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The Healthy Diabetic
Welcome to The healthy Diabetic Podcast, each week I talk about how to navigate the complexities of diabetes. I interview doctors, Endo's, dietitians, CDE's, technology leaders, caregivers, and of course anybody who is affected by diabetes. This show is for you if you're looking for safe, educational, and engaging conversations. I promise to brighten your day, and you'll be sure to leave educated, supported, and guided on your way to a healthier and happier life with diabetes.
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Episodes
The Healthy Diabetic#276 - 3-Things That Will Make Diabetes A Little Easier
In today's episode I breakdown the 3-things that will make your Diabetes easier to manage. Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com…
The Healthy Diabetic#275: Inhaled Insulin Along Side Insulin Pumps & MDI
In today's episode, I brake down my experience with an 8 month experiment using insulin pumps and MDI (manual Daily Injections) along side Afrezza (inhaled…
The Healthy Diabetic#274: You're Not Serious... (Angela Jaleh Karami)
In today's episode, I sit down with Angela Jaleh Karami, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 23 years. She works as a research assistant and…
The Healthy Diabetic#273: Diabetes Isn't Black & White - Jon Cellier
In today's episode, I sit down with Jon Cellier. Born in France, Jon moved to the UK 15 years ago. For 29 years, he lived without considering what he ate or…
The Healthy Diabetic#272: Living a Free and Fulfilled Life With Diabetes - Duane Johnson
In today's episode, I sit down with Duane Johnson, who has been living with T1D for 28 years and was diagnosed at the age of 24, similar to my own experience…
The Healthy Diabetic#271: Fighting Fire's As A T1D - Andrew Thomas (Part 1)
In today's episode, I sit down with Andrew Thomas. Andrew is a T1D, a father, a husband, and a firefighter from Indiana. We talked in depth about his diagnosis…
The Healthy Diabetic#270: Fear, Frustration, Overwhelm, & Isolation - Amanda Mueller
In today's episode, I sit down with Amanda Mueller. Amanda is a Type 1 Diabetic (T1D), a financial consultant, and a fitness coach. She was diagnosed as a…
The Healthy Diabetic#268: Early Childhood Challenges - Marina Castillo
In today's episode, I sit down with Marina Castillo. Marina was diagnosed with T1D at the age of three and has been living with Diabetes for the past 24 years…
The Healthy Diabetic#269 - Diabetes Sickness - What do you do?
What do you do when you're sick? In today's episode I share my strategies I use when I'm sick along with some cool holistic remedies our family uses. Health is…
The Healthy Diabetic#267: Diabetes Misconception - Leontine De Hollander
In today's episode, I sit down with Leontine, a T1D of 30 years from the Netherlands. Leontine's diagnosis is another example of a broken system and how we…
The Healthy Diabetic#266 - Bonus: Are You Non-Compliant?
You aren't non-compliant; you simply need guidance, education, and real-time support. Have you ever felt inadequate in managing your Diabetes? Have Diabetes…
The Healthy Diabetic#265: A Single Mother of Four & Two Have Diabetes - Amy
In today's episode, I sit down with Amy, a single mother of four, two of whom have T1D. We talked about the challenges of being a single mother of four and…
The Healthy Diabetic#264: Miss Diagnosed Again - Julie Grobner
In today's episode, I sat down with Julie Grobner. Julie is a proud Christian and T1D. Julie was misdiagnosed as an adult after having children. She worked in…
The Healthy Diabetic#263: Not Every Diabetes Story Is The Same - Caroline & Charlotte
In today's episode, I sit down with sisters Caroline and Charlotte, both living with Type 1 diabetes. We discuss the challenges they faced after being…
The Healthy Diabetic#262: The 13 Things My Doctor Never Told Me
In today's episode, I discuss 13 things my doctor never explained. What are the most essential factors you should focus on? We will explore all those today!…
The Healthy Diabetic#261: The Real Truth Behind Insurance - Jarrod King
In Today's episode, we sit down with Jarrod King. This is Jarrods 3 time on the podcast. Jarrod is a pharmacist by trade and works directly with insurance…
The Healthy Diabetic#260: Diabetes Mistakes & Lessons - Graham Hubbard
In today's episode, I sit down with Graham Hubbard. Graham is a returning guest and the co-creator of this podcast from 2020-2022. Graham and I talk about the…
The Healthy Diabetic#259: A Diagnosis Blunder - Tobias Cornish
In Today's episode, I sit down with Tobias Cornish. Tobias was diagnosed with T1D in 2022 and is an extreme cyclist from the UK. We discuss Tobias's unusual…
The Healthy Diabetic#258: Family Decisions - Parker Hardin & Kimberlee Anne
In today's episode, I sat down with Parker Hardin and his mother, Kimberlee Ann. Parker was diagnosed with T1D in 2019. Parker shares his diagnosis story and…
