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Published May 11, 2023

#909 Diabetes Myths: Series Launch

Scott Benner launches a myth-busting series on the Juicebox Podcast, blending personal anecdotes with humor to unveil misconceptions in diabetes management, while advocating for better education among healthcare professionals.
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  • Misconceptions

    Scott Benner kicks off the series by addressing prevalent misconceptions about diabetes, such as the belief in miracle cures and the inevitability of complications. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances of diabetes management, noting that misconceptions often arise from media portrayals and lack of awareness 1. Jenny shares her experiences with misinformation, highlighting how even healthcare professionals can sometimes lack understanding 2. Benner humorously reflects on the recurring mention of movies like "Steel Magnolias," which contribute to public fears and misunderstandings about diabetes 3.

    It's funny when people will say something to me like, what do you think this means? I'm like, well, what did you eat 3 hours ago? What does that matter? I'm like, it's all that matters.

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    Series Intro

    The series aims to debunk myths such as the idea that diabetes can be reversed or that it is easy to manage. Scott outlines the series' goals, which include addressing myths like healthcare professionals knowing all or that a pump will fix everything 4. He invites listeners to engage with the series, promising thought-provoking discussions and a community for support 5. Jenny and Scott plan to explore these myths in depth, offering clarity and dispelling falsehoods 6.

    This series is going to be a lot of fun and maybe thought-provoking.

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    Dexcom Myths

    Scott and Jenny delve into myths surrounding Dexcom, a Continuous Glucose Monitoring system, addressing misconceptions like the belief that CGM users are "doing drugs." They share anecdotes that highlight the misunderstandings people have about diabetes technology 7. Jenny humorously discusses the absurdity of some myths, such as the idea of using a coffee enema to cure diabetes, illustrating the lengths people will go to find a "cure" 8. These discussions aim to educate listeners on the realities of living with diabetes and using CGM technology effectively.

    I thought he was going to take out this little old lady that called the cop.

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