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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.
Remember, your only job as a diabetic is to figure out what works for you!
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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In Episode 331 of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast, Coach Ken is joined by Graham Hubbard for Episode 003 of the live show, where they dive into how people with diabetes actually make decisions—and why some of the most common metrics may be missing the bigger picture. The conversation covers Time in Range vs A1C, redefining what a personal blood sugar “target” really means, and why s...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this milestone episode of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast, I'm joined by longtime friend and former co-host Graham Hubbard for Episode 330—and the first-ever live episode of the show. Graham and I dive into a wide-ranging, honest conversation about whether modern diabetes technology has truly made life easier for people with Type 1 diabetes—or if something important has been lost...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Faber MS, RD, LDN, CDCES and Nicole Cordoba RN, CDCES, known online as CDE Diabuddies, to explore what diabetes care looks like when providers are also patients—and why pediatric diabetes care often feels worlds apart from adult care. Rachel and Nicole share their personal diagnosis stories—one diagnosed at a...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Danielle, who shares a powerful and vulnerable story about how false low readings from her CGM led to extreme anxiety, an ER visit, and a complete shift in how she now approaches diabetes management. Danielle walks us through a terrifying day where her CGM repeatedly showed dangerously low glucose readings—despite her body showing no symptoms a...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Sara Lerner, Director of Community Engagement at Blue Circle Health, to talk about what it really takes to live well with Type 1 Diabetes—and why the current healthcare system often falls short. Sara shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) as an adult at age 25, including the fear, missteps, and challenges that...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today’s episode, I sit down with Ty Gibson, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the 1970s—long before CGMs, insulin pumps, or modern tools existed. Ty shares an incredibly powerful and honest story that spans decades of living with diabetes, including: This episode goes far beyond diabetes management. It’s a conversation about resilience, mindset, choice, mental fortitud...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this today's episode, I sit down with Aurelian, CEO and co-founder of SNAQ, a mobile app designed to make meals less guesswork for people living with Type 1 diabetes. SNAQ was born out of lived experience. Aurelian’s wife was diagnosed with T1D over a decade ago, and like many people with diabetes, she constantly faced the same daily questions: How many carbs are in this meal?...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this powerful and deeply human episode, I sit down with Jillian, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 7 years old in 1991 — growing up in what many now call the dark ages of diabetes care. Jillian’s story is layered, emotional, and incredibly insightful. Raised by a mother who also lived with Type 1 diabetes, she navigated childhood, adolescence, eating disorders, ev...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this solo episode I dive into one of the most important — and most misunderstood — concepts in diabetes management: SUSTAINABILITY. After reflecting on my own recent challenges with blood sugar fluctuations, stress, sleep, nutrition, and routine, I break down why even people who “know what they’re doing” can fall out of alignment — and why that’s not failure, it’s reality. Thi...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Ashley Sparks, who was diagnosed with T1D at just 14 years old—during the first days of her freshman year of high school. What should have been a straightforward diagnosis quickly turned into a traumatic experience when doctors dismissed her symptoms and wrongly accused her of being pregnant instead of running basic diagnostic tests. Ashley sha...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, I sat down with Carrie Neher, who has been living with Type 1 diabetes since 1981 — long before CGMs, pumps, carb ratios, or even finger-stick meters were available. Diagnosed at 14 and hospitalized for two weeks, Carrie learned to manage diabetes in what she calls “the dark ages.” She shares what it was really like growing up using urine testing tablets, one dai...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Adriana Wright, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just four years old and has now lived with T1D for nearly 35 years. Her story begins in the early 1990s — the “dark ages” of diabetes care — when blood sugar testing required giant blood drops, no CGMs existed, and kids with T1D often felt isolated, limited, or misunderstood. Adria...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I break down one of the biggest debates in Type 1 diabetes: Insulin Pump vs. MDI. But instead of comparing the features, tech, and tools — I flip the discussion completely. Because it’s not really about which method is better — it's about which one supports your personality, your lifestyle, your mental bandwidth, your confidence, and your understanding of insu...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Brooke Lee. Brooke was diagnosed with T1D as a baby and if that isn't crazy her sugar was almost 1000. We talked about her time growing up with T1D and the trials she has faced living with diabetes and moving from MDI to technology. Brooke's Instagram About the Host - Coach Ken I’m Coach Ken Kniss, founder of Simplifying Life With Diabete...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, I break down one of the most overlooked emotional challenges in T1D: the progression toward burnout. Using a clear, step-by-step hierarchy, I explain how confusion, overwhelm, fear, and distrust build on each other — and can ultimately lead to burnout and depression. You’ll learn how to recognize where you are on this ladder, why each stage happens, and wha...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I breakdown the five essential lessons that every person living with Type 1 diabetes must master — lessons you won’t learn in your doctor’s office. Drawing from nearly two decades of personal experience, thousands of conversations, and the evolution of my signature Five Pillars of Diabetes Success, I explain how mental health, strategic dosing, consistency, nu...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Sara Jacklin, a mom whose son Mitchell was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at nine years old. Sara shares the family’s incredible journey — from early signs and diagnosis during the holidays, to balancing sports, school, and diabetes management without missing a beat. You’ll hear how their family’s calm mindset, teamwork, and open communi...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I talk about the importance of mental health on blood sugar stability. Every person living with diabetes has dealt with challenges within their mental health. But do you know how to navigate these complex feelings and emotions? That's what I hope to share with you today... 💡 Key Takeaways: The importance of giving yourself grace.You have a choice to take actio...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, I sit down once again with returning guest and college athlete Jaci Carpenter for an honest conversation about the realities of navigating diabetes care as a young adult. From frustrating endocrinology visits and inflated medical costs to learning how to advocate for yourself and manage nutrition beyond “just taking insulin for what you eat,” this episode shines ...
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Jax & his mother Ashley, who share their candid and heartfelt journey of living with type 1 diabetes. Jax & Ashley open up about the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of managing T1D, the importance of authenticity, and how self-awareness can become a source of empowerment. The conversation dives into how vulnerability, communi...
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