Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
Episodes
What I Wish I Knew ♫
13 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When I started the Juicebox Podcast, the idea was simple: take the things people usually learn the hard way and put them somewhere a newly diagnosed ...
#1875 Freak Out in Bay 3
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Dexcom G7 CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Get your supplies from US MED or call...
#1874 Medical Gaslighting and Mitochondrial Diabetes
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy spent years misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and battling medical gaslighting. Discover how the RADIANT study and AI uncovered her true diagnos...
#1873 Bend With Zevi
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sabrina discusses her vigilant approach to managing her two-year-old son Zevi's Type 1 diabetes. Listen as she navigates diluted insulin, looping, and...
#1872 Agency and Anxiety Part 1
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist Erika Forsyth joins Scott Benner to explore how building agency combats anxiety. Learn how understanding your brain's "flipped lid" can help...
#1871 Tough Love
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dakota returns after switching from the iLet to the Medtronic 780G. In a tough-love session, Scott helps Dakota realize his pump isn't the problem—h...
#1870 British, Not Funny
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Misdiagnosed with Type 2 in her 40s, Claire went into DKA while taking Mounjaro and discovered she actually has Type 1 (LADA). Hear her UK healthcare ...
#1869 F Around and Find Out
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nurse practitioner Christine lived with Type 1 diabetes for over twenty years before realizing her early medical advice was flawed. She discusses unle...
#1868 Doomed From the Start
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan ignored severe weight loss and fatigue for months before a shocking Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 25. Listen to his humorous, cautionary tale ab...
#1867 Dexcom CEO and CTO on G7, G8, and What's Changing
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dexcom CEO Jake Leach and CTO Peter Simpson discuss G7 sensor performance, gooseneck fixes, adhesive improvements, customer support, replacement polic...
#1866 Beyond the Cure
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Rebecca Hodges joins Scott to discuss her documentary, "Beyond the Diagnosis," which explores the emotional weight, caretaker fatigue, and t...
#1865 Bolus 4 Mexican Food
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny discuss bolusing 4 Mexican food. ABLEnow save for today's needs or invest for tomorrow Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi **...
#1864 Best of: Parenting Self-Care and Personal Growth
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Erika talk about self-care and personal growth for parents. ABLEnow save for today's needs or invest for tomorrow Eversense CGM Medtronic Di...
#1863 Expert Testimony
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses his harrowing 1998 Type 1 diabetes diagnosis , overcoming clinical barriers to pumping and thyroid care , using GLP-1 therapy , and fi...
#1862 Type 3C in Texas
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tabby recounts surviving severe necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis from misdiagnosed gallstones , leading to a partial pancreatectomy , Type 3c diabe...
#1861 Fight the Power
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian discusses teenage rebellion, living with necrobiosis lipoidica, and a legal battle against medical school bureaucracy over a false-positive al...
#1860 ER Match
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ER doctor Chassie and ER nurse Matt discuss Matt's bladder cancer and type 1 diabetes diagnoses , highlighting diagnostic cognitive biases and emergen...
#1859 Weekends Left
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Erika explore the psychology of wasted time, identity, and the real-world reach of diabetes advocacy. ABLEnow save for today's needs or inv...
#1858 Best of Juicebox: Dr. Beachgem
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Beachgem (@Beachgem10) is a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician and a massive, trusted voice on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram...
#1857 Jersey Represent
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adult-diagnosed LADA veteran and breast cancer survivor Naomi shares how cancer reframed her relationship with diabetes numbers, her strategies for ru...
#1856 Beverly Hills Braun
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fifty-year type 1 veteran and health psychologist Dr. Beth Braun discusses managing diabetes burnout, overcoming food shame, and the clinical impact s...
#1855 Murder at the Subway
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arnie explains why he offers free diabetes coaching on Instagram, his logical engineering approach to blood sugars, and how social media algorithms co...
#1854 Heavy Feet, Clear Eyes
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty-four-year T1D veteran and engineer Arnie discusses offering free diabetes coaching on Instagram , while Scott uncovers the algorithm mechanics ...
#1853 Bolus 4 Sushi
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Bolus 4 episode details insulin strategies for sushi, breaking down hidden rice sugars, the glycemic stretch effect of cold starches, and trackin...
#1852 Dexcom G6 Leaving and G8 Coming?!
