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| #391: Clinical Knowledge vs. Lived Experience - Why Knowing About Diabetes & Living With It Are Completely Different Things - Charity Dimas | 17 Oct 2026 | 01:09:21 | |
Charity Dimas has spent her career in healthcare — EMS, medical assisting, nursing school, and now organ procurement, where she works with deceased organ donors and has learned more about the pancreas than she ever expected. She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in March of this year. And the paradigm shift from knowing about diabetes clinically to actually living with it as a patient has been one of the most humbling and illuminating experiences of her life. In this episode Charity and I get into what no one in clinical training ever teaches — that hormones, sleep deprivation, stress, elevation changes, and the context behind every blood sugar number matter just as much as the data itself. That compassion and curiosity are more powerful management tools than any device. And that understanding something intellectually and actually doing it are two completely different things. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Your diagnosis doesn’t define your health. Your caring for your body defines your health. The cure may be coming — but it isn’t here yet. And the people who will be ready for it are the ones who took care of themselves in the meantime. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #390: Is the Dexcom G7 Getting Less Accurate — Or Is It Just Me? | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:51:45 | |
Graham’s morning looked like this — woke up at 238, went for a run, hit 240, took two units, dropped to 69, had a fig bar, bounced back to 239. Meanwhile I woke up to a CGM reading of 267 when my finger stick said 160. A hundred milligrams per deciliter off. On day nine of a ten-day sensor. In this episode Graham and I get honest about something that’s been frustrating both of us — CGM accuracy. Specifically the Dexcom G7. And not just the first 24 to 48 hour window that everyone already knows about. We’re talking about sensors that are off by 60, 70, even 100 points on day five, day eight, day nine — with no warning and no rhyme or reason. We get into why Graham made the decision to go back to finger sticks and why for him it was less about the data and more about his mental health and stress levels. We dig into the business incentives — or lack thereof — that might be behind declining sensor quality. We talk about the class action lawsuits that have been filed against major CGM companies. And we get into one of the scariest implications of CGM inaccuracy that most people haven’t thought through — what happens when a closed loop insulin pump is making dosing decisions based on a number that’s off by 100 points. This one is real, a little heated, and exactly the kind of conversation that needed to happen. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Your CGM is a powerful tool. But it’s not infallible. And when it’s off by 60, 70, or 100 milligrams per deciliter, it’s not just an inconvenience — it’s a risk. Always have a backup. Always confirm when something doesn’t feel right. The meter takes ten seconds and it could save your life. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #389: 800 Million People Living With Diabetes - Is The Medical System Still Getting It Wrong? | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:54:53 | |
Graham came in with a stat that stopped me in my tracks — 800 million people worldwide are now living with diabetes. That’s almost one-ninth of the entire global population. And cases have quadrupled since 1990. But the number that is shocking is that about 11 million people in the United States have diabetes right now and have absolutely no idea. In this episode Graham and I get into why the diagnosis crisis is still very real — why adults with Type 1 are being misdiagnosed with Type 2, and why the rise of GLP-1 medications may be creating a new layer of misdiagnosis that nobody is talking about yet. We also get into something that matters just as much — what happens after the diagnosis. Because your doctor can get the diagnosis right and still leave you completely on your own to figure out how to actually live with this condition every single day. And that gap — between a correct diagnosis and real daily management support — is exactly what this podcast, and everything I do, is trying to fill. And somehow we end up talking about running, mindset, kids who can’t catch their breath after five yards, and Toy Story 5. Because that’s just how it goes with us. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #388: Diabetes Tips & Tricks (Part 1) - Everything You Need To Know About Insulin | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:33:39 | |
Welcome to Diabetes Tips & Tricks - a brand new series on the Podcast dedicated to deep diving into the specific topics that impact your blood sugar every single day. In this first episode we start with the most important tool in every T1D's toolbox — insulin. And not just what it is. But how it actually works, when it works, and why understanding those three things changes everything about how you dose, pre-bolus, and troubleshoot your management. I walk through the three metrics that matter most when it comes to any insulin you're using — activation, peak, and duration. Activation is how fast the insulin gets into your bloodstream and starts working. Peak is when it's at its strongest. Duration is how long it takes to fully clear your system. And every insulin sits in a completely different place on all three of those metrics. This series is going to be short, specific, and practical. Exactly what Diabetes Tips & Tricks should look like - quick and actionable information. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #386: Diabetes Confessions (Part 3) - I've Been Lazy With My Diabetes | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:15:06 | |
Welcome back to Diabetes Confessions - a series where I press record and get honest about the things I've done with my diabetes that I'm not proud of. I almost didn't record this one. Because what I'm about to confess goes against everything I talk about on this show. But that's exactly why it needs to be talked about. The last couple of weeks I've been lazy with my diabetes. Really lazy. I haven't been pre-bolusing. I haven't been counting carbs. I haven't been micro dosing the way I know I should. I woke up this morning at 2:25 after going to bed running low and being too tired to get up and check. My three-day average — which I had gotten close to 117 — is now sitting at 138. And when I look at my CGM graph it's not a wave. It's a tsunami. The most important part of this episode isn't the confession. It's what comes after it. Reflect. Figure out what you should have done differently. And then wipe your hands of it and walk away. Because that last part — walking away without carrying it — is the most powerful thing any of us can do. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #387: What Happens to Your Blood Sugar When You Get Sick? | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:15:47 | |
I've had Type 1 diabetes for almost 20 years. And for almost 20 years, every time I've gotten sick, my insulin needs have gone up — sometimes dramatically. Inflammation increases insulin resistance. That's just how it works. So when my symptoms hit hard this week and my blood sugars started running low instead of high, I had to stop and figure out what was actually going on. In this episode I walk through exactly what happened over the last 24 to 48 hours — the lows I wasn't expecting, why I reduced my basal by four units a day, the Dexcom G7 that lost signal for over 12 hours, and why three and a half hours of basketball on Monday might be the reason my insulin sensitivity is still elevated four days later. I also get honest about something that frustrates me — the Dexcom G7 accuracy issues I've been experiencing. Three out of five sensors have been off by 30 to 50 milligrams per deciliter or more. When you can't trust your CGM, decision making gets harder. And when decision making gets harder, everything else gets harder too. This one is short, practical, and real. Exactly what diabetes management actually looks like when life doesn't follow the rules. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Diabetes doesn't follow the rules. Just when you think you know exactly what your body is going to do in a given situation — it does something completely different. The goal isn't to predict everything. It's to recognize what's happening fast enough to respond. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #385: The Four Things That Fix Almost Every Diabetes Problem | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:53:16 | |
