Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes #1019 Diabetes Pro Tip: Explaining Type 1
Sep 24, 2023
"The Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes" features Scott and Jenny Smith, Diabetes educators sharing insights on type 1 diabetes care. They discuss important topics such as the need for educating others about type 1 diabetes, understanding and supporting individuals with diabetes, the constant inner monologue experienced by people with type 1 diabetes, challenges in certain environments, and improving A1c levels through timed insulin. Tune in for engaging and informative discussions on managing type 1 diabetes.
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Schedule A Short Diabetes Briefing
- Set a dedicated time to explain diabetes to teachers, coaches, or caregivers so they can listen without distraction.
- Prepare a short list of the most important facts relevant to that person's role.
What Type 1 Really Is
- Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune inability to produce insulin, not caused by lifestyle choices.
- Insulin is life-saving and without it blood sugar will rise uncontrollably leading to coma or death.
Allow Visible Insulin Delivery
- Recognize the common delivery methods: injections (vials or pens), pumps (tubed or tubeless), and inhaled insulin.
- Allow people to use their chosen delivery method without forcing them to hide.