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dexcom G6 discontinuation and Investor Day updates , highlighting the 15-day G7 baseline , the upcoming self-adapting G8 , and future potassium monito...
#1851 That's So Bridget
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and 23-year-old Bridget discuss her college T1D diagnosis , managing Hashimoto's and ovarian cysts , using Mounjaro , and the mental hurdles of ...
#1850 Still a Human
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Masha shares how her son's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis didn't stop her family's six-month move to Finland weeks later , emphasizing the power of educati...
#1849 Bolus for Zaydino
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Natalia from Hong Kong asks Scott why her 7-year-old son's blood sugar spikes on weekends. They discuss navigating pizza , fat and protein impacts , a...
#1847 Power of PACEs: Emotional Safety, Belonging, and Unconditional Love
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the final PACEs episode, Scott and Erika detail how emotional safety, connection, unconditional love, and purpose foster lasting resilience and off...
#1848 Boggs Family
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Shannon Boggs discuss her daughter's traumatic DKA diagnosis, managing Hashimoto's, the hidden burdens of diabetes service dogs, and navigat...
#1846 Stay in the Loop
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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#1845 Live Tech Support
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott helps Danette, an overwhelmed mother managing her daughter's type 1 diabetes. He advises going back to basics, resetting basal insulin , and pri...
#1844 Valyrian Steel
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne discusses her 34-year journey with Type 1 diabetes , navigating chronic fatigue syndrome , and the challenges of caring for her 85-year-old mo...
#1843 Two Fancy Pill Boxes - Part 2
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne returns to discuss managing Addison's disease and T1D, detailing emergency injection protocols and steroid-induced insulin resistance. They al...
#1842 Two Fancy Pill Boxes - Part 1
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed with T1D 51 years ago , Suzanne discusses her journey with autoimmune stacking. She details a terrifying adrenal crisis that ultimately led ...
#1841 Practical PACEs: Routines, Safe Spaces, and T1D Resilience
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Erika explore the PACEs model, highlighting how hobbies, predictable routines, safe environments, and healthy food relationships build resil...
#1840 JBFAQ
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clinician Share - LINK JBFAQ - LINK Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, ...
#1839 AI and Diabetes Care with Dr. Sarah Gebauer
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sarah Gebauer explains the mechanics of artificial intelligence in healthcare. We discuss neural networks, digital twins, FDA regulatory challenge...
#1838 Psychopath with Peanut Butter
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Single mom Sarah manages complex autoimmune conditions while navigating her teenage son's unpredictable type 1 diabetes growth spurts , exhaustion , a...
#1837 Chris vs. Life - Part 2
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris shares his 38-year type 1 diabetes journey , overcoming a 1980s diagnosis , family abandonment , severe drug addiction , and near-fatal DKA to b...
#1836 Chris vs. Life - Part 1
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris shares his 38-year type 1 diabetes journey , overcoming a 1980s diagnosis , family abandonment , severe drug addiction , and near-fatal DKA to b...
#1835 Bolus 4 - Ultra Processed Food
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny talk about how to bolus 4 ultra processed food. Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Dexcom G7 CONTOUR NextGen smart meter...
#1834 Redesigned Goodness
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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#1833 Stale Doughnuts
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy shares her late-in-life Type 1 diabetes misdiagnosis , navigating Graves' disease and Thyroid Eye Disease , the mental toll of visible symptoms ...
#1832 Ninja Training, Mom Guilt, and Pop-Tarts
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bethany discusses her 9-year-old daughter's recent Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. She explores overcoming mom guilt , recognizing autoimmune family histor...
#1831 72 Days Later - Part 2
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zach discuss navigating the first seventy-two days of diagnosis , managing caregiver burden , screening for Hashimoto's , and balancing dietary philos...
#1830 72 Days Later - Part 1
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zach discuss the "first hundred days of chaos" following a toddler's T1D diagnosis. Topics include AI diagnosis, IVF background, and managing honeymoo...
#1829 Relationships that Heal: Affection, Connection, and T1D Safety Nets
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Benner and Erika Forsyth explore the landmark ACE study , introducing how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) build resilience and counteract ...
#1828 Best of Juicebox: Meet the Need
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's no such thing as too much insulin or too little—just the right amount for your body's needs. ABLEnow save for today's needs or invest for to...
