#107 Small Sips: Wake Up Hopeful
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
Each day is a new opportunity to manage diabetes with a fresh mindset. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
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#106 Small Sips: Just Smile and Wave
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
Not everyone understands diabetes—acknowledge advice politely but stick with what works for you. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
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#105 Small Sips: Trust Will Happen
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
Trust in diabetes management grows with experience—confidence comes with time and learning. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
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#104 Small Sips: Avoid Hot Takes
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
Avoid knee-jerk reactions—wait for trends before making diabetes management decisions. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
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#103 Small Sips: That's Just Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
Diabetes isn’t the only factor affecting blood sugar—other variables like stress and hormones play a role too. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
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#102 Small Sips: Steal A1C Overnight
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
Stable overnight blood sugars significantly improve A1C and make daytime management easier. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
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#101 Small Sips: Low Before High
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
Preventing highs is easier than correcting them—catching small dips early leads to better control. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
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#100 Small Sips: More Insulin
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
Using more insulin when needed isn’t a failure—it’s part of good diabetes management. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
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#99 Small Sips: Blanket of Insulin
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
A longer-acting insulin strategy helps manage high-fat and high-protein meals more effectively. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
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#98 Small Sips: Meet the Need
Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips
There’s no such thing as too much insulin or too little—just the right amount for your body’s needs. Diabetes Is Hard Insulin Used Now Is For Later The Difference Is Your Fear Get What You Expect Tug of War Are You Stacking Insulin All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal Timing and Amount Using a CGM Well Stop the Arrows S.W.A.G Meet the Need Blanket of Insulin More Insulin Low Before High Steal A1C Overnight That’s Just Diabetes Avoid Hot Takes Trust Will Happen Just Smile and Wave Wake Up Hopeful
info_outlineWelcome to Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips, a curated podcast feed from Scott Benner, host of the award-winning Juicebox Podcast. Since 2015, Scott has produced over 1,700 episodes, featuring 26 in-depth series that have helped thousands manage type 1 diabetes with confidence and clarity.
This podcast brings together the very best of those life-changing episodes—organized by theme, not scattered across a massive archive. Each season delivers a full series from the Juicebox vault, offering real-world strategies, honest insights, and compassionate conversations with people living with type 1, caregivers, and diabetes professionals.
🎧 What’s inside?
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Season 1: Bold Beginnings – For the newly diagnosed.
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Season 2: The Pro Tip Series – The foundational management series that started it all.
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Upcoming: Thyroid health, GLP-1 meds, diabetes myths, algorithmic pumping (Omnipod 5, Loop, Medtronic 780G, Tandem CIQ, and more), endocrinologist Q&As, and defining the variables that affect blood sugars daily.
From caregivers to long-time T1Ds, these episodes have helped listeners drop their A1c, reduce burnout, and finally feel in control. Whether you're new to diabetes or deep in the trenches, you’ll find tools, stories, and answers here—without the fluff or sales pitch.
This isn’t theory. This is what actually works.
Subscribe now, and before long, you might be the one saying:
"I’ve been type 1 since 1977. I thought, what could this guy know—he’s not diabetic? But I was wrong. Scott, you absolutely get it. I’ll be a listener for life."
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