Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
Episodes
#1776 Bear Attack - Part 2
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this conversation, Domino continues his story of living with Type 3c diabetes after surviving necrotizing pancreatitis. Free Juicebox C...
#1775 Bear Attack - Part 1
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Domino shares his journey from necrotizing pancreatitis to mastering Type 3c diabetes, discussing the loss of glucagon, the "brittle" label, and using...
#1774 Body Grief: Fight
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott and Erika Forsyth define Stage 5: Fight, exploring how the desperate drive for control and perfectionism can lead to exhaustion...
#1773 Tandem Kids: Eli
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Juicebox Podcast, host Scott Benner interviews eight-year-old Eli at the Friends for Life conference in July 2025. Eli, who has...
#1772 Tandem Kids: Elias
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Juicebox Podcast, host Scott Benner interviews nine-year-old Elias from Michigan at the Friends for Life conference. Elias, who...
#1771 Defining Diabetes: Temp Basal
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Juicebox Podcast, "temp basal" (temporary basal) is the primary term being defined. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Ty...
#1770 Pivot to Health
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate lawyer and Diabetes Canada board chair Sonia Yung discusses her age-50 T1D misdiagnosis, overcoming career stress, and the daily "186 decisi...
#1769 Top Dog
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen discusses her 24-year journey using Type 1 tools for Type 2 management. She covers Mounjaro success, evolving tech, and why CGMs now beat ale...
#1768 Break the Cycle
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ernie Fernandez discusses how sleep, social media, and T1D stress impact mental health, offering strategies to build resilience and break the cycl...
#1767 Bolus 4 - Chicken Pot A.I. Pie
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny utilize a homemade chicken pot pie recipe to demonstrate how to calculate a complex insulin dose involving high fat and protein conten...
#1766 Scrappy
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nurse practitioner and mother Danielle discusses managing her six-year-old's T1D diagnosis while caring for a newborn, emphasizing the critical import...
#1765 Tandem Kids: Riley
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Riley, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 12 years ago, discusses the unique experience of having her brother and father both diagnosed with the c...
#1764 Tandem Kids: Leah
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott interviews 8-year-old Leah at the Friends for Life conference. Leah was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in August 2024 and shares her perspective...
#1763 Defining DIabetes: Sliding Scale
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny define "Sliding Scale" in this Defining Diabetes episode. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAS...
#1762 Lovely Rita
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rita, a 41-year-old mother from Lisbon, Portugal, shares her journey of living with Type 1 diabetes for over 22 years and managing her six-year-old da...
#1761 Kindness Goes a Long Way
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren, an assistant principal and mother to a six-year-old son with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), shares her insights on navigating school management, advoc...
#1760 Boston Croissant Party - Part 2
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the conclusion of this two-part discussion, Anais, a scientist in the biotech industry and mother of a seven-year-old daughter with Type 1 Diabetes...
#1759 Boston Croissant Party - Part 1
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anais, a scientist in the biotech industry, details her daughter Lira's first year following a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis at age six. Go tubeless with ...
#1758 Body Grief: Apology and Fault
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This discussion focuses on the emotional progression through Apology and Stage: Fault within the context of living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). These ...
#1757 Tandem Kids: Kate
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Benner interviews 15-year-old Kate, who discusses managing Type 1 diabetes while playing lacrosse and field hockey, using the Tandem t:slim pump...
#1756 Tandem Kids: Connor
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott interviews 13-year-old Connor about managing Type 1 diabetes while playing sports, using the Tandem Mobi pump, and his experience at the Friends...
#1755 Defining Diabetes: Lantus Lows
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny define "Lantus Lows" in this Defining Diabetes episode. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST ...
#1754 Bolus 4 - McDonalds
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny discuss how to bolus at McDonalds Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtroni...
#1753 Diabetes Spectrum - Part 2
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, Scott and Tricia explore years of missed LADA, digestive nerve damage, GLP use, and why rigid medical thinking fails people living with c...
