#1861 Fight the Power
Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
Scott Benner
4.8 • 1.7K Ratings
🗓️ 27 May 2026
⏱️ 75 minutes
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Summary
Gillian discusses teenage rebellion, living with necrobiosis lipoidica, and a legal battle against medical school bureaucracy over a false-positive alcohol test caused by high blood sugar fermentation.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back, friends, to another episode of the Juice Box podcast. |
| 0:15.1 | My name is Gillian. I am a type one diabetic of, I believe it will be 23 years in April. |
| 0:24.4 | I was diagnosed at 5. |
| 0:27.8 | Check out my algorithm pumping series to help you make sense of automated insulin delivery systems, |
| 0:33.4 | like Omnipod 5, Loop, Medtronic 780G, Twist, Tandem Control IQ, and much more. |
| 0:40.8 | Each episode will dive into the setup, features, and real-world usage tips that can |
| 0:45.2 | transform your daily Type 1 diabetes management. |
| 0:48.0 | We cut through the jargon, share personal experiences, and show you how these algorithms |
| 0:52.6 | can simplify and streamline your care. |
| 0:54.7 | If you're curious about automated insulin pumping, go find the algorithm pumping series in the |
| 0:59.2 | Juicebox podcast. |
| 1:00.6 | Easiest way? |
| 1:01.6 | Juiceboxpodcast.com and go up into the menu. |
| 1:04.2 | Click on series and it'll be right there. |
| 1:08.2 | While you're listening, please remember that nothing you hear on the Juicebox podcast should be considered advice, medical, or otherwise. |
| 1:16.7 | Always consult a physician before making any changes to your health care plan or becoming bold with insulin. |
| 1:33.8 | This episode of the Juicebox podcast is sponsored by Omnipod 5. |
| 1:39.1 | Omnipod 5 is a tube-free automated insulin delivery system that's been shown to significantly improve A1C and time and range for people with type 1 diabetes when they've |
| 1:43.5 | switched from daily injections. |
| 1:45.4 | Learn more and get started today at Omnipod.com slash Juicebox. At my link, you can get a free |
| 1:51.1 | starter kit right now. Terms and conditions apply. Eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions can be |
| 1:56.8 | found at Omnipod.com slash juicebox. Today's episode is also sponsored by Dexcom. |
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