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Correction 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