Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

"The goal is to make and purify human insulin, and we want to do that in the simplest and least expensive way possible,” - Anthony DiFranco, Open Insulin Project.

Episode 77 is with T1D scientist Ant…

When Kent Schnakenberg felt a calling to do something big with his life he chose type 1 diabetes awareness and we are all very lucky that he did!

Kent is a one man type 1 diabetes awareness spreading…

How do you advocate for yourself at the Endo when your personality doesn't lend to having the uncomfortable conversations? Scott speaks to Erin about language choices that lead to the outcomes that y…

Bonus Episode: Rev Run (Joseph Simmons) from Run DMC is on the podcast to talk about type 2 diabetes pre-screening.

Hip-hop legend Rev Run and his wife Justine Simmons are partnering with Novo Nordis…

Denny is a good man and a great teacher. This episode is all about the difference that one dedicated teacher can make in a child's life. It also serves as an interesting look into the other side of t…

Tyler was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 28 and he's on the podcast to talk about his first year. We'll learn how his father's type 2 diagnosis helped Tyler to figure out that he was T1, talk …

In episode 72 I spoke to Ryan Hansen who unexpectedly lost his wife Tara during childbirth. This bonus episode is a companion to Ryan's story. 

Maternal mortality is more prevalent in the United Stat…

After Ryan Hansen unexpectedly lost his wife Tara during childbirth he became a maternal mortality advocate. Maternal mortality is more prevalent in the United States then you may expect and taking t…

I can say without one ounce of exaggeration that 14 year old Ian may be the most mature kid that I have ever met. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 12 Ian came on the podcast to talk about w…

Sometimes my conversations just begin with a hello and I have no idea where they will go... this one went in all kinds of great directions. Sharon and I talked type 1 diabetes parenting, managing at …

If it an anvil would have fallen on Karalyn during this interview (like in the cartoons) I would not have been surprised.

An interesting story of an incorrect diagnosis that took about every twist an…

D-Mom Nicki Nichols was searching for help when she experienced a roadblock with her daughter's state provided health insurance so she sent an email to Rep. Jeffrey Guice to ask for help getting her …

Gird your loins...

When ten year old Lundyn Cox's mother received a text message from her daughter's softball coach... the last thing that see expected was a message kicking her daughter from the tea…

Dexcom's Director of Clinical Projects talks with Scott about the information that he presented at the 76th American Diabetes Associations Scientific Sessions. 

This is better than hearing it live at…

Sure perhaps when you hear 504 plan it doesn't sound too exciting, but you know what is exciting? Proper care for your chid while they are at school. Type 1 diabetes is a 24 hour a day disease and no…

Scott Leibrand loves Dana Lewis (episode 63) and together they built Dana her very own artificial pancreas. This episode isn't a true part 2, it is more a different perspective on the story of OpenAP…

Dana Lewis has type 1 diabetes and one day she decided to try to make the alarms louder on her Dexcom CGM. That simple endeavor led Dana and her husband Scott to build their very own artificial pancr…

D-Mom Lija talks with Scott about life with type 1 diabetes. Unfounded fear, community and way more (I can't list everything we spoke about here or you won't need to listen). ;)

Show Notes

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Samantha Arceneaux shares with me how she has helped over 100 people living with type 1 diabetes to successful win their insurance appeals. Can't get your insurance company to give you an insulin pum…

Stefany Shaheen is a D-Mom and the author of the book 'Elle & Coach'. We talk about life as a D-Parent and what its like having a diabetes service dog. Note: Audio clears up around 20 minutes in, Ste…