After almost 20 years living with Type 1 diabetes, I've started to see a pattern that I can't unsee. Almost every challenge I hear from clients, from listeners, from people reaching out on social media comes back to three or four specific things. And when those things click for you so many other problems start solving themselves without anyone having to try that hard. Graham and I also get into the endocrinologist relationship and what it actually should look like. Both approaches are valid — but the question underneath both of them is the same one I want everyone listening to sit with. There are 525,600 minutes in a year. Your doctor sees you for maybe sixty of them. What are you doing with the other 525,400 minutes you're not with them? 🔑 Key Takeaways
Episode Phrase: There are 525,600 minutes in a year. Your doctor sees you for maybe sixty of them. What are you doing with the rest — and who is helping you? That question is the whole show. That question is everything. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #384: Are You Falling Into The Rage Bolus Trap? | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:32:15 | |
In this episode, I opened this episode with a concept that I don't think gets talked about honestly enough — rage bolusing. It's what happens when your blood sugar won't come down, the frustration builds, and you just keep dumping insulin on top of insulin on top of insulin hoping something finally works. It feels like taking control. It isn't. It's one of the most emotionally driven and potentially dangerous patterns in Type 1 diabetes management — and almost all of us have been there at some point. Graham and I break down what rage bolusing actually is, why it happens, what typically triggers it, and most importantly — what to do instead. Because the answer isn't more insulin. The answer is a checklist, a process, and the ability to take a breath and work through what's actually going on instead of reacting from a place of frustration. From there the conversation takes an unexpected turn into surrender — not in a defeated way, but in the most powerful way. Why letting go of the emotional grip on your blood sugar numbers, your outcomes, and your frustration is one of the most transformative things you can do for your diabetes management and your mental health. And why if you can't get to that place of surrender, nothing else — not better insulin, not a new CGM, not a different protocol — is going to work the way you need it to. 🔑 Key Takeaways
If you can get yourself to a place where you're able to take a step back, breathe, and surrender — so many positive things will happen. The dominoes will start falling. But you have to be open to it first. Because until you are, nothing else is going to work. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #383: Why the System Makes It Hard to Be Healthy - And What to Do About It Anyway | 22 Sep 2026 | 01:00:16 | |
In this episode, Graham and I get into something I find myself thinking about often - why is it so hard for people to eat well and live healthy lives? Not because they don't care. Not because they're lazy. But because the system is stacked against us. Ultra-processed foods are engineered to be addictive. Fast food is cheaper, faster, and more accessible than cooking a real meal after a ten-hour workday. And then the drive-through on the way home from that soccer tournament. This is how healthy choice becomes the hardest one. We also get honest about health insurance, why I only see my endocrinologist once or twice a year. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #382: How Your Personality Type Shapes Your Diabetes | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:42:51 | |
In today's episode Graham and I talk about why some people are successful in their diabetes management and others aren't. Routines and building the right consistent habits are one of the foundations to a great management system. We jump into why some people thrive on structure and schedules and logbooks, and why other people do just as well without any of that. We talk about the guilt that comes with being a grinder who can't turn their brain off even when they're supposed to be relaxing — and why that same relentless focus, when pointed at diabetes, can actually be one of your greatest assets. We also dive into one phrase that I find myself saying often now. "It's a crazy time to be a diabetic." The decisions never stop. The variables never stop changing. And trying to do all of it while also building a life, a family, a career, or a business is hard. This condition is all about being hyper focused on your decisions - without making yourself crazy at the same time. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Being hyper focused on your diabetes decisions is one of the most powerful things you can do. But there's a difference between being focused and making yourself crazy. You don't have to make the decisions more complicated than they are - you just have to make them. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #381: You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup - T1D Dietitian Madi Cheever Gets Honest About Burnout With T1D | 15 Sep 2026 | 01:00:52 | |
I sat down with Madi Cheever - registered dietitian, T1D, and founder of Type 1 Type Fun. Madi had an extraordinary year. She published a book, launched her podcast The Bad Diabetic Club, hosted a nearly 300-person diabetes conference, traveled to Japan, and served as dietitian at multiple diabetes camps across the country. From the outside it looked like everything was firing on all cylinders. Behind the scenes she was completely burned out - personally and professionally - and something had to give. She shares what that burnout actually looked like, why she made the decision to step away from social media and her platforms, and what the process of moving across the country, rebuilding her personal life, and finding her way back to the work she loves actually taught her about rest, boundaries, and what it means to truly take care of yourself first. Madi shows us that it doesn't matter what walk of life you come from or in what status your diabetes is functioning in, you can't pour from an empty cup. It will eventually catch up to you. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Madi's Book: You Have Permission: Eat Sugar, Fire Your Doctor, and Rewrite the Rules of Type 1 Diabetes Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #380: Insulin Resistance vs. Insulin Sensitivity - Once I Understood This, I Learned That Perfection Is An Illusion | 08 Sep 2026 | 01:08:27 | |
Once I understood the difference between insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity, everything clicked. Not just about diabetes - about why chronic disease is exploding, why autoimmune conditions are rising, and why the food systems most of us rely on are working against us instead of for us. Graham and I dig into what insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity actually mean, how they affect blood sugar management on a daily basis, and why understanding the difference between the two is one of the most important things any person with T1D can do for their long-term health. From there the conversation shifts into one of our most spirited debates yet - the pursuit of perfection in diabetes. Graham believes striving for perfection breeds confidence and control. I believe it's one of the fastest roads to diabetes burnout. We're both right. And we're both wrong. And the conversation that happens in between is one of the most honest and useful things we've talked about in a long time. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Perfection in diabetes is an illusion - and chasing it is one of the fastest roads to diabetes fatigue and diabetes burnout. What you're actually after is confidence and trust. The ability to make a decision, stand behind it, and move forward - even when the outcome isn't what you wanted. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review - it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Drop a comment and tell us - are you someone who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, or does it burn you out? We genuinely want to know. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #379: Diabetes Doesn't Hold Me Back - But It Used to. Here's What Changed | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:49:35 | |
