Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes #1613 Bolus 4 - Intro and Doritos
Aug 28, 2025
In this intriguing conversation, Jenny Smith, a diabetes management expert, shares her wealth of knowledge on bolusing strategies and insulin control. She humorously tackles snack challenges, focusing on everyone's favorite, Doritos, and offers insights into their nutritional impact. Jenny emphasizes effective carbohydrate counting, personalized bolusing techniques, and the role of continuous glucose monitors. Listeners will walk away equipped with practical advice on managing diabetes while enjoying life’s indulgences!
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AID Algorithms Affect Bolusing
- Jenny points out that automated insulin delivery (AID) systems and algorithms change bolus choices.
- Ninja-level bolusing requires knowing how your algorithm behaves before altering doses.
Spot-Check The CGM Post-Meal
- Look at your CGM trends one, three, and five hours after a meal to evaluate bolus effectiveness.
- Use those spot checks to tweak insulin, rather than minute-by-minute reacting.
Tweak To Build Historical Knowledge
- Jenny highlights 'Tweak for next time' as the most valuable step to build practical knowledge.
- Logging outcomes and adjusting ratios accelerates learning and future dosing.