#1827 From ACEs to PACEs: The Science of Rewiring the Developing Brain
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A four part series on the powerful impact of early stress on brain development and long-term life outcomes. Hear science-based strategies for leveragi...
#1826 Dr. Laurel Messer Re-thinking Control IQ Plus Technology
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Optimization of Control IQ technology , emphasizing correction factors as primary levers and the importance of fresh setting calculations when switchi...
#1825 Insurance Let Me Down - Part 2
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Continuation of a diabetes discussion covering insurance terminology , legislative barriers , "medically necessary" definitions , and the importance o...
#1824 Insurance Let Me Down - Part 1
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of type 1 diabetes , Gen X identity , and advocacy against systemic insurance technology denials. Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DAS...
#1823 Bolus 4 - Salmon Dinner
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 20% at Cozy Earth CONTOUR NextGen s...
#1822 The Inside Track
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Updates on Live events, website tools and more. Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEB...
#1821 After Dark: Bigger Fish to Fry
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this After Dark episode , Rachel opens up about surviving severe trauma and domestic abuse , overcoming her past to raise four kids —including he...
#1820 Orange Julius
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly opens up about raising two teens diagnosed with Type 1 at age six. She discusses international living , multiple miscarriages , alarm fatigue , ...
#1819 Windy City Independence - Part 2
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, Lindsey returns to discuss how people-pleasing impacts her diabetes management , her fierce independence , dating , and why Scott insists...
#1818 Windy City Independence - Part 1
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes twiist AID System Use code JUICEBOX to save 20% at Cozy Earth CONTOUR NextGe...
#1817 Transplanting Islet Cells with Piotr Witkowski, MD, PhD
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott talks with transplant surgeon Dr. Piotr Witkowski about islet transplantation, early results with tegoprubart, regulatory roadblocks, realistic ...
#1816 Bolus 4 - The Movies
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Going to the movies doesnt have to be a disaster. Jenny and Scott bolus 4 the snack bar. ABLEnow save for today's needs or invest for tomorrow Eversen...
#1815 Mr. Pibb
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed as an adult after months of confusion and missteps, she shares navigating LADA, finding the right insulin strategy, overcoming fear of lows,...
#1814 Par for the Course
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hannah Parr, a physician with Type 1 diabetes , joins Scott to discuss overcoming diagnosis shame , the power of mindset , and holistic, direct pr...
#1813 Family Ties - Part 2
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brother and sister Jason and Crystal confront generational type 1 diabetes, grief over their dad, and how community, technology, and honest conversati...
#1812 Family Ties - Part 1
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Siblings Crystal and Jason share growing up with a dad who had type 1, their own diagnoses, fear of lows, years of mediocre control, and how a toddler...
#1811 Bolus 4 - Hamburger Helper
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Helps your hamberger help her - make a great meal. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtron...
#1810 Best of Juicebox: Owner of a Useless Pancreas
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your pancreas isn't dead. It actually still does some important stuff. Today Jenny and Scott explain what your pancreas does and what it may be strugg...
#1809 Gremlins
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After diagnosis, this family tackles fear, school pushback, technology learning curves, and tight glucose goals—proving that education, community, a...
#1808 After Dark: Brain Fog
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A late-night DKA scare leads to a type 1 diagnosis, and this family dives headfirst into learning—navigating honeymoon swings, school challenges, te...
#1807 Spokane or Bust - Part 2
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, Cassie shares building confidence after diagnosis—finding community, navigating school nurses, improving A1C to 5.4, exploring tight ra...
#1806 Spokane or Bust - Part 1
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a terrifying DKA diagnosis and life flight to Spokane, Cassie shares how her son's type 1 began, the pressure to "not try too hard," and navigat...
#1805 Keep It Cute
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed at 13 during a routine physical, Sarah shares how confidence, tech, and a determined mom helped her thrive with type 1—managing injections...
#1804 Dr. Aaron Shiloh
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Aaron Shiloh about Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that succ...
#1803 After Dark: Phoebe Needs a Break
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Phoebe" from episode 1322 shares life after divorcing a mentally unwell partner—raising children, managing type 1 diabetes, and rebuilding stabili...
#1802 Mother of Invention
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After years of confusion and missed signals, Roger confronts the truth about his diabetes—sharing diagnosis, adjustment, insulin, and the mindset sh...
