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• The Carnivore Diet & T1D

  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 T1DsWhy one T1D carnivore ended up in hospitalKey benefits, risks, and side effectsPractical tips for anyone considering this dietWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] 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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• The Power of Diabetes Community with Bridget McNulty

  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 diagnosisFinding glimmers of joy in diabetesDiabetes education solutions for the South African contextAnd 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 InstagramWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] 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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• The History of Type 1 Diabetes

  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?'We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] 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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• Pregnancy with T1D: What to Expect

  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.Email [email protected] 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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• What's New in T1D? The Tech & Treatments Changing the Game

  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, STATRaman spectroscopy - PubMed, Spectroscopy OnlineWe love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] 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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