Ep. 17 | Sun, Spikes & Starting Over: Part 2

Ep. 17 | Sun, Spikes & Starting Over: Part 2

From Raising Type 1 Podcast by Co-Hosts: Janelle Mitchell & Aubrie Lewis

May 12, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the transition to the Twiist insulin pump and the associated emotional and practical challenges.

Sun, Spikes, and Starting Over: Part Two is all about what comes next as both boys get ready to transition to the Twiist insulin pump. Starting a new pump always brings a mix of hope, nerves, and a whole lot of questions. In this episode, we’re talking through the prep that happens before the switch, the expectations we’re trying to keep realistic, and what it feels like to once again hand over a little trust to new technology. From setting changes and learning curves to the emotional side of starting over, we’re sharing what this transition looks like in real time and why new diabetes tech can feel both exciting and exhausting all at once. Because with Type 1 Diabetes, every new device comes with the same goal: more freedom, better management, and hopefully one less thing to fight with every day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Janelle Mitchell, Aubrie Lewis

Topics covered

  • insulin pump transition
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • technology in diabetes management
  • emotional aspects of diabetes
  • parenting with diabetes

Keywords

  • Twiist insulin pump
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • diabetes technology
  • emotional support
  • parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Twiist insulin pump

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