#1801 Super Diabetic - Part 2
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Katarina shares pregnancy with type 1, a 54-hour labor, shoulder dystocia, and a terrifying NICU moment—plus pumps, pre-bolusing struggles, and rais...
#1800 Super Diabetic - Part 1
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Katarina was shredded, misdiagnosed as type 2, and quietly falling apart. From parking lot naps to finally demanding antibody testing, this is her lat...
#1799 Bolus 4 - Krispy Kreme
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny talk about bolusing 4 donuts. Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth CONTOUR Ne...
#1798 Is Alison Saving Levemir?!
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Smart returns to share vital updates on the ongoing fight to save Levemir insulin. Discover recent FDA progress, bipartisan support, and why th...
#1797 Pressure
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After confusion, missteps, and mixed messages, Britt shares the moment everything changed—finding clarity, better management, and a steadier path fo...
#1796 School Ties
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A deeply personal conversation about living with type 1, invisible burden, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when no one else fully unders...
#1795 Had Enough - Part 2
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Justin returns to talk anger, money, burnout, and why 21 million downloads matter. A raw, funny, honest look at what it really costs to live with type...
#1794 Had Enough - Part 1
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, diagnosed at age 3 in 1987 , explores how DIY looping lowered his A1C from 10.0 to 5.1 , CGM necessity , and how stability improves relationsh...
#1793 Bolus 4 - Real Food
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny talk about bolusing 4 real food. Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Dexcom G7 CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABE...
#1792 Best of Juicebox: School Nurse Mistake
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren shared a harrowing experience where her daughter was overdosed by a school nurse - you belive how much. Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST ...
#1791 Control Without Obsession
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid conversation, Scott and Jenny unpack burnout, perfectionism, and the emotional weight of type 1—exploring what real, sustainable diab...
#1790 Gold Coast
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A driven professional faces adult-onset type 1 diabetes head-on—navigating insulin, identity, and resilience while balancing career, family, and the...
# 1789 Born to Run - Part 2
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a shocking LADA diagnosis, endurance runner and pharmacist Zach relearns insulin, exercise, and vigilance—finding confidence, a 5.4% A1C, and ...
#1788 Born to Run - Part 1
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Endurance runner, pharmacist, and foster dad Zach shares his adult LADA diagnosis, mastering insulin, exercise, and mindset—learning confidence, vig...
#1787 Cured? Patient 9 Speaks
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Beth Hand shares her journey as Patient Nine in the Eledon clinical trial, receiving donor islet cells and a targeted immunotherapy that may fun...
#1786 Best of Juicebox: Five Ways to Boost Insulin Sensitivity
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Wagner shares five practical strategies—stress management, movement, sleep, nutrition, sunshine—to sharpen insulin sensitivity in diabetes....
#1785 Running From Steagles
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Sam Morrison shares his adult T1D diagnosis, managing ADHD, dating with diabetes, and how a low blood sugar seagull attack inspired his hit s...
#1784 Someone Peed in My Bed
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Britney discusses her son's T1D diagnosis, the importance of flexible insulin management, and using Trio. Plus, Scott unveils new calculators for base...
#1783 Charlotte Must Hate You - Part 2
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2, Jen shares her coming out story , her switch to the Trio algorithm , surviving a terrifying solo low , and using Zepbound for insulin resis...
#1782 Charlotte Must Hate You - Part 1
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jen recounts her T1D diagnosis at age 29 and opens up about the emotional challenges of navigating family dynamics lacking understanding and support...
#1781 Body Grief: Hopelessness, Hope & Self Care
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We continue through the Body Grief process with two deeply connected stages: Hopelessness and Hope, and how they eventually open the door to Body Tru...
#1780 Best Of Juicebox: Type 3c Diabetes
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I am re-sharing this episode in memory of Lara. Lara lived with type 3c diabetes after losing her pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, and part of her stoma...
#1779 Diabetes Variable: Finishing (for men)
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jenny and Scott chat about the end of the act. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversen...
#1778 Doctor Mom
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and mother Jen shares how her daughter's Type 1 diagnosis reshaped her medical practice and how the Pro Tip series helped her move from c...
#1777 Scratch That Itch
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christine, a 73-year-old living with Type 1 for 67 years, reflects on the evolution of diabetes tech and the resilience required to thrive through nea...