Hello friends. Welcome to episode 391 of the Juice Box Podcast.

This episode is another in the Pro Tip series.

That's right, Jenny Smith is here today.

Jenny and I are going to be talking rather loosely, if you will,

about the glycemic load and glycemic index.

Now, please, don't turn off your podcast player.

I know that seems boring.

But what we're really going to be talking about is understanding that different foods impact

blood sugar differently, even if those two foods both have the same amount of carbs in them. This is incredibly

important and it is something that many of you just undervalue. So while you're listening today, please keep in mind that I think this is incredibly

important and also keep in mind that nothing you hear on the Juice Box podcast should be

considered advice, medical or otherwise, please always consult a

physician before making any changes to your health care plan.

We're becoming bold with insulin.

Today I've invited Jenny Smith to come back. Do you know Jenny?

Jennifer has had type 1 diabetes for 32 years now.

Jenny also holds a bachelor's degree in human nutrition and biology from the University of Wisconsin.

She's a registered and licensed dietician, a certified diabetes educator,

and a certified trainer on most makes and models

of continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps.

So you know Jenny from the Pro Tip episodes

and from Defining Diabetes and from Ask Scott and

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