Type 1 Diabetes & Pregnancy | Juicebox Podcast Collection
Type 1 Diabetes & Pregnancy
Everything you wish someone would just talk through — pregnancy with Type 1 diabetes, before, during, and after. Real stories and conversations with experts, from people who have lived it.
The Type 1 diabetes & pregnancy collection
Few subjects come with more questions — or more fear — than pregnancy with Type 1 diabetes, and the advice you find online can be overwhelming. This collection of 38 Juicebox Podcast episodes brings together honest conversations about that experience: what guests navigated month to month, and how dozens of women with Type 1 approached blood sugar during pregnancy in their own lives.
It blends two things at once. There are conversations with experts — the Diabetes Pro Tip episodes on Pregnancy and Postpartum, a Grand Rounds conversation on pregnancy, and a four-part walk through each trimester. And there are the personal stories — real T1D moms talking honestly about planning, fertility, the highs and lows of nine months, delivery, and the postpartum stretch that almost no one prepares you for.
None of this is medical advice, and pregnancy decisions should always be guided by your own care team. But hearing how others approached it ahead of time can make those appointments feel more productive — and the whole journey feel less lonely.
Who this collection is for
It's for anyone planning a pregnancy with diabetes, anyone newly pregnant and overwhelmed, and partners who want to understand what's coming. Whether you're thinking about A1C before conception, wondering about insulin resistance later in pregnancy, or making sense of the postpartum stretch, you'll find someone here who has been exactly where you are.
Episode highlights to start with
If you're new to the collection, start with the expert foundations, then move into the trimester series and personal stories.
Pro Tip: Pregnancy
The overview episode with Jenny Smith, CDCES — a conversation about how things can change across pregnancy.
EP #449Pro Tip: Postpartum
The often-overlooked after-birth period, talked through honestly.
EP #1118Grand Rounds: Pregnancy
A clinician's-eye conversation about Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy.
EP #259–#363"She Is Having a Baby!"
A four-part series walking through the first, second, and third trimesters and delivery.
EP #402Throwing Darts with Jennifer
A wide-ranging pregnancy conversation with Jenny Smith.
EP #906Postpartum Depression
An honest look at mental health after birth alongside Type 1 diabetes.
The collection continues with many more personal stories — fertility journeys, pregnancy after loss, pregnancies abroad, and the full messy, hopeful range of what it's like to grow a family with Type 1 diabetes. Browse all 38 episodes →
Frequently asked questions
Can you have a healthy pregnancy with Type 1 diabetes?
It's one of the most common questions people have — and a big reason this collection exists. The episodes feature dozens of parents with Type 1 sharing their own pregnancy experiences, alongside conversations with Jenny Smith, CDCES. For guidance about your own situation, your medical team is the right place to start.
How does Type 1 diabetes management change during pregnancy?
This is exactly what the Pro Tip Pregnancy (#364) and Postpartum (#449) episodes dig into — Scott and Jenny talk through how things can shift before, during, and after pregnancy. For the specifics that apply to you, your own care team is the right source.
Does the collection cover planning a pregnancy?
Yes. Several episodes cover preconception planning and fertility with Type 1 — the questions people wrestle with and the experiences of those who have been there. As always, it's stories and conversation rather than medical advice; your own doctor is the right partner for planning.
Does the collection cover postpartum?
Yes. Postpartum is one of the least-discussed and most disorienting stretches, and it gets real attention here. The collection includes a Pro Tip on Postpartum (#449) and an honest episode on postpartum depression (#906).
Where can I listen to the Pregnancy collection?
You can stream all 38 episodes on the Juicebox Podcast website or follow the Pregnancy playlist on Spotify. Episodes are also on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen.
What listeners say
"I was first diagnosed with gestational diabetes, then type 2, until in 2021 a doctor diagnosed me as T1D. Your podcast has enabled me to lower my A1C from 9.5 at diagnosis to between 5.9 and 6.2 over the last 1.5 years, by teaching me how to be Bold with Insulin."
"Son was diagnosed in April 2022. A friend recommended the podcast and we dropped his A1C to 5.7 at his 4 month appointment. Love all the tips."
"When my son was first diagnosed, I felt so alone and unprepared. A friend shared the podcast and I've listened ever since. It has helped me learn so much and know there is a huge community of support out there!"
Listener reviews from Apple Podcasts. Individual experiences vary; nothing here is medical advice.
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