Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips

#104 Small Sips: Avoid Hot Takes

2026-03-2910:28

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

#103 Small Sips: That's Just Diabetes

2026-03-2813:19

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

#102 Small Sips: Steal A1C Overnight

2026-03-2707:34

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

#101 Small Sips: Low Before High

2026-03-2711:14

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

#100 Small Sips: More Insulin

2026-03-2612:21

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

#99 Small Sips: Blanket of Insulin

2026-03-2511:58

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

#98 Small Sips: Meet the Need

2026-03-2412:03

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

#97 Small Sips: S.W.A.G

2026-03-2312:46

Estimating carbs and insulin is sometimes necessary—experience helps refine these educated guesses over time. 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

#96 Small Sips: Stop The Arrows

2026-03-2214:09

Acting early on CGM trends prevents major highs and lows and leads to more stable 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

#95 Small Sips: Using a CGM Well

2026-03-2115:37

A CGM provides more than just a number—trends help guide better decision-making and prevent extreme highs and lows. 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

#94 Small Sips: Timing and Amount

2026-03-2009:02

Insulin management isn't just about quantity—it's also about timing it correctly for each situation. 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

#93 Small Sips: All Carbs Aren't Created Equal

2026-03-1914:16

Carb counting isn't just about numbers—it's about understanding how different carbs affect blood sugar differently. 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

#92 Small Sip: Are You Stacking Insulin

2026-03-1809:04

Stacking insulin is often misunderstood. If insulin is still needed, it's not stacking—it's effective 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

#91 Small Sips: Tug Of War

2026-03-1710:39

Meal bolusing simplified (I'm not kidding) 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

#90 Small Sips: Get What You Expect

2026-03-1607:49

Find stability, then expect more. 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

#89 Small Sips: The Difference is Your Fear

2026-03-1512:30

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#88 Small Sips: Insulin Used Now Is For Later

2026-03-1410:08

Insulin success is a lot about timing. Check out the Juicebox Podcast 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

#87 Small Sips: Diabetes Is Hard

2026-03-1313:44

Diabetes is always hard, but it doesn't have to feel impossible. Check out the Juicebox Podcast 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

#86 Diabetes Variables: Alcohol

2025-11-2815:50

A Juicebox Podcast series that unpacks how everyday factors — from stress and sleep to hydration and hormones — influence blood sugar, helping listeners fine-tune type 1 diabetes management. Trampoline Temperature Travel Exercise Hydration Food Quality Leaky Sites / Tunneling Video Games Stress Masturbation School Bad Sites Growth Hormone Sleep Pump Site Placement Full Moon Diabetes Tech Weight Gain Walmart Final Episode (Sorta) Menopause Alcohol

#85 Diabetes Variables: Menopause

2025-11-2718:08

A Juicebox Podcast series that unpacks how everyday factors — from stress and sleep to hydration and hormones — influence blood sugar, helping listeners fine-tune type 1 diabetes management. Trampoline Temperature Travel Exercise Hydration Food Quality Leaky Sites / Tunneling Video Games Stress Masturbation School Bad Sites Growth Hormone Sleep Pump Site Placement Full Moon Diabetes Tech Weight Gain Walmart Final Episode (Sorta) Menopause Alcohol

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