Diabetes doesn't hold me back, but it used to... In today's episode, we talked about what it takes to manage diabetes as a caregiver and how making decisions for yourself is essential for building your confidence. What does it actually means to make yourself the priority - not in a selfish way, but in the way that every parent, spouse, coach, and person living with a chronic condition needs to hear. Because if you're taking care of yourself for everyone else's sake instead of your own, it's only a matter of time before that falls apart. 🔑 Key Takeaways
For most of my life I made decisions for other people. When I finally started making them for myself — everything changed. My mental state, my diabetes management, my confidence. You cannot pour from an empty cup. You have to be the priority first. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #378: Diabetes Confessions (Part 2) - Why I Stopped Pre-Bolusing & What That Means For My Blood Sugar | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:34:21 | |
Welcome to Diabetes Confessions — a diabetes series where talk about my diabetes confessions and how I've learned to overcome the mental, physical, and emotional toll of living with diabetes. (Episode 2): Pre-bolusing is one of the most important things you can do to keep your blood sugar stable after a meal. I've known that for a long time. And for a long stretch of my life with T1D — I wasn't doing it. Not consistently. Not correctly. And sometimes not at all. In this episode I break down what pre-bolusing actually is, why synthetic insulin needs time to activate before food breaks down and rises your blood sugar, and why skipping this one step is often the reason blood sugars spike to 200+ after meals that should have been manageable. I also get honest about why I still don't pre-bolus every single time — and the specific situations where the math changes completely. This one is practical, personal, and exactly the kind of conversation I wish someone had had with me when I was first diagnosed. If you're consistently spiking after meals and can't figure out why — this episode is for you. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Pre-bolusing gives your insulin time to do its job. When food beats insulin to your bloodstream every single time you eat, you're not managing diabetes — you're chasing it. Getting ahead of the spike is one of the simplest and most powerful things you can do. Diabetes Confessions Episode Guide: Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #377: What Are The Two Most Important Things That Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable? | 28 Aug 2026 | 01:03:53 | |
In today's episode, I asked Graham one question at the start of this episode — what are the two most important things that keep your blood sugar stable? Two Type 1 diabetics. Fifty years of combined experience. Two answers that might completely change how you think about what actually keeps your blood sugar stable. 🔑 Key Takeaways
You can't get to a place of fully trusting your diabetes decisions without experimenting, failing, and learning. The small wins you forget to celebrate are the ones that are quietly building your confidence every single day. Start noticing them. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #376: From an A1C of 13.1 to 5.9 - How Matt Went From Diagnosis to Thriving With T1D - Matt Schreiber | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:48:22 | |
In today's episode, I sat down with Matt Schreiber — diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in March of 2025 with a blood sugar of 480 and an A1C of 13.1 — and walked away from this conversation genuinely inspired. Matt spent months feeling exhausted, losing weight, constantly thirsty, and running out of steam ten minutes into a workout. It took his girlfriend finally saying enough is enough and dragging him to urgent care for everything to come to a head. He walked out of the ER with a Type 1 diagnosis, a crash course in insulin, and a choice to make about how he was going to live with this condition. Eighteen months later, his A1C is 5.9. He's playing ice hockey. He completed his first 10K. And he's managing Type 1 with MDI and a CGM while continuing to train the way he always has — without letting diabetes set the boundaries for what he can and can't do. We get into what his diagnosis actually looked like, why urgent care initially gave him metformin instead of insulin, how he navigated exercise and blood sugar management as a competitive athlete, what his experience with a GLP-1 medication was like, and the three pieces of advice he'd give every person with Type 1 diabetes right now — whether they were diagnosed last week or twenty years ago. This episode is proof that you are bigger than Type 1 diabetes. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Don't let this disease limit you. You are bigger than Type 1 diabetes. It might take longer to get where you want to go — but you can still get there. Keep pushing. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #375: The Diabetes Cure Debate - Are We Actually Curing T1D? | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:52:29 | |
If there is ever a cure are we really CURING Type 1 Diabetes? Not in the sense of whether the technology exists yet. But in a deeper sense - if stem cells, a pancreatic transplant, or some other breakthrough meant you never had to take insulin again, have we actually cured the autoimmune condition that caused Type 1 in the first place? Or have we just found a way to work around it? Our perspectives will shock you... From there the conversation goes wide — into worldview, personal responsibility, doing your own research, and what it means to take control of your own existence when the systems around you can't always be trusted to have your best interests at heart. I hope you like it when we debate and bicker — because this one is a doozy. This is one of the most thought-provoking episodes we've ever recorded. 🔑 Key Takeaways
You can have enormous hope for what's coming and still choose to live fully right now. Waiting for a cure that may or may not arrive in your lifetime is not a diabetes strategy — it's a recipe for burnout. The goal is to thrive today while believing in what's possible tomorrow. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #374: Do You Even Need to Manage Blood Sugar on Ozempic? Graham's Honest Opinion | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:53:05 | |
Graham's been on Ozempic for seven weeks. He came into this episode with three words. "There is no taking care of your blood sugar anymore." That's a bold statement. And as his co-host and someone who coaches people through diabetes every day, I naturally had questions. A lot of them. From there the conversation goes wide. We debate what exercise actually is and isn't — and why walking the dog around the block doesn't count the same way a hill sprint does. We revisit the CGM debate and what it means to manage diabetes without continuous data. So much to unpack in this episode... 🔑 Key Takeaways
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If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #373 - Clean Eating Isn't What You Think - The Avocado Oil Scandal That Is Completely Infuriating Me | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:36:15 | |
