The MedicinesEd Podcast

Managing your medicines can be tricky, even when your vision is perfect. However, when you are blind or vision impaired it adds a layer of complexity. 

Martin is the National Advocacy Officer for Blind Citizens Australia. Martin is blind, and lost an arm and a leg after falling under a train. Martin will give you tips and tricks to be independent when using medicines if you are blind or vision impaired. We also discuss the importan...

Many people avoid using insulin to help with diabetes because they are fearful of trying it or think it will be too hard. However, it is often simpler and easier to use than you might think. In this episode we talk with Faye who has used insulin for many years. Faye has mastered using insulin and found ways to use it that work for her. 

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why you might get type 2 diabetes and why it is a problem for...

Many people use medicines to sleep, but it’s often not the best solution. In this episode we talk with Carl who has a brain injury from a car crash. Carl has had trouble sleeping for many years and has tried different sleep medicines over this time.  

In this episode you'll learn:

• what you can do to get a better sleep pattern
• good habits that help you sleep better
• why using medicines may not be the best way to help you sleep
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Puffers (or inhalers) can help your lungs and make breathing easier. Many people however don't use them well or have trouble finding ones that work for them.   In this episode we talk with John. John has had COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) for decades but still hasn't found the puffers that are right for him. He still finds that his breathing holds him back from doing what he wants.    In this episode you'll l...

We chat with Zoe, who's lived with anxiety and panic attacks for decades. She shares her struggle with finding medicines she is happy to use every day.

Do you want to learn how to find medicines you are willing to use every day? Do you want to feel confident finding medicines that are right for you?

We discuss:

• Why people sometimes skip their medicines, even when they help
• The downsides of stopping and starting your regular me...

Billy has been taking cholesterol tablets for years. He has questions about them and is keen to learn more. 

Do you want to learn more about the medicines that are used to help with cholesterol? Do you want to be more confident using them?

In this episode we chat with Billy and learn:

• What medicines are used to help with cholesterol 
• How these medicines work and how they help you stay healthy
• About their possible side effects a...

Margaret lost her mother (who was also her best friend) then had a heart attack. Saved by handsome paramedics, she's now adjusting to life without her Mum and a cocktail of new medicines.

Do you want to learn more about the medicines that are used after you have a heart attack? Do you want to be more confident using them?

In this episode we chat with Margaret and learn:

• What medicines are used after you have a heart attack and ...