#90: Racing, Recovery and a PhD: How Sophie Watts Does It All With Type 1 Diabetes

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers.On today's episode, we’re joined by Queensland sprint cyclist Sophie Watts, a high‑performing athlete living with type 1 diabetes who’s competed on the world stage while juggling racing, recovery, and even getting her PhD.Follow Sophie Watts on Instagram @_sophwattsBecome our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠.Want to support our show? We knew you were a BGL (bloody great legend)! Click 'follow' or 'subscribe' wherever you listen to this podcast (bonus BGL points if you leave a review too!).This episode was brought to you by Omnipod.This podcast will discuss the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System and Pod Experience Kit. The Pod Experience Kit is a needle-free, non-functioning Pod. It will not deliver insulin. The PEK does not include a physical Controller. Order your PEK today online at: https://bit.ly/omnipod-pekAlways read the label and follow the directions for use. The Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System is a single hormone insulin delivery system intended to deliver U-100 insulin subcutaneously for the management of type 1 diabetes in persons aged 2 and older requiring insulin. Refer to the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System User Guide and https://www.omnipod.com/safety for complete safety information including indications, contraindications, warnings, cautions, and instructions. Always read the labels and follow the directions for use.©2026 Insulet Corporation. All rights reservedTIME STAMPS00:00 Introduction00:45 Highs & Lows10:37 Meet Sophie14:15 Sophie’s Diagnosis & Tech16:37 Diving into sport24:48 An average week as an athlete27:23 BGLs & Training Days35:29 A word from our sponsor37:45 Competitions & adrenaline41:41 Sophie’s ‘whoopsie’ moment43:41 Dealing with pressure47:27 Rapid fire finisher