The Healthy Diabetic#257 - Let's Meet Real Diabetics - Rachel Alexander
In today's episode, I sit down with Rachel Lynn. Rachel is a T1D and comes from a family of medical practitioners. We talked about Rachel's diagnosis story and…
The Healthy Diabetic#256: Gingers Bad Mood Monday - Inhaled Insulin (Afrezza)
In today's episode, I sit down with Ginger Vieira, a T1D, freelance Diabetes writer, Mother, and Diabetes author. Many of you have been asking me more about…
The Healthy Diabetic#255: The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit - January 1st & 2nd
In today's episode, I sat down with Kristy Roby, the market director at Breakthrough T1D central and southern Ohio chapter, and Samantha Reddan, a T1D and…
The Healthy Diabetic#254: Hilarious Debates About Living With Diabetes - Graham Hubbard
Welcome, everyone; in today's episode, Graham Hubbard, my old podcast co-host from The 2TypeOnes Podcast, comes back to grace us with his thoughts about…
The Healthy Diabetic#253: The Challenges Of Diabetes - Sadife Kisyova
In today's episode, I sit down with Sadife Kisyova. Sadife is a T1D from Bulgaria and now lives in the UK. Sadife has an interesting story as she was diagnosed…
The Healthy Diabetic#252: 5 Keys to Better Post-Meal Blood Sugars
In this episode I talk about my 5 keys to achieving better blood sugar outcomes post meals. So many people struggle with dosing for food, these are the 5…
The Healthy Diabetic#251: Type 1 Diabetic To Dietitian To Diabetes Activist - Madi Cheever
I got to sit down with Madi, a T1D, registered dietitian, and a certified health education specialist. Madi and I talked about an unfortunately common…
The Healthy Diabetic#250: Jewell Halsted's Relatable Diagnosis & Diabetes Journey
In today's episode I sat down with Jewell Halsted a T1D of 15 years and a physicians assistant at a local family practitioners office. Beyond just managing…
The Healthy Diabetic#249: What I've Learned Living With Diabetes In 2024
Well, it's New Year's Eve, and I thought this would be the perfect time to share with you what I've learned from living with Diabetes in 2024. Coach Ken's…
The Healthy Diabetic#248 - 42 Years With Diabetes & Still Killing It - Dave Irish
In today's episode, I sat down with Dave Irish, a father, husband, granddad, professional musician, and a T1D of 42 years. Dave and I talked about his journey…
The Healthy Diabetic#247 - Diassentials A Waterproof Solution For Insulin Pumps
Diassentials is a Diabetes supply company creating one of a kind waterproof cases for insulin pumps. Their waterproof insulin pump cases are custom created to…
The Healthy Diabetic#246: Diabetes & The Real Life's We Face - Jarrod King
In today's episode, I sit down with Jarrod Kind. Jarrod King has spent over 30 years managing life with Type 1 Diabetes, diagnosed at the age of 4. Jarrod is…
The Healthy Diabetic#245: Finding Real T1D's in The Wild - Dominic Pezzutti
In today's episode, I sat down with Dominic Pezzutti, a T1D father, husband, and co-owner of "The Yard At Cherry Valley." We talked about Dominic's transition…
The Healthy Diabetic#244: The Shit Your Doctor's Never Told You (Part 1) - Ozempic
In today's episode, I sit down with Ginger Vieira, a T1D author, speaker, and freelance writer. As a freelance writer and Diabetes content specialist, Ginger…
The Healthy Diabetic#243: GlucoSense - CEO Johnathan Fitch
In today's episode, I sit down with T1D and CEO of GlucoSense Jonathan Fitch. GlucoSense automatically syncs your glucose, sleep, fitness, and insulin data…
The Healthy Diabetic#242: Diabetes In Thailand - Brazilian Jujitsu Instructor James Ridley
In today's episode, I sit down with James Ridley, a T1D since 2002. James is a Brazilian jujitsu instructor in Thailand and coaches Diabetics online…
The Healthy Diabetic#241: Type 2 Diabetes to an Endurance Athlete - Alex Mathew
In today's episode, I sit down with Alex Mathew, a T2D who, like most of us, made every mistake in the book when he first started his Diabetes journey. His…
The Healthy Diabetic#240: Traditional Medicine vs. Functional Medicine - Dr. Claudia Maltby
In today's episode, I sat down with Dr. Claudia Maltby. Dr. Maltby attended medical school in the UK and holds her medical license there. As a T1D, she began…
The Healthy Diabetic#239: Thanksgiving Without the Spikes: 5 Diabetic Tips To Stable Blood Sugars
For today's episode, I decided to sit down for a solo episode and talk about the five things I do every Thanksgiving, holiday, birthday party, and event that…
The Healthy Diabetic#238: T1D Animated Education Videos - AnimaT1D
In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Radhika Purushothaman and T1D Mom Molly Barry. Dr. Radhika is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Portland…
The Healthy Diabetic#237: Playing Collegiate Soccer As A Diabetic - Marlee Fray
