Defining Diabetes: Type 1 Terms Explained
Defining Diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes Terms, Explained
The vocabulary of Type 1, one clear term at a time — bolus, basal, A1C, and dozens more, defined simply.
What is Defining Diabetes?
Defining Diabetes, with Scott Benner and Jenny Smith, CDCES, takes the words you hear constantly and explains each one in plain language. Short, focused episodes that give you the language to understand everything else.
Each episode is a conversation you can listen to, revisit, and share — part of the Juicebox Podcast's free library on life with Type 1 diabetes.
You cannot act on advice you do not understand. Defining Diabetes hands you the vocabulary one short episode at a time, so every other series and every doctor visit suddenly makes more sense.
Who Defining Diabetes is for
It is for the newly diagnosed, caregivers, grandparents, and anyone who wants the diabetes vocabulary to finally click.
Frequently asked questions
What is Defining Diabetes?
Defining Diabetes is a series from the Juicebox Podcast. Defining Diabetes, with Scott Benner and Jenny Smith, CDCES, takes the words you hear constantly and explains each one in plain language. Short, focused episodes that give you the language to understand everything else.
Who is Defining Diabetes for?
It is for the newly diagnosed, caregivers, grandparents, and anyone who wants the diabetes vocabulary to finally click.
What terms does Defining Diabetes explain?
Core terms like bolus, basal, A1C, insulin sensitivity, glycemic index, and many more — each in its own short, plain-language episode.
How long are the Defining Diabetes episodes?
Each one is short and focused on a single term, which makes them easy to search, revisit, and share with family who want to understand the language.
Is this medical advice?
No. The Juicebox Podcast is education and personal storytelling, not medical advice. It is meant to help you understand Type 1 diabetes and feel less alone — always talk with your own medical team about your care.
Where can I listen to Defining Diabetes?
You can stream Defining Diabetes on the Juicebox Podcast website or follow the playlist on Spotify. Episodes are also on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen.
What listeners say
"My 11yo was diagnosed 6 weeks ago. Listening to the Defining Diabetes series, Bold Beginnings series, and Pro Tip series was a game and life changer. Applying what I've learned has already produced noticeable results and makes so much sense."
"Start with the Defining Diabetes series, Pro Tips series, and the series for beginners. Once you've listened to those, the older episodes have great diabetes tips. His diabetes management is spot on!"
"When you have a newly diagnosed child, you are given so much info it's overwhelming. When diagnosed as an adult, information is scarce. This podcast breaks diabetes down into bite sized pieces. I highly recommend the ProTips and Defining Diabetes series."
Listener reviews from Apple Podcasts. Individual experiences vary; nothing here is medical advice.
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