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#041: Endo Red Flags (And How to Get More From Your Appointments)

A good endocrinologist can be a game changer for type 1 diabetes management. The best ones empower you with info, build your confidence, and make you feel like you're in safe hands. The worst ones leave you ashamed and unprepared to tackle the many challenges of this condition. As if we don't have enough to deal with! Tracy and Cait discuss: * What a great endo does (and doesn't do). * How to get the most out of your appointment.  * How to advocate for better care if your needs aren't met. * When it's time to "break up" with your endo. * Our best and worst doc stories.  We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2353960/fan_mail/new] Email cait@correctiondose.com Visit correctiondose.com [https://www.correctiondose.com/] Find us on Instagram @type1tracy [https://www.instagram.com/type1tracy/] or @correctiondose [https://www.instagram.com/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.

Why Am I High? (And Other Diabetes Mysteries)

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.  We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2353960/fan_mail/new] Email cait@correctiondose.com Visit correctiondose.com [https://www.correctiondose.com/] Find us on Instagram @type1tracy [https://www.instagram.com/type1tracy/] or @correctiondose [https://www.instagram.com/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.

#039: Need surgery? What now?

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.  We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2353960/fan_mail/new] Email cait@correctiondose.com Visit correctiondose.com [https://www.correctiondose.com/] Find us on Instagram @type1tracy [https://www.instagram.com/type1tracy/] or @correctiondose [https://www.instagram.com/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.

#038: How to Fix a Hypo Fast (Without Stress or Highs)

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. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2353960/fan_mail/new] Email cait@correctiondose.com Visit correctiondose.com [https://www.correctiondose.com/] Find us on Instagram @type1tracy [https://www.instagram.com/type1tracy/] or @correctiondose [https://www.instagram.com/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.

#037: To pump or not to pump?

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. We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2353960/fan_mail/new] Email cait@correctiondose.com Visit correctiondose.com [https://www.correctiondose.com/] Find us on Instagram @type1tracy [https://www.instagram.com/type1tracy/] or @correctiondose [https://www.instagram.com/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.