tracy discuss what Cait learned o...2025-05-0837 minCorrection DoseKnow Someone With Diabetes? Here's Everything You Need to Know* If you're one of our wonderful T1D listeners, share this with someone special. So, someone in your life has type 1 diabetes. Have you ever wondered...Wait, can they eat that?What is that thing they're wearing?What should I do in an emergency? What causes diabetes anyway? Should I be offering more support?If that sounds familiar, then this episode is for your. We cover all the basics of type 1 diabetes plus the awkward questions you don't know how to ask. And we'll also let you in on all the things your type 1 buddy wi...2025-04-2443 minCorrection DoseHow the &%!# Do I Exercise With T1D?Ever had a shivery, horrible, scary low in the middle of a long walk, rugby match, or spring clean? Ever had a medical professional tell you exercise with type one diabetes is dangerous? It's true, exercise can send you crashing or spiking. But mostly it's vital for your health and an absolute joy. Plus, it can turn your muscles into powerful insulin processing machines. But how do we run, lift weights, ride a unicycle, pole dance, or swim in the sea without sending our blood sugar into chaos?Fortunately, Tracy is the ideal pe...2025-04-1059 minCorrection DoseGlucose Is My Love Language: Dating and Relationships with T1DShould you mention diabetes on the first date? If not, then when is the right time? And if you and your date walk off into the sunset, how do you navigate diabetes as a couple? There's no one-size-fits-all answer but Tracy and Cait share their own romantic experiences as diabetics. Plus, a guest appearance from Cait's husband Tom who knows all about those 2am alarms and blood sugar mood swings! Email cait@correctiondose.comVisit correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is fo...2025-03-271h 02Correction DoseDose Like a Pro! Bolus Tips & TricksAs type 1 diabetics we're all partial experts on bolusing. We do it every day, multiple times a day. We've gathered so much data on ourselves. And yet, (at least for Cait and Tracy) it seems to go wrong quite often. This episode covers some of the maths and science behind calculating the perfect dose, plus plenty of tips and tricks for stress-free bolusing, and this month's T1D challenge (Spoiler: it's a good one!). Email cait@correctiondose.comVisit correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in...2025-03-1356 minCorrection DoseThe Sweet Spot: How to Achieve Diabetes-Life BalanceSinking all your time and energy into managing diabetes is a miserable way to live. But if you neglect diabetes, you'll end up feeling ill and stressed. The key to a happy life with diabetes is finding a balance, somewhere between those two extremes. But it's not easy! In this episode, Cait and Tracy speak to Sarah Lam, a diabetes psychologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. She had plenty of practical advice for T1Ds including how to dodge burnout, the concept of a "diabetes holiday" and knowing where to turn when things go sideways. 🎧🔥 Ema...2025-02-271h 01Correction DoseAll About That BasalFebruary'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 thi...2025-02-131h 04Correction DoseGrit, Goals, & Glucose: How to set diabetes goals that actually stickMost 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 tr...2025-01-3042 minCorrection DoseSetting Goals for Managing T1D (Part 1)Our 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...2025-01-1648 minCorrection DoseWelcome to Correction Dose!Cait and Tracy are on a mission to live their best lives with type 1 diabetes by taking on a new challenge every month.In this introductory episode they cover diagnosis stories, their go-to hypo snacks, and what they would say "no" to because of T1D (Spoiler: they're up for almost anything!). Come along for the ride! *This podcast does not constitute professional medical advice. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your diabetes management plan.Email cait@correctiondose.comVisit correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tr...2025-01-0224 min