I saw a clip on Instagram a couple of weeks ago and I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. Some of the brands I've trusted for years - brands that promised clean ingredients - may lying to all of us. I've been talking about nutrition for the last few episodes - why food quality matters, why ingredient lists tell you more than nutrition labels, and why clean eating is one of the most powerful tools a diabetic has. So when a viral study started circulating that called out some of my favorite brands, I haven't been able to let it go. I walk through what the study found, why seed oils and inflammatory ingredients matter so much for people managing diabetes, and what this means for how we shop and what we actually believe when we read a label. What are we to do when our trusted brands aren't as honest as we thought? 🔑 Key Takeaways
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If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #372: Diabetes Confessions (Part 1) - I Didn't Take Enough Insulin Because of My Fear of Lows. Now I Do This... | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:36:15 | |
Welcome to Diabetes Confessions — a brand new series where we get honest about the decisions we've made in diabetes that we're not proud of. For years, I've coached people through the daily complexities of Type 1 diabetes. I've talked about trust, dosing strategy, pre-bolusing, exercise, nutrition strategies, and building habits that stick. What I haven't talked about - until now - is how many of those same things I've got completely wrong myself. Episode one starts with something that hits close to home for almost every person who has ever taken insulin. Not taking enough of it. Not because I forgot. Not because I miscalculated. But because I was afraid. Afraid of going low. Afraid of the crash. Afraid of what happens when the insulin works too well. For a long stretch of my diabetes life, I chronically under-dosed my meals and spent the next two to three hours chasing high blood sugars and riding a rollercoaster that never had to be that bad. I walk through exactly what was happening, why fear and lack of confidence kept me stuck, and the mindset shift that finally changed my life. This one isn't clinical. It isn't a framework. It's just me being real and it might be exactly what you need to hear. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Trust is the foundation of everything in diabetes management. When you trust your decisions, you dose and walk away. When you don't, diabetes lives in your head twenty four hours a day. Getting to that place of trust - even when decisions don't go perfectly - is the difference between managing diabetes and being managed by it. Additional Resources
If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. | |||
| #371: Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Manage Type 1 Diabetes? | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:45:06 | |
Graham asked Ken one question that stopped him in his tracks - is there a right or wrong way to manage Type 1 diabetes? The wrong way to manage Type 1 diabetes has nothing to do with your numbers. Nothing to do with your A1C, your TIR, pre-bolusing, carb counting, or CGM numbers. For Ken, the one non-negotiable your mental health. Because if your mental health isn't in alignment with your diabetes, none of the other stuff works the way it should. Fear, resentment, burnout, avoidance - will run your decisions and move you towards distrust in yourself. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Great numbers without feeling strong in your identity with diabetes isn't success - it's a ticking clock. The moment your relationship with this condition breaks down, everything else follows. Get the mindset right first. Everything else has a way of falling into place. Additional Resources
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| #370: No Time to Cook - This Is the Clean Eating Solution Every Busy Diabetic Has Been Waiting For | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:49:28 | |
No time to cook - this is the clean eating solution every busy diabetic has been waiting for. In today's episode Ken sits down with Kat Brown, the founder and CEO of luxe + lemons, a Columbus-based prepared meal company making healthy eating easier for busy women and families. Since founding the company in 2018, Kat has grown luxe + lemons from a small local startup into a multimillion-dollar business serving thousands of fresh, chef-crafted meals each week. Driven by the belief that people should not have to choose between taking care of themselves and keeping up with the demands of everyday life, Kat has built luxe + lemons around real food, meaningful convenience, and an exceptional customer experience. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, brand building, leadership, and creating a company that positively impacts both its customers and its team. As an added bonus, use this exclusive Healthy Diabetic Podcast discount code TAKE20 at checkout and save $20 of your first order. Columbus Ohio residents as Lux & Lemon's shipping is centrally located to Columbus for the short term. 🔑 Key Takeaways
You cannot pour from an empty cup — and you cannot manage diabetes well on food that doesn't fuel you. If eating well has felt impossible because life is too busy, that's not a willpower problem. That's a systems problem. And there's a solution for it. Additional Resources
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| #369: I Skipped My Basal Insulin for 2 Days at Diabetes Camp — Here's What Happened... | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:49:30 | |
Ken just returned from diabetes camp and Graham had questions. Lots of them. What started as a catch-up conversation turned into one of the most relatable episodes Ken and Graham have recorded — because at the heart of it is something every person with Type 1 diabetes knows intimately: the moment your normal routine disappears, diabetes gets unpredictable fast. Ken breaks down what it actually looked like to manage his blood sugar during camp — the increased physical activity, the completely different food environment, and why he went the first two days without taking any basal insulin at all. It's a real-world example of something Ken coaches his clients through constantly — that diabetes management isn't a fixed system. It's a living, breathing process that has to flex with your life. From there the conversation shifts into nutrition — and this is where Ken gets personal. He's currently trying to identify which foods are inflaming his digestive system, why bloating and inflammation are directly connected to insulin resistance, and why reading the ingredient list matters far more than reading the nutrition label. Graham shares his own grocery habits, the Fairlife protein shakes he swears by, and — in a moment of perfect irony — admits they might be the very thing making him feel bloated every night. This one is warm, honest, and exactly the kind of conversation you'd have with two friends who happen to know more about diabetes than almost anyone else you'll ever meet. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Your diabetes management is only as good as its ability to adapt. When your routine changes — whether it's camp, travel, or just a different week — your insulin needs change too. The goal isn't a perfect plan. It's a plan that can adapt. Additional Resources
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| #368: Heart Rate, Heat & Hard Diabetes Truths — The Exercise Episode Every Diabetic Needs to Hear | 28 Jul 2026 | 01:17:19 | |
