“Miracle” weight loss jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are not generally prescribed as a treatment for type 1 diabetes. But there’s more and more talk about what they can do for T1Ds.

Lower insulin needs are part of the picture. But can these jabs do something far more powerful?

Cait is joined by medical writer and health nerd Shân who explains how GLP-1s can protect our heart and other kidneys. She also explains why that’s extra important for T1Ds.

They also talk microdosing, the latest clinical trials, and the NHS guidance for managing side effects. Plus Cait asks herself, “Would I take these if a doctor offered me a prescription?”

Always talk to a doctor before changing your medication or doses.

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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.

Being sick sucks. Being sick as a type 1 diabetes sucks more.

Cait recently had a virus and her insulin needs rocketed. In this episode, she and Tracy chat about what happens to blood sugar when you're ill, the reason sick diabetics end up in hospital, and the sick-day rules you need to know to stay safe.

Plus, some surprising things about common cold and flu medicines that can affect blood sugar or CGM readings.

Because, when you’re T1D, sick days are not just about pjs and tissues. They’re also about finger pricks, ketone checks, and dose adjustments.

Read the DAFNE Sick Day Rules here.

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In September we set ourselves a diabetes challenge: figure out our carb ratios and get a better handle on the numbers behind our insulin doses.

So… did we actually do it?

In this episode, we report back on what we learned (and the things that got in the way).

We also discuss the power of “gut-feeling” when it comes to dosing and how carb counting can give you the data you need to build that all-important intuition over time.

We also set ourselves a new challenge. Because when it comes to diabetes, every day is a school day.

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There's been a crazy breakthrough in type 1 diabetes healthcare. If you're screened early enough, there's a drug that can hit pause on type 1 diabetes before you're ever symptomatic. It's not a cure, but it can delay diagnosis by years. Nuts, right???

Not so helpful for those of us who've been diabetic for years. But great news for future diabetics, especially little kids.

In this episode, Dr Tracy explains this new drug (Teplimuzab), how it works, and who can actually get it. We also get honest about the price tag, and then ask the big question: if we could go back in time and be prepared for diagnosis, would we do it?

What we cover:

💉 What is Teplimuzab? How does it work?

🔍 Who qualifies?

💸 The healthcare economics (this stuff ain't cheap!)

⏪ What we would do if we could go back in time.

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Cait and Tracy have a confession. They have no idea what their carb ratios are right now. Oops!

It’s time to stop winging it and make a plan to figure out those ratios.

Plus, Tracy reveals another big diabetes plan. She’s trying out an insulin pump. She and Cait discuss the process of choosing one, and how pump access works in South Africa vs on the NHS.

It’s the diabuddy catch-up they desperately needed.

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Type 1 diabetes tries to cause havoc all over the body, and the mouth is no exception. Nasty stuff like gum disease, cavities, and bad breath are all linked to T1D . Fortunately, there is plenty you can do about it. In this episode Cait and Tracy unpack: 👄 The surprising ways that diabetes impacts your mouth. 🦷 Why you might be brushing wrong. 🪥 Top tips for protecting your teeth as a diabetic. 🍬 What to do about the midnight hypo snacks that are ruining your teeth. Because apparently, diabetes wasn’t content with just messing with our blood sugar.

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A tiny new CGM, a built-in AI chatbot and a 30-minute warm-up… could this be the future of glucose monitoring? And have we finally found a CGM that actually stays on Tracy’s skin?

There’s a heap of new CGMs appearing on the market these days. But some are better than others.

Tracy has been trying the Syai Ultra CGM, and we’re putting it through its paces.

📏 How tiny is it?

🎯 How accurate is it?

🤖 Are the AI features actually useful?

💰 What does it cost? Can I even get it?

📋What to check before trying a new CGM

And: Tracy ranks Syai against Libre and Dexcom.

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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 can get a tennis coach, a running coach, even a birth coach! So why not a diabetes coach?

Diabetes is hard. And an endo appointment once a year can only cover so much. Instagram is full of self-proclaimed diabetes coaches promising to fill the gap. Their plans tackle everything from dosing and carb counting to fitness and nutrition. Some promising dramatic improvements to your diabetes management.

But can they really make a difference to your HbA1c?

❓ Do you need a diabetes coach?

➕ The pros and cons of coaching.

🚩The red flags that tell you when a coach is bad news.

😱 Cait’s coaching horror story.

💡 Others ways to achieve your diabetes goals.

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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.