#1752 Diabetes Spectrum - Part 1
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott talks with Tricia, a longtime healthcare administrator, about missed autoimmune warning signs, "normal" labs masking LADA, and how a system buil...
#1751 Body Grief: Dismissal and Shock
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dismissal and Shock in body grief, especially with type 1 diabetes, revealing how fear, isolation, and overwhelm show up—and offering grounding prac...
#1750 Door Pop
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus epiosde for episode 1749, Half Nelson to Full Health Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM...
#1749 Half Nelson to Full Health
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott talks with Connor about growing up with type 1 diabetes, wrestling through college, becoming a police officer, losing weight, and learning to ma...
#1748 Tandem Kids: Oliver
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott talks with Oliver, 13, about growing up with type 1 diabetes, playing soccer, using the Tandem Mobi pump, and how diabetes feels normal—just a...
#1747 Tandem Kids: Adelaine
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE At Friends for Life, Scott talks with Adeline, a confident 10-year-old with type 1 diabetes, about diagnosis, pumps, school, friendships, and lea...
Defining Diabetes: Lantus Low
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny define "Lantus Low" in this Defining Diabetes episode. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST E...
#1745 Icky Sticky
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed at three, Shane discusses growing up with T1D, navigating the college party scene, and his transition to adulthood. He covers alcohol, menta...
#1744 Life Coach: Getting Older
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest has question, Scott has answers (maybe). Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Med...
#1743 Penny Drop - Part 2
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
DAFNI, a UK-based program teaching dose adjustment for normal eating, while discussing the evolution of diabetes management and the vital importance o...
#1742 Penny Drop - Part 1
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
DAFNI, a UK-based program teaching dose adjustment for normal eating, while discussing the evolution of diabetes management and the vital importance o...
#1741 Body Grief - Part 1
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This series explores body grief, the sense of loss and mourning associated with an ever-changing body, including diabetes and other physical changes. ...
#1740 Bolus 4 - Potato Chips
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Scott talk about bolusing for potato chips. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medt...
#1739 Smooth Operator - Part 2
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire shares her story of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 29 during her lunch break, only to board an international flight to Australia j...
#1738 Smooth Operator - Part 1
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire shares her story of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 29 during her lunch break, only to board an international flight to Australia j...
#1737 Gesundheit
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed at 45, Erin shares her journey with Type 1 diabetes, Graves' disease, and heart issues, highlighting the vital importance of self-advocacy i...
#1736 With Haven
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Heather discusses managing Type 1 diabetes and cancer within her family. She shares how AI provided emotional support, inspiring her to build an app f...
#1735 To The Moon And Back - Part 2
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2, Laurel shares her son's diagnosis story and explores how growing up in a cult impacts her approach to parenting and diabetes management. Go...
#1734 Defining Diabetes: Priming
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny define "Priming" in this Defining Diabetes episode. Learn why filling pump tubing and cannulas is essential to avoid air gaps, and how...
#1733 To The Moon And Back - Part 1
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Born into the Unification Church, Laurel candidly discusses growing up in a cult, mass weddings, and why she eventually left to protect her children. ...
#1732 Squooshie Pushie
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed at 63, Brenda battles incompetent doctors and self-teaches LADA management. Tune in to discover the absurd medical advice and feisty encount...
#1731 Medtronic for the Win
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed 49 years ago, Linda shares her philosophy on "borrowed time" and her incredible feat of running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days—thre...
#1730 Fat Beagle
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Megan details her son's diagnosis and sensory aversion to pumps, while Scott urges her to finally treat the thyroid symptoms she has ignored for years...
#1729 Cinderella Story - Part 2
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed at 16 months while her parents were on a cruise, Olivia reveals how diabetes became her anchor through divorce, depression, and a chaotic fa...
#1728 ADA Standards of Care for 2026
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny review the newly released 2026 ADA Standards of Care, praising key updates like hospital safety protocols while critiquing the "slow d...
#1727 Bolus 4 - Applesauce
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny discuss how to bolus for applesauce. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtr...
#1726 Cinderella Story - Part 1
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed at 16 months while her parents were on a cruise, Olivia reveals how diabetes became her anchor through divorce, depression, and a chaotic fa...
#1725 2026 Kickoff: Bloopers & Big News
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott celebrates the New Year with a special episode featuring bloopers, a preview of 2026 content, event announcements, and more. Hokey "Bold Begin...
#1724 Emma's Dad - Part 2
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris returns to redeem himself after episode 1600, discussing resilience, family health improvements, AI in diabetes care, and an unbelievable story ...
#1723 Emma's Dad - Part 1
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris returns to redeem himself after episode 1600, discussing resilience, family health improvements, AI in diabetes care, and an unbelievable story ...
#1722 DKA Has Been a Problem
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatric CDCES Roxanna shares her traumatic adult diagnosis, recognizing Type 1 in her niece and nephew, and her philosophy on empowering families th...
#1721 Runny Eggs
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A funny, honest conversation with 13-year-old Trey and his mom Stephanie about type 1 diabetes, sports, growing up, parenting, pre-bolusing, and why r...
#1720 Valerie
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes during pregnancy, Brooke discusses the shock, her baby's NICU journey, and the overwhelming reality of managing a chron...
#1719 Santa vs. Cookie
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Twas the night before Christmas, the sleigh was all set, But Santa had data he couldn't forget. He looked at his sensor, the arrow was straight, A pe...
#1718 Knowing All Your Tools - Part 2
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah shares her LADA journey—misdiagnosed as type 2, overwhelmed postpartum, then empowered by a new endocrinologist and GLP-1 therapy—showing ho...
#1717 Knowing All Your Tools - Part 1
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie details a terrifying severe low blood sugar event while home alone. She shares her frustrating path to a LADA diagnosis and life with multiple a...
#1716 Bolus 4 - Christmas Snacks
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Scott talk about bolusing for holiday snacks. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Me...
#1715 Bolus 4 - Pasta
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny talk about bolusing for pasta. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic D...
#1714 Defining Diabetes: Total Daily Dose
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny define Total Daily Dose (TDD) and Total Daily Insulin (TDI), explaining their role in calculating pump settings and tracking changing ...
#1713 Mexican Sasquatch
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin discusses becoming a teen mom, moving her family to Mexico, and managing her daughter's T1D diagnosis in a foreign country. She shares her husban...
#1712 Porcine Cell Recipient
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly shares her groundbreaking experience as the second person in the US to undergo a porcine islet cell transplant. She discusses battling T1D burno...
#1711 Out of the Box - Part 2
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Janelle discusses marrying young, military life, and her son's Type 1 diagnosis. She shares how she manages anxiety, homeschooling, and why she switch...
#1710 Out of Shell - Part 1
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Janelle discusses marrying young, military life, and her son's Type 1 diagnosis. She shares how she manages anxiety, homeschooling, and why she switch...
#1709 Two Shovels, One Headache
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine shares a moving story from Bermuda about navigating her son's T1D diagnosis and GCSE exams while grieving the sudden loss of her husband. Fr...
#1708 Bolus 4 - Sonic Tater Tots
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny discuss bolusing for Sonic Tater Tots Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Dexcom G7 CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR D...
#1707 Triple Greased Food
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine shares a moving story from Bermuda about navigating her son's T1D diagnosis and GCSE exams while grieving the sudden loss of her husband. Fr...
#1706 The Classic Smash and Dash
11 Dec 2025
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 ...
#1706 The Classic Smash and Dash
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel shares her chaotic journey through three pregnancies misdiagnosed as Gestational Diabetes before a life-threatening DKA event revealed she has ...
#1705 Red Lobster - Part 2
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie details a terrifying severe low blood sugar event while home alone. She shares her frustrating path to a LADA diagnosis and life with multiple a...
#1704 Red Lobster - Part 1
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie details a terrifying severe low blood sugar event while home alone. She shares her frustrating path to a LADA diagnosis and life with multiple a...
#1703 Rachel Mike and Molly
08 Dec 2025
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 ...
#1702 Defining Diabetes: S.W.A.G
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny define S.W.A.G. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem ...
#1701 Bolus 4 - Boba Tea
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Scott talk about how to bolus for Boba tea. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medt...
#1700 That About Sums It Up
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon returns to discuss perimenopause, GLP-1s, and Hashimoto's. She and Scott navigate the challenges of raising a teen with T1D and ADHD while pre...
#1699 On the Pen with David Knapp
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Dave Knapp break down GLP-1 medications, weight loss, metabolic health, inflammation, type 1 impacts, myths, microdosing, and why these drug...
#1698 Dr. Beachgem
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Beachgem (@Beachgem10) is a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician and a massive, trusted voice on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram...
#1697 Que Dallara, EVP & President at Medtronic Diabetes
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott talks with MiniMed leader Que Dallara about her refugee-to-CEO story, Medtronic's spin-off, new MiniMed name, 780G automation, upcoming sensors ...
#1696 Down On My Knees
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cecilia discusses fighting for a Dexcom immediately after her daughter's diagnosis and using podcast education to achieve a 5.4 A1C despite limited me...
#1695 Bolus 4 - Lettuce
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Scott talk about how to bolus for lettuce and all that can come with it. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - T...
#1694 Bolus 4 - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny talk about how to bolus for Reese's PB Cups. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense C...
#1693 After Dark: Mod Podge
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey shares nearly 30 years with type 1, family addiction, loss, alcohol recovery, weed, mushrooms, gastroparesis, and finding a small, quiet life s...
#1692 Bolus 4 - Thanksgiving
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jenny talk about bolusing for Thanksgiving dinner. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense...
#1691 Autumn Needs an Answer - Part 2
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Autumn, diagnosed type 1 at 13, discovers after 31 years she's MODY. We unpack misdiagnosis, GLP-1s, insurance roadblocks, self-advocacy, and how one ...
#1690 Autumn Needs an Answer - Part 1
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Autumn, diagnosed type 1 at 13, discovers after 31 years she's MODY. We unpack misdiagnosis, GLP-1s, insurance roadblocks, self-advocacy, and how one ...
#1689 Boomer, Cope, Six Seven
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jaime shares her 2-year-old son's type 1 diabetes diagnosis, daycare symptoms, CGM and pump choices, caregiver anxiety, marriage and football-family l...
#1688 Bolus 4 - Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Scott talk about bolusing for Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE...
#1687 Knowing Doesn't Mean Ready
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren, a former diabetes pharma rep and mom to a seven-year-old with type 1, shares her diagnosis story, bold insulin approach, looping plans, and ho...
#1686 Different Isn't Less Than
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica shares her journey raising a young child with Down syndrome, autism, and type 1 diabetes—covering diagnosis, daily care, therapy, community,...
#1685 Blind Electrician
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A blind Florida electrician shares his remarkable journey through diabetes, vision loss, and a lifesaving kidney transplant—delivering hope, humor, ...
#1684 What Are You Running From?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie, 47, shares her decades with type 1 diabetes—from ketone strips to pumps and GLP-1s—pregnancy pressure, endless hunger, exercise obsession...
#1683 T1D to 100
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
61-year type 1 veteran Joanne Milo about aging with T1D, staying prepared, navigating independence, and building a safer, smarter future for older adu...
#1682 Bolus 4 - Ice Cream
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Scott talk about bolusing for Ice Cream. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtron...
#1681 Bolus 4 - Cinnabon
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Scott talk about bolusing for Cinnabon. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtroni...
#1680 After Dark: Islet Cells and Second Chances
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robin's unbelievable story—misdiagnosis, abuse, survival, and finally freedom from type 1 diabetes through a life-changing islet cell transplant. A ...
#1679 Third Eye
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After losing her pancreas and waking up diabetic, Carly shares her journey from shock to empowerment—learning to thrive, parent, and find humor whil...
#1678 Sneaky Chocolate Bar - Part 2
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny shares his raw journey from decades of denial and neglect with type 1 diabetes to losing his leg—finding strength, purpose, and a mission to h...