It started with a deceptively simple question — do you burn more calories when it's hot outside? The real truth is that sweating has nothing to do with calorie burn. Heart rate has everything to do with it. Graham and Ken discuss their thoughts about how aerobic and anaerobic exercise can help your blood sugar stability and insulin sensitivity. Which is better for your diabetes? From there the episode goes wide. Ken walks through the five heart rate zones, explains why zone two aerobic training (cardio) is where fat burning actually happens, and makes the case for why building your aerobic capacity is the foundation of long-term physical health — especially with Type 1 diabetes. Graham challenges, questions, and pushes back in all the right ways, and the conversation gets more interesting with every exchange. Then things get real. Moving from alcohol, addiction, and what it truly takes to change one's behavior. The conversation then moves into worldviews, personal responsibility, instant gratification, and why knowing what you should do and actually taking action are two entirely different things. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Exercise is one of the most powerful tools a Type 1 diabetic has — but only if you understand what it's actually doing to your blood sugar. Knowing your heart rate zones isn't just fitness knowledge. For a diabetic, it's diabetes management. Additional Resources
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| #367: Does Intermittent Fasting Actually Work for Diabetics? | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:56:53 | |
It started with a simple question — does intermittent fasting live up to the hype? Ken and Graham both have opinions. And as usual, those opinions don't fully line up. Ken makes the case that the real benefits of intermittent fasting don't kick in until you hit that 16 to 18 hour window — and that for diabetics specifically, the morning hours are full of landmines that can derail a fast before it even gets started. Blood sugar drops during a morning workout, coffee, treating a low — any of these technically breaks the fast and changes the equation entirely. Graham takes a different angle. He's not opposed to intermittent fasting in theory, but his relationship with food goes far deeper than timing windows and eating schedules. And that's where the conversation takes a turn nobody saw coming. What starts as a nutrition debate evolves into one of the most honest conversations Ken and Graham have had about food, culture, identity, and how the way you were raised shapes everything about how you eat — including how you manage your blood sugar. Graham introduces a phrase that might just end up on a t-shirt — TFD for life — and explains what it means to live with a diabetes philosophy that was forged not just by medical advice, but by culture, family, and lived experience. This one goes places. And it's better for it. 🔑 Key Takeaways
What works for one person with diabetes may never work for another — and that's not failure, that's individuality. The goal isn't to follow someone else's plan. It's to understand your own body and how diabetes is going to fit into your life so you can take control of your LIFE. Additional Resources
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| #366: Unfiltered Debate - Pre-Bolusing, Hard Truths & Two T1D's Who See Everything Differently | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:57:09 | |
It started as a straightforward question — what are three things you do consistently well as a diabetic, and three things you wish you did better? Ken leads with pre-bolusing — the timing of insulin before meals — and makes the case that it is arguably the single most important habit in Type 1 Diabetes management outside of taking the correct amount of insulin. What follows is over 50 minutes of two people who genuinely respect each other but see diabetes management, coaching philosophy, personal accountability, and what it means to THRIVE with this condition through completely different lenses. The conversation gets heated and their views clash like thunder across the diabetes community. They debate weight management and whether the number on the scale actually matters. They get into what real consistency looks like — and why it's far easier to talk about than to actually take action. They disagree on how hard truths should be delivered and whether compassion or directness is the more powerful tool. Ken and Graham's different personalities, values, and philosophies collide like never before — raw, real, and unlike anything they've recorded before. 🔑 Key Takeaways
You know if you're not pre-bolusing. You know if you're not sleeping enough. You know if you're not exercising. You know if you're eating crap. You always know. And if you don't — that's your open invitation to start learning. Additional Resources
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| #365: Can Type 1 Diabetes Be Cured? — What It Means for the Diabetes Community | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:54:12 | |
In today's episode, the conversation leads into something Ken feels deeply — the frustration of hearing people claim that Type 1 diabetes can be cured. As an autoimmune condition, Type 1 operates differently than Type 2, and the constant lumping together of both conditions by researchers, politicians, and the media creates real harm for people navigating the daily reality of living insulin dependent. Ken makes the case for why the principles of good health apply to everyone — but the mechanisms, and especially the medication piece, are not the same. Then the episode shifts into one of the most practical conversations Ken and Graham have had — the real tradeoffs between wearing a CGM and going without one. Graham has chosen to step away from CGM and rely on finger sticks and MDI, and Ken respects that. But he also gets honest about what that choice means when it comes to getting meaningful support from your endocrinologist. Without continuous data, your doctor is working with a handful of snapshots. With it, they can see the full picture — and that changes everything about the quality of care you can receive. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Your doctor can only support you with the information you give them. The more data you bring to the table — whether from a CGM or careful self-monitoring — the better equipped they are to actually help you. Your care is only as good as your data. Additional Resources
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| #364: No Finish Line — How to Find Peace Living with Type 1 Diabetes | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:30:18 | |
Every person with Type 1 diabetes has a date that changed their life forever. Ken and Graham get into whether we should celebrate it, fear it, or somewhere in between — and what your answer says about your relationship with this condition. It started with a simple question — do you know your diaversary? For Ken it's sometime in late June. For Graham it's around February 15th, the same month his family company was founded and named after him. But beyond the dates themselves, the question opened up one of the most honest conversations Ken and Graham have had about what it actually means to live with Type 1 diabetes for decades. Should we celebrate our diaversaries? Is it healthy to mark the day your life changed forever — or does it keep us tethered to a moment that's better left behind? Ken and Graham explore both sides of that coin and land somewhere that will resonate with anyone who has spent years navigating the emotional complexity of this condition. From there the conversation moves into one of the biggest questions in the Type 1 community — will there ever be a cure? Ken shares his honest perspective on what focusing on a cure does to your mental state, why he chooses to live in the present rather than wait for a finish line that may or may not come, and why that mindset shift is one of the most powerful things a person with diabetes can make. This one is equal parts honest, emotional, and grounding. It's exactly what the diabetes community needs to hear. 🔑 Key Takeaways
You can advocate for a cure and still choose to live fully right now. Waiting for a finish line that isn't guaranteed is a fast road to burnout — but celebrating the small wins, your decisions, and the progress you've already made is a path to confidence. Additional Resources
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| #363: CGMs, Closed Loop Systems & The Future of Type 1 Diabetes Technology | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:32:04 | |