In today's episode, I sit down with T1D and collegiate Soccer player Marlee Fray. Marlee was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 3 in 2003. We talked about her…
The Healthy Diabetic#236: A T1D mother's Triumph Over Diabetes - Taja Cato
In today's episode, I sat down with Taja Cato, T1D, mother, and fitness enthusiast. We discussed the challenges she faced in her early years at NINE and how…
The Healthy Diabetic#235: More Challenges For Young Diabetics - Daniel Newman
In today's episode, I sat down with Daniel Newman T1D and the host of The Talking Type 1 Podcast. We talked about his time as a young Diabetic dealing with…
The Healthy Diabetic#234: Just 2TYPEONES Talking Diabetes - Graham Hubbard
In today's episode, I sat down with my great friend and old co-host Graham Hubbard. We talked about the Dexcom, insulin pumps, inhaled insulin, my decision to…
The Healthy Diabetic#233: Della the Duckling's Diabetes Diaries - Mark Fitzsimmons
Mark Fitzsimmons is from Sydney, Australia, and has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for the past 34 years. Mark has faced his share of ups and downs…
The Healthy Diabetic#232: No More CGM's & Insulin Pump's - Max Fisher
In today's episode, I sat down with Max Fisher, an exercise enthusiast and completely MDI living with T1D. Yes, Max uses no insulin pump or CGM as a Diabetic…
The Healthy Diabetic#231: Bonus - Your Doctor Isn't Smarter Than You
Today's episode is a solo episode. I've been waiting to talk about this for a while. Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter…
The Healthy Diabetic#230: A Mothers Uncertainty & Disbelief At Diagnosis - Samantha Hildebrandt
In today's episode, I sat down with Samantha Hildebrandt, a t1d, a wife, and a mother of 2. Samantha has an interesting story. At diagnosis, she was told that…
The Healthy Diabetic#229: An Endocrinologist PA-C's Vision For Diabetes - Savannah Elkins MPAS, PA-C
In today's episode, I got to sit down with Savannah Elkins. Savannah is a physician assistant practicing out of The Diabetes and Thyroid Center of Fort Worth…
The Healthy Diabetic# 228: Manifesting A Better Diabetes Life - Hanna Boëthius
In today's episode, I sat down with Hanna Boëthius has lived with Type 1 Diabetes as her constant companion for 39 years. She is a patient leader…
The Healthy Diabetic#227: Tackling Endurance Sports With T1D Like A Pro - Lauren Dahlin
In today's episode, I sat down with Lauren Dahlin. Lauren Dahlin is the Director of the DSP Elite Team at the Diabetes Sports Project. She is also a data…
The Healthy Diabetic#226: Let's Meet Real Diabetics - Michael Gentry
In today's episode, I sat down with Michael Gentry a T1D, health advocate, and loves gardening. Michael's Instagram Coach Ken's Resources: Website…
The Healthy Diabetic#225: A T1D's Wish - Emily Melendez
In todays episode, I sat down with Emily Melendez a 27 year old T1D. Emily was diagnosed at the age of 14 years old about 13 years. She works at a restaurant…
The Healthy Diabetic#224: Inhaled Insulin & the Implantable CGM - Paul
In today's episode, I sat down with Paul, T1D and endurance enthusiast. Paul and I talk about growing up at a early age with Diabetes, pre-technology. We also…
The Healthy Diabetic#223: Normal Symptoms to Severe - Nicole
In today's episode, I sit down with Nicole. Nicole's T1D story is scary and unbelievable. Normal symptoms but with one twist, she flipped into a coma on the…
The Healthy Diabetic#222: Diagnosis Gone Awry - Connie Henderson
In today's episode, I sat down with Connie Henderson. Another unfortunate miss diagnosis, Connie was denied the support she was needed by her physician for…
The Healthy Diabetic#221: Was there a Miss Diagnosis? - Kalex Willzy
In today's episode, I sat down with Kalex Wilzy. We have another one, potentionally miss diagnosed with T2D, Kalex had a difficult start to Diabetes! Coach…
The Healthy Diabetic#220: A T1D's Students Hope For Diabetes - Crystal Ngo Diaz
In today's episode, I sat down with Crystal Ngo Diaz. Crystal is a physician assistant student at Stanford University. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age…
The Healthy Diabetic#219: The Coma That Lasted A Week - Jacqueline Ferrigno
In today's episode, I sat down with Jacqueline Ferrigno a mother and T1D. All I have to say is you definitely don't wan to miss this one. From the start of…
The Healthy Diabetic#218: The Real Low Carb of Diabetes - Alex Cooper & Jack Price Provencher
In today's episode, I sat down with Alex and Jack two Diabetics who've taken their passion for health, food, and Diabetes to the next level. Alex & Jack's…
The Healthy Diabetic#217: The Golden Age Of Diabetes - Neil Greathouse
After spending more than four years training for the United States Air Force, Neil was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and discharged from the military. He…