Tear sheet from Juicebox Podcast episode #1097 Grand Rounds: Hospitals, Urgent Care And Initial Contact Scott Benner and Jennifer Smith RD, LD, CDCES share diabetes insights for clinicians who want to do better... Key takeaways for physicians: Physicians should recognize the importance of providing accurate and clear information to patients with diabetes. It is crucial for physicians to understand the mental trauma that can accompany a diabetes diagnosis and to provide a supportive and empathetic environment. Physicians should be aware of the limitations of their knowledge and expertise ..read more

This new series is for people living with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is widely misunderstood by both people living with it and the people around them - this often includes their physicians. The series is hosted by Scott Benner and Jenny Smith, RDN, LD, CDCES. Their simple goal is to help improve the health outcomes of their listeners with these easy to understand episodes. Type 2 Diabetes: Series Intro GLP1, Metformin, and Insulin Technology Medical Team Guilt and Shame Fueling Plan Movement Through no fault of their own many people living with type 2 d ..read more

Katie's story of living with type 1 diabetes for nearly two decades. Despite her challenging upbringing and lack of support, Katie has found ways to improve her health and take control of her diabetes.  Katie, a 29-year-old woman from Washington state who has been living with type 1 diabetes for almost 17 years. Katie shares her story, discussing her experiences growing up with a mother who had health issues and her own journey with type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune conditions. Katie reveals that she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 12 years old. She mentions that while ..read more

Diabetes Glastonbury Read Rob’s post from day one and two If you don’t know, Glastonbury is a gigantic music festival in the UK. Over 5 days it deatures 2,000 different acts on 90 different stages. A town with the population of Buffalo NY is built in the Somerset countryside and lasts for just a couple of weeks before the fields are handed back to the dairy cows. You can’t make a plan because things distract you as you try to carry it out, you always want to be in two places at once, there’s mega-walking to do (I racked up 50,000 steps over 3 days) and the very best things (Jennifer Mahammadi ..read more

Grande Challenges!   I thought Day 2 of the Diabetes UK Professional Conference might be easier. Maybe get some lunch and not spend so much time on my feet. I was a bit wrong. (Read Day One from Rob) Ethnicity as a risk factor in T2 Today, I was able to spend more time in the presentations (and not just because I needed to sit down) mostly about diabetes causation and – drum roll - a cure. The day opened with an impressive lecture about the genetic links to diabetes. For me the takeaway was that Black and South Asian people develop type 2 when they’re skinnier than white people. The re ..read more

I knew the IronMan World Championship course in St George would be hard... and it was. The 112 mile bike course had 7000 ft of climbing and the run featured unbroken climbs and descents that were several miles long. Shade was nearly nonexistent and the temp maxed out at 92 degrees in the mid afternoon. My race plan was to start relaxed in the water, go slower for the first 60 miles of the ride than felt necessary and then see how fast I could go for the rest of the race. My insulin strategy can be seen in the photos. I ran 1.3 units per hour until :15 minutes before my race (started at 6:45 ..read more

Are you looking for an entertaining and informative podcast to listen to that covers diabetes-related topics? Look no further than the Juicebox Podcast! The Juicebox Podcast is the most popular diabetes podcast available and is a great way to get up to date on the latest research, treatments, and health tips related to diabetes. The podcast offers a variety of topics, from interviews with medical professionals to discussions on diabetes-related technology. If you’re looking to listen to the Juicebox Podcast, there are several popular audio apps that you can use. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon ..read more

The future of diabetes management has arrived! Tidepool Loop, the first fully interoperable automated insulin dosing app, has recently received FDA clearance. This groundbreaking development marks a major milestone in diabetes care, giving people with diabetes more control over their health and wellness. Tidepool Loop is an innovative, patient-led initiative that provides users with an automated insulin dosing system, allowing them to manage their diabetes without having to manually adjust insulin doses. The app allows users to monitor their glucose levels in real-time and adjust insulin level ..read more

Today is the day and the Juicebox Podcast has all the info you want about the Dexcom G7. Episode 676 - Jake Leach Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Dexcom is back to talk G7. https://www.juiceboxpodcast.com/episodes/jbp676 Episode 782 - Emily's son has type 1 diabetes and he uses the Dexcom G7. https://www.juiceboxpodcast.com/episodes/jbp782 Episode 768 - Dexcom Senior Director of Global Product Design, Alex Diener has type 1 diabetes and he's here to talk about designing the Dexcom G7. https://www.juiceboxpodcast.com/episodes/jbp768 LEARN MORE ABOUT Dexcom http://bit ..read more

From Dexcom Press Release Diabetes disproportionately impacts Latinos, and as of 2022, it is estimated that 11.8% of U.S. Latino adults have diagnosed diabetes. Furthermore, the CDC estimates that U.S. Latino adults have more than a 50% chance of developing Type 2 diabetes, with a greater risk of complication. “With a myriad of studies that point to language barriers in healthcare leading to miscommunication between patients and healthcare providers and a decrease in quality of care and patient safety, it’s important to provide access to diabetes information in a patient’s preferred language t ..read more