Diabetes technology is evolving faster than most people realize — and Ken and Graham break down exactly what that means for your day-to-day management. Plus, Ken closes with something every person living with diabetes needs to hear right now. 🔑 Key Takeaways
This condition is hard enough without constantly being in your own head. Give yourself grace, lean on your community, and remember that progress — not perfection — is the goal. Additional Resources
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| #362: Why Everything You've Been Told About GLP-1 Might Be Wrong - (LIVE-028) | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:40:21 | |
Graham walked out of his endocrinologist appointment with two things nobody saw coming — a brand new insulin delivery patch and an Ozempic prescription. Ken had questions. A lot of them. First up is the CEQUR Simplicity insulin patch — a band-aid sized device that holds up to 200 units of insulin and delivers two units per click. No app, no screen, no tubing. Just insulin on your body, ready when you need it. Ken and Graham break down who this actually makes sense for and how it fits into a real insulin management strategy. Then comes the Ozempic conversation. Ken digs into what GLP-1 medications actually do biologically in Type 1 diabetes, why the way they're being marketed to the public is dangerously oversimplified, and why the reason you're taking it matters just as much as the medication itself. And somewhere in between — BMI. Why Ken thinks it's one of the most misleading metrics in medicine, and what should actually be happening at the point of a diabetes diagnosis. Two Type 1 diabetics. Nearly 50 years of lived experience. Zero sugarcoating. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #361: Why Managing Diabetes Feels Like a Full-Time Job - (LIVE-027) | 26 Jun 2026 | 01:00:29 | |
In this episode, Ken and Graham have an honest conversation about one of the biggest challenges of living with Type 1 diabetes: The mental load of making thousands of decisions every single day. Diabetes isn’t just insulin, food, and numbers. It’s constant troubleshooting, analyzing patterns, adjusting plans, and trying to figure out why something happened when diabetes doesn’t always follow the rules. Graham shares the frustration of feeling like diabetes becomes an endless series of “projects”—testing different foods, analyzing patterns, and trying to understand why things work one day but not the next. That conversation leads into a deeper discussion about diabetes burnout and the exhaustion that comes from always trying to solve the next problem. Ken explains his approach to reducing that mental burden through diabetes checklists—a framework he uses to help people stop reacting emotionally and start working through problems systematically. Whether it’s a CGM that isn’t working correctly, an insulin pump issue, or unexpected blood sugar changes, the goal isn’t to eliminate every problem. The goal is to have a process that helps you make better decisions when those problems happen. This episode is a reminder that confidence with diabetes doesn’t come from having perfect numbers—it comes from knowing how to respond when things don’t go according to plan. 🔑 Key Takeaways
You cannot control every blood sugar outcome—but you can control how you respond. Creating systems, learning your patterns, and building confidence in your decisions can make diabetes feel less overwhelming and more manageable. Additional Resources:
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| #360: GLP-1 and their role in Type 1 diabetes - Kelly Schmidt | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:41:23 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken sits down with Kelly Schmidt, diabetic dietitian and longtime Type 1 diabetes advocate, to have a deep conversation about one of the biggest topics in diabetes right now: With medications like Ozempic and other GLP-1-based therapies becoming more common, there are a lot of questions: 1. Are these just weight-loss medications? Kelly shares her personal experience using GLP-1 medications since 2017 and explains why these medications are about much more than weight loss. The conversation explores how GLP-1s impact appetite, digestion, hormones, inflammation, and blood sugar management. Ken and Kelly also discuss the difference between single agonists and dual agonists, why the “strongest” medication is not always the best medication, and why having conversations with your healthcare team is critical when deciding what works for your individual needs. The episode also dives into some of the biggest concerns people with Type 1 diabetes have:
Kelly shares practical guardrails around using these medications, including the importance of adequate nutrition, resistance training, and building systems that support your health—not just chasing a number on the scale. This episode is an honest conversation about a rapidly evolving area of diabetes care and how people with Type 1 diabetes can ask better questions, understand their options, and make informed decisions with their healthcare team. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #359: Could This Be the Next Major Breakthrough in Type 1 Diabetes? - (LIVE-026) | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:38:33 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham explore some of the newest innovations and ideas that could shape the future of Type 1 diabetes management. The conversation begins with a discussion around Medtronic's new MiniMed Flex system and what advancements in insulin pump technology could mean for people living with diabetes. Ken and Graham discuss convenience, usability, and the ongoing evolution of automated insulin delivery systems. From there, the conversation shifts into an important discussion around pregnancy and Type 1 diabetes, including the unique challenges women face during pregnancy, the importance of blood sugar management, and how technology can help support both mom and baby throughout the process. The episode wraps up with a fascinating look at the future of diabetes innovation. Ken and Graham discuss emerging technologies, including implantable insulin delivery systems, heat-stable insulin, closed-loop automation, and the ongoing pursuit of better long-term solutions for people living with Type 1 diabetes. While some of these technologies are still years away, the conversation highlights how rapidly the diabetes landscape continues to evolve. Whether you're interested in the latest diabetes technology, planning for pregnancy, or simply curious about where diabetes care is headed, this episode offers an engaging look at what's coming next. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Every advancement, whether it's insulin delivery, pregnancy care, automation, or heat-stable insulin, has the potential to improve quality of life for millions of people living with diabetes. Additional Resources:
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| #358: Will Type 1 Diabetes Be Prevented Before It's Cured? - (LIVE-025) | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:59:12 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham tackle one of the most fascinating and controversial questions in the diabetes world: What will happen first—a cure for Type 1 diabetes or a way to prevent it altogether? The conversation begins with a discussion around continuous glucose monitors, the barriers to bringing new diabetes technology to market, and why FDA approval plays such a significant role in innovation and accessibility. From there, Ken and Graham zoom out to examine diabetes on a global scale. They explore the challenges people with diabetes face in developing countries, the realities of insulin access, and whether advanced technology like CGMs should be prioritized when many people still struggle to obtain life-saving insulin. The discussion then shifts into the future of Type 1 diabetes research, including Teplizumab (Tzield), immunotherapy, stem cell research, autoimmune triggers, and the ongoing debate between prevention and cure. Along the way, Ken shares his perspective on the role that lifestyle factors—including stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and overall health—may play in autoimmune conditions, while Graham challenges the conversation by exploring whether vaccines, immunotherapy, or preventative treatments could eventually become the standard approach. This episode is an honest discussion about innovation, skepticism, hope, and the future of diabetes care. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #357: Teachers Took His Phone… Even Though It Say's Type 1 Diabetic - Ryan Bash | 29 May 2026 | 00:34:48 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken sits down with Ryan Bash for a powerful conversation about what it’s really like growing up and navigating school with Type 1 diabetes. Ryan shares his experience being diagnosed at a young age and how diabetes has shaped the way he approaches problem-solving, engineering, school, sports, and self-advocacy. What starts as a conversation around math, measurement, and hands-on learning evolves into a much deeper discussion about the real-life challenges kids with diabetes face every single day in school systems that often don’t fully understand the condition. Together, Ken and Ryan unpack:
Ryan also shares several frustrating experiences with teachers and school staff who ignored or misunderstood his diabetes accommodations, leading to a powerful conversation around communication, confidence, and self-advocacy. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #356:The Difference Between Medical Advice and Real-Life Diabetes Experiences - (LIVE-024) | 29 May 2026 | 00:59:53 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham dive into one of the biggest disconnects in diabetes management: the difference between medical guidance and lived experience. The conversation explores why so many people with diabetes feel stuck between short endocrinology appointments and the reality of managing blood sugars every single day. Ken breaks down why endocrinologists are an incredibly important part of the diabetes care team—but also why they should be viewed as a tool, not the entire answer. Together, Ken and Graham unpack:
The discussion also touches on information overload, the internet’s influence on health education, movement and insulin sensitivity, and why activities like golf, sports, and social connection can play a much larger role in overall health than people realize. This episode is a powerful reminder that diabetes management doesn’t happen inside the doctor’s office—it happens in the real world, every single day. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #355: Why We Avoid the Diabetes Decisions We Know We Should Make - (LIVE-023) | 26 May 2026 | 00:52:36 | |
In this episode, Ken and Graham dive into one of the most overlooked parts of living with diabetes: the stories, beliefs, and identity patterns we create over time. What starts as a conversation about childhood experiences, sports, discipline, and self-worth evolves into a much deeper discussion about how people approach diabetes management—and why so many struggle with consistency, burnout, and decision-making. Ken opens up about growing up without a strong male role model, feeling like he had to figure everything out alone, and how those experiences shaped the way he approached school, sports, and eventually diabetes. The conversation connects these personal experiences directly back to Type 1 diabetes and the reality that most people naturally gravitate toward what feels easiest, most enjoyable, or least mentally exhausting. Ken and Graham also unpack:
The episode finishes with a powerful hypothetical conversation: That leads into a raw and honest discussion around denial, immaturity, identity, athletics, mental health, and how different life experiences shape the way people respond to diabetes. This episode is deeply personal, reflective, and relatable for anyone who has ever struggled to balance diabetes with actually wanting to live life. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #354: The Most Frustrating Part of Type 1 Diabetes Nobody Talks About - (LIVE-022) | 26 May 2026 | 00:55:48 | |
In this episode, Ken and Graham dive into one of the biggest frustrations people living with Type 1 diabetes face: the gap between medical care and real-life diabetes management. The conversation starts with a powerful discussion around endocrinologists, insulin safety, and why most healthcare providers are forced to prioritize preventing dangerous lows over helping patients aggressively optimize blood sugars. Ken explains how fear of hypoglycemia, liability, and limitations within the healthcare system shape the guidance many people receive. From there, the episode evolves into a deep real-world conversation around:
Graham also shares a brutally honest look into the mental frustration of waking up high from dawn phenomenon despite doing “everything right,” leading to a conversation many people with diabetes quietly relate to but rarely talk about openly. This episode blends education, emotional reality, and practical problem-solving into one of the most relatable diabetes conversations yet. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #353: You Know What to Do… So Why Don’t You Trust Yourself? - (LIVE-021) | 15 May 2026 | 00:52:13 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham break down one of the biggest challenges in diabetes management—and it has nothing to do with knowledge. It’s trust. Ken shares a powerful perspective on what it looks like to move from constantly “trying” to building a level of confidence where your decisions become more automatic. From insulin dosing to daily routines, this conversation highlights how many people already know what to do—but struggle to trust themselves even with the simple things. They dive into real-life examples, including under-dosing insulin out of fear of lows, second-guessing decisions even when you know the answer, and relying too heavily on perfect outcomes instead of trusting the process. Ken also shares his “at-bat” analogy—explaining how diabetes isn’t about hitting a home run every time, but about stepping up with confidence, making contact, and not fearing the result. The episode closes with a deeper conversation around a major issue in the diabetes space: 🔑 Key Takeaways
You already have the answers. The real challenge isn’t learning more—it’s learning how to trust your decisions and follow through with confidence. Additional Resources:
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| #352: Let’s Talk About Diabetes and Intimacy… Because No One Else Is - (LIVE-020) | 08 May 2026 | 00:44:55 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham open up a conversation that doesn’t get talked about enough—intimacy and relationships while living with diabetes. From managing BS during intimate moments to navigating confidence, communication, and vulnerability, this episode highlights a side of diabetes that often gets overlooked. Ken and Graham break down the real-life challenges people face, including concerns about highs and lows, wearing devices like CGMs or pumps, and the mental load that can show up in relationships. The conversation expands into how diabetes can impact self-image, confidence, and connection, and why avoiding these conversations can create more stress over time. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #351: Everyone’s Talking About GLP-1… But Does It Actually Help Type 1? - (LIVE-019) | 01 May 2026 | 00:48:08 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham dive into a real and nuanced conversation around GLP-1 medications and their growing presence in the diabetes space. With more people talking about medications like Ozempic and others, the question becomes: Ken and Graham break down the hype, the potential benefits, and the limitations—especially from the perspective of someone who still relies on insulin daily. They explore how GLP-1s impact appetite, digestion, insulin sensitivity, and blood sugar stability, while also addressing the bigger picture: This episode is not about dismissing new tools—it’s about understanding how they fit into real-life diabetes management and making sure they’re used with intention, not as a shortcut. 🔑 Key Takeaways
New tools can help—but they don’t replace the fundamentals. Whether it’s GLP-1 medications or any new advancement, long-term success in diabetes still comes down to understanding your body, making consistent decisions, and building a system that works for you. Additional Resources:
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| #350: Perfect Blood Sugars… Then Chaos? The Reality of Diabetes No One Talks About - (LIVE-018) | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:54:55 | |
In this Episode, Coach Ken and Graham dive into one of the most frustrating realities of living with diabetes—when everything is working perfectly… and then suddenly, it’s not. Ken breaks down a recent personal experience where his blood sugars were dialed in for months, only to spike unpredictably despite doing everything “right.” From insulin adjustments to CGM inaccuracies, this episode highlights why diabetes management is never static—and why adaptability matters more than perfection. The conversation expands into real-world decision-making, including:
Ken and Graham also get into deeper conversations around lifestyle choices, long-term health thinking, and the evolving landscape of diabetes—including early thoughts on GLP-1 medications and where the future of diabetes management may be heading. This is a raw, unfiltered episode that blends education, experience, and real conversation—exactly what living with diabetes actually looks like. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #349: “#349: "I Didn’t Think This Was My Life.." Rebuilding Your Life After Diagnosis - Stephanie Selena | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:52:31 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken sits down with Stephanie for a real and honest conversation about what it’s like to be newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes—and how quickly life can change. Stephanie shares her story of diagnosis, the emotional weight that came with it, and the early challenges of trying to understand what living with diabetes actually looks like day to day. From confusion and overwhelm to slowly building confidence, this episode highlights the mental and emotional journey that often gets overlooked. This conversation goes beyond numbers and management strategies. It dives into identity, acceptance, and the process of learning how to live your life again—with diabetes, not controlled by it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or like your life changed overnight after diagnosis, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that there is a path forward. 🔑 Key Takeaways
A diabetes diagnosis may change your life—but it doesn’t take it away. Additional Resources:
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| #348: Does Diabetes Control You... Or Do You Control Diabetes? - (LIVE-017) | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:59:18 | |
Are you driving your diabetes… or is diabetes driving you? In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham Ken unpack what it means to live with diabetes mentally, emotionally, and practically every single day. They talk about prescription fatigue, the mental load of staying stocked on supplies, how early diagnosis shapes your mindset, and the difference between living your life with diabetes versus feeling like diabetes controls your entire life. This episode also explores how identity, confidence, self-perception, and how the stories you tell yourself can shape the way we manage diabetes. It is an honest conversation about fear, control, resilience, and learning how to reframe the condition so it does not take over your mental health. If you have ever felt mentally exhausted by diabetes, frustrated by the constant logistics, or caught between wanting control and wanting freedom, this episode will hit home. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Diabetes doesn't drive your life and decisions - YOU DO! Additional Resources:
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| #347: What If Your Body Isn’t the Problem - Lisa Katzenberger | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:46:48 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken sits down with Lisa Katzenberger to explore what it really looks like to rebuild trust as a T1D parent. Lisa shares her personal journey navigating the emotional challenges that come with being a diabetes caregiver, and her perspective of navigating motherhood to a T1D child. Lisa is also an author and shares her journey in telling the story of how insulin was created - It Belongs to the World: Frederick Banting and the Discovery of Insulin. 🔑 Key Takeaways
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| #346 - Trying Harder Isn’t Fixing Your Diabetes… - (LIVE-016) | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:56:20 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham unpack a common but frustrating experience for people living with diabetes—feeling like you just need to “try harder” to get better results. They dive into why effort alone isn’t the solution, and how your mindset can actually lead to more frustration, burnout, and inconsistency over time. This conversation highlights the difference between working harder vs. working smarter, and why many people feel stuck even when they’re putting in effort with their nutrition, insulin dosing, or routines. Ken breaks down how progress in diabetes comes from awareness, strategy, and consistency, not just motivation or discipline. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything you can but still not seeing results, this episode will help you shift your perspective and focus on what actually moves the needle. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Progress in diabetes comes from building a system that works for you—not from pushing harder every time things don’t go as planned. Additional Resources:
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| #345: They Told You This Would Happen… But Is It Actually True? - (LIVE 015) | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:28:37 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham kick things off with a lifestyle update—including a new live show schedule—before diving into a powerful and honest conversation about diabetes management, fear, and long-term risk. What starts as a light discussion around everyday challenges (yes… even pockets and carrying supplies) quickly evolves into a deeper conversation around diabetes complications, scare tactics, and the reality behind the numbers. They unpack commonly misunderstood topics like amputation risk, long-term complications, and how statistics are often presented without context—especially when comparing type 1 and type 2 diabetes More importantly, Ken shares a strong perspective on why fear-based messaging doesn’t work for most people—and what actually does: education, support, and real-life application. This episode is a reminder that while risks exist, your daily decisions—and the support you surround yourself with—are what truly shape your future. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Fear doesn’t create long-term change—support and understanding do. Additional Resources:
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| #344: The New Diabetes Rules (And What They’re Not Telling You) - (LIVE - 014) | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:30:42 | |
In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham dive into a real, unfiltered conversation that blends everyday life with powerful updates in diabetes care. From late-night home disasters to frustrating CGM issues, this episode starts off relatable—but quickly shifts into something much bigger: what’s changing in diabetes management and access to care in 2026. They break down new updates from the American Diabetes Association, including recommendations around CGMs at diagnosis, reduced barriers to insulin pumps, and evolving treatment approaches. More importantly, Ken shares a strong perspective on what truly matters—balancing education with real-life support, especially for those newly diagnosed or caregivers navigating the early stages of diabetes. This episode is a reminder that while technology is improving, the real challenge is still learning how to apply it confidently in your everyