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Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

#1836 Chris vs. Life - Part 1

Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

Scott Benner

Nutrition, Medicine, Health & Fitness

4.81.7K Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Chris shares his 38-year type 1 diabetes journey , overcoming a 1980s diagnosis , family abandonment , severe drug addiction , and near-fatal DKA to build a professional auto racing career.

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0:00.0

Welcome back, friends. You are listening to the Juice Box podcast.

0:14.1

Hi, my name is Chris. I've been a type 1 diabetic for 38 years, and I'm excited to talk to Scott.

0:22.6

If you'd like to hear about diabetes management in easy to take in bits, check out the small

0:28.2

sips. That's the series on the Juicebox podcast that listeners are talking about like it's a cheat

0:33.6

code. These are perfect little bursts of clarity, one person said. I finally understood

0:38.4

things I've heard a hundred times. Short, simple, and somehow exactly what I needed. People say

0:44.1

small sips, feels like someone pulling up a chair, sliding a cup across the table, and giving

0:49.0

you one clean idea at a time. Nothing overwhelming, no firehose of information, just steady, helpful

0:55.8

nudges that actually stick. People listen in their car, on walks, or while they're actually

1:00.6

bull-lissing, any time that they need a quick shot of perspective. And the reviews, they all say the

1:06.5

same thing. Small Sips makes diabetes make sense. Search for the Juice Box podcast, small

1:12.7

sips, wherever you get audio. Nothing you hear on the Juice Box podcast should be considered

1:18.5

advice, medical or otherwise. Always consult a physician before making any changes to your

1:23.8

health care plan or becoming bold with insulin.

1:31.1

I'm having an on-body vibe alert.

1:38.5

This episode of the Juice Box podcast is sponsored by ever since 365, the only one-year-wear CGM.

1:39.6

That's one insertion and one CGM a year.

1:43.4

One CGM, one year. Not every 10 or 14 days. Ever since

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CGM.com slash juicebox. Today's episode is also sponsored by the TandomMobi system, which is powered by

1:56.6

Tandem's newest algorithm, Control IQ Plus technology. TandamMobi has a predictive algorithm that helps prevent highs and lows and is now available

2:05.3

for ages 2 and up.

2:06.9

Learn more and get started today at Tandomdiabetes.com slash juicebox.

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