#1807 Spokane or Bust - Part 2
Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
Scott Benner
4.8 • 1.7K Ratings
🗓️ 25 March 2026
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
In part two, Cassie shares building confidence after diagnosis—finding community, navigating school nurses, improving A1C to 5.4, exploring tight range goals, and advocating for her son without burning out.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back, friends, to another episode of the Juice Box podcast. |
| 0:12.9 | So my name is Cassie. I am a stay-at-home mom of three boys. They're 14, 12, and 6, |
| 0:19.6 | and my 12-year-old is our type 1 diabetic. This is part two of a two-part |
| 0:24.9 | episode. Go look at the title. If you don't recognize it, you haven't heard part one yet. It's |
| 0:29.9 | probably the episode right before this in your podcast player. My diabetes pro tip series is about |
| 0:36.0 | cutting through the clutter of diabetes management to give you the straightforward practical insights that truly make a difference. |
| 0:42.7 | This series is all about mastering the fundamentals, whether it's the basics of insulin, dosing adjustments, or everyday management strategies that will empower you to take control. |
| 0:53.0 | I'm joined by Jenny Smith, who is a diabetes |
| 0:55.3 | educator with over 35 years of personal experience, and we break down complex concepts into simple, |
| 1:01.5 | actionable tips. The Diabetes Pro Tips series runs between episode 1,000 and 1,025 in your |
| 1:08.5 | podcast player, where you can listen to it at juiceboxpodcast.com by going up |
| 1:12.7 | into the menu. While you're listening, please remember that nothing you hear on the |
| 1:17.7 | Juice Box podcast should be considered advice, medical, or otherwise. Always consult a physician |
| 1:23.8 | before making any changes to your health care plan or becoming bold with insulin. |
| 1:29.8 | This episode of the Juice Box podcast is sponsored by Omnipod 5. |
| 1:34.4 | Omnipod 5 is a tube-free automated insulin delivery system that's been shown to |
| 1:39.3 | significantly improve A1C and time and range for people with type 1 diabetes when they've |
| 1:43.7 | switched from daily |
| 1:44.6 | injections. Learn more and get started today at Omnipod.com slash juicebox. At my link, you can get a free |
| 1:51.3 | starter kit right now. Terms and conditions apply. Eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions can be |
| 1:57.1 | found at Omnipod.com slash juicebox. The podcast is also sponsored today by the Dexcomg7, |
| 2:04.8 | the same CGM that my daughter wears. |
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