The Bold Beginnings series, presented in American Sign Language (ASL)
Honeymooning with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 1 (ASL)
Bold Beginnings from the Juicebox Podcast is designed to answer the most common questions people have after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
In this first episode, Jenny Smith, CDE and person with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years, joins me to unpack the honeymoon phase of type 1.
Terminology of T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 3 (ASL)
A two-part installment of the Bold Beginnings series with Scott Benner, and Jennifer Smith, CDE. This time, we’re tackling the language of diabetes.
(PART 1 OF 2)
Fear of Insulin and T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 5 (ASL)
For many, insulin is first introduced as both life-saving and life-threatening. You’re told, “Don’t use too much—it could kill you,” without enough practical context. That kind of messaging leads to fear, anxiety, panic attacks, and even bad habits like intentionally keeping blood sugars high.
Long Acting Insulin with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 7 (ASL)
In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott Benner and Jennifer Smith, CDE unpack the often-overlooked basics of long-acting (basal) insulin. What started as a quick conversation turned into a deeper dive into how foundational basal insulin really is for managing type 1 diabetes.
Food Choices with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 9 (ASL)
New to T1D and wondering what can we even eat now? Scott and Jennifer Smith, CDE unpack real-world food choices without shame or rules-lawyering. We cover simple swaps, how to think about glycemic impact, and why “free foods” aren’t always free.
Adult Diagnosis with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 2 (ASL)
From misdiagnoses and delayed testing to navigating careers, families, and everyday life while trying to learn how to manage blood sugars, we cover the real struggles that too many adults face—and how to find hope, community, and better tools.
Terminology of T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 4 (ASL)
A two-part installment of the Bold Beginnings series with Scott Benner, and Jennifer Smith, CDE. This time, we’re tackling the language of diabetes.
(PART 2 of 2)
Target Range of T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 8 (ASL)
Newly diagnosed and confused about “range”? In this episode, Scott Benner and Jennifer Smith, CDE unpack what a realistic blood glucose target range looks like early on, why many clinics start you a bit higher at first, and how your target can (and should) evolve as you get comfortable.
15/15 Rule with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 6 (ASL)
Why the 15/15 rule exists and how it came from the pre-CGM era Why it often leads to overtreating and rebound highs
Pre Bolus and T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 10 (ASL)
“Rapid” insulin isn’t instant. Scott and Jennifer Smith, CDE break down pre-bolusing—what it is, why it matters, and how to time insulin so it meets food (not chases it).
Carbs and T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 11 (ASL)
Scott and Jennifer Smith, CDE dig into carbs—why not all carbs hit the same, how glycemic index/load matter, and what mixed meals (hello, pizza 🍕) do to timing and dose.
Flexibility with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 13 (ASL)
Scott and Jennifer Smith, CDE dig into the most underrated diabetes skill: flexibility. Settings, ratios, routines—and even your headspace—need to adapt as life changes (growth, activity, hormones, illness, new foods). This episode shows how to pivot without panic.
Stacking and T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 12 (ASL)
Scott and Jennifer Smith, CDE unpack insulin “stacking”—what it really means, when it’s risky, and when it’s simply smart, needed bolusing (hint: grazing holidays and second helpings!). They cover insulin on board (IOB), active insulin time, and how CGM data + good settings let you dose confidently without fear.
School with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 14 (ASL)
Scott and Jennifer Smith, CDE walk through how to get your child with type 1 safely and confidently back to school—whether that’s preschool, elementary, middle, or high school.
Exercise with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 15 (ASL)
Newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? Wondering how exercise will affect blood sugars? In this episode of the Juicebox Podcast Bold Beginnings series, Scott and Jenny Smith break down what every beginner needs to know about movement and T1D.
Community with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 17 (ASL)
You don’t have to do it alone. In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott and Jenny dive into the power of community—why finding others who “get it” can completely change the way you experience life with T1D.
Guilt, Fear, Hope & Expectations of T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 16 (ASL)
New T1D diagnosis and feeling overwhelmed? In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott and Jenny have an honest, compassionate conversation about the messy middle of type 1 diabetes: grief, guilt, fear, hope, and setting realistic expectations.
Journaling with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 18 (ASL)
New to T1D and drowning in details? In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott and Jenny clarify what “journaling” really means in diabetes: capturing useful data (food, carbs, insulin, timing, activity) so you can spot patterns and make better decisions—not writing feelings in a diary (though that’s fine, too!).
Insurance with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 21 (ASL)
New to type 1 diabetes and already overwhelmed by insurance? You’re not alone. In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott sits down with Samantha Arceneaux, a T1D mom and long-time insurance problem-solver, to unpack how to navigate coverage for insulin, CGMs, pumps, and supplies.
Technology & Medical Supplies with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 19 (ASL)
New to T1D tech and feeling buried in options? In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott and Jenny cut through the noise: what to get first, how to advocate for it, and the small gear that makes a big difference.
Treating Low Blood Glucose in T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 20 (ASL)
New to T1D and unsure how to treat lows without bouncing sky-high after? In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott and Jenny break down what to do, when, and why—from slow drifts to fast freefalls, honeymoon quirks, and AID algorithm gotchas.
Family and T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 22 (ASL)
Type 1 diabetes doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed—it ripples through the entire family. In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott and Jenny talk about how diabetes impacts parents, siblings, marriages, and extended family relationships. They also share listener feedback on what families wish they had known in the beginning.
Illness Ketone Management with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 23 (ASL)
What do you do when illness and ketones show up with type 1 diabetes? In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott and Jenny dig into one of the scariest—and least talked about—parts of T1D management: how to handle ketones, especially when sickness or pump issues throw everything off.
Injected Wrong Insulin and T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 25 (ASL)
Mistakes happen—even with insulin. In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott and Jenny talk through what to do if you inject the wrong insulin or the wrong dose. Whether you’re on MDI or pumping, this episode is a must-hear for anyone managing type 1 diabetes.
Medical Team for T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 24 (ASL)
Finding the right medical team can make or break your type 1 diabetes journey. In this Bold Beginnings episode, Scott and Jenny talk candidly about the reality of working with doctors, endos, educators, and support staff—and what to do when the system doesn’t meet your needs.
Using a CGM with T1D | Bold Beginnings Ep. 26 (ASL)
A break down everything you need to know about continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) after diagnosis.