The complete Bold Beginnings series — practical T1D education with Jenny Smith, CDE — now available in ASL.
Listen to the original audio seriesScott Benner and Jennifer Smith, CDE cover the most common questions after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis — fully interpreted in American Sign Language so the entire community can access this education.
Bold Beginnings is designed to answer the most pressing questions people have after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis — from honeymooning and fear of insulin to school, exercise, and building a medical team.
Jenny Smith, CDE unpacks the honeymoon phase — what it is, why it happens, and what to expect as it ends.
ASLThe real struggles adults face after a late T1D diagnosis — misdiagnoses, careers, family, and finding hope.
ASLPart 1 of 2: Scott and Jenny demystify the terms every newly diagnosed person will encounter.
ASLPart 2 of 2: More essential diabetes vocabulary so you can talk to your medical team with confidence.
ASLFear-based insulin messaging leads to anxiety and bad habits — Scott and Jenny break the cycle.
ASLWhy the pre-CGM era 15/15 rule often leads to overtreating and rebound highs, and what to do instead.
ASLA deeper dive into how foundational basal insulin really is for managing type 1 diabetes.
ASLWhat a realistic blood glucose target looks like early on, and how it should evolve over time.
ASLReal-world food choices without shame — simple swaps, glycemic impact, and why "free foods" aren't always free.
ASLRapid insulin isn't instant — how to time your dose so it meets food rather than chases it.
ASLNot all carbs hit the same — glycemic index, glycemic load, and what mixed meals do to timing and dose.
ASLWhat stacking really means, when it's risky, and when it's simply smart dosing with IOB in mind.
ASLSettings, ratios, and routines need to adapt as life changes — how to pivot without panic.
ASLHow to get your child with type 1 safely and confidently back to school at any grade level.
ASLWhat every newly diagnosed person needs to know about movement and its effect on blood sugars.
ASLAn honest conversation about grief, guilt, fear, hope, and setting realistic expectations after diagnosis.
ASLWhy finding others who get it can completely change the way you experience life with T1D.
ASLJournaling in diabetes means capturing data — food, insulin, timing, activity — to spot patterns.
ASLWhat to get first, how to advocate for it, and the small gear that makes a big difference.
ASLHow to treat lows without bouncing high — from slow drifts to fast freefalls and AID gotchas.
ASLSamantha Arceneaux helps navigate coverage for insulin, CGMs, pumps, and supplies.
ASLHow T1D ripples through parents, siblings, marriages, and extended family relationships.
ASLHow to handle ketones when sickness or pump issues throw everything off.
ASLWhat to expect from your medical team, and what to do when the system doesn't meet your needs.
ASLWhat to do if you inject the wrong insulin or wrong dose — whether on MDI or pumping.
ASLEverything you need to know about continuous glucose monitoring after a new T1D diagnosis.
ASLThe full Bold Beginnings series is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen.
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