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

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

By Trevor Kirczenow This post is for folks who are interested in grassroots diabetes advocacy. A group of us began advocating in Manitoba, Canada, in December 2020. In less than six months, we went from having ZERO public coverage for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), to an announcement in the Provincial Budget promising coverage for CGMs up to age 25, and an expansion of insulin pump coverage from age 18 to 25. Before we started, our politicians didn’t know what a CGM was. Here’s how we did it. Our movement is entirely based in the local community, not filtered through any larger diabetes o ..read more

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes Contact a physician immediately when symptoms are present Frequent/Excessive urination Unquenchable Thirst Unexplained/Rapid weight loss Nausea, Vomiting Metallic or Fruity Smelling Breath Bed-wetting Extreme hunger Mood changes/swings, irritability Fatigue and weakness Blurred vision, headache Panting, Heavy Breathing Press play to hear the sign and symptoms in English and Español Conozca los síntomas de la Diabetes Typo Uno Micción Frecuente / Orina Excesiva Sed Insaciable Bajo De Peso Rápido E Inexplicable Náusea/ Vomitó Aliento Metálico ..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

Co-parenting through divorce presents a multitude of challenges. When your child has special needs, those issues are only amplified. As a family law attorney and mom to a T1D child, I see the intersection of these two worlds resulting in conflict which negatively impacts the child and the parent’s ability to effectively co-parent. Through my interview on the Juicebox Podcast and the information provided in this post, I hope to provide some general information and tools that you can use to improve your co-parenting relationship and protect your child’s best interests in navigating some common i ..read more

Researchers have converted human stem cells into insulin-producing cells and demonstrated in mice infused with such cells that blood sugar levels can be controlled and diabetes functionally cured for nine months. The findings, from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, are published online Feb. 24 in the journal Nature Biotechnology. “These mice had very severe diabetes with blood sugar readings of more than 500 milligrams per deciliter of blood — levels that could be fatal for a person — and when we gave the mice the insulin-secreting cells, within two weeks th ..read more

Insulet, makers of the Omnipod tubeless insulin pump, just announced that they have received clearance from the FDA for their Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System. The first tubeless system with compatible smartphone control. Press release below. Later today the Juicebox Podcast will have an exclusive interview with two surprise guests about the announcement that will be full of juicy product details! There will be a special link in the episode to a website all about the Omnipod® 5. To be notified when the episode is available, subscribe now in your favorite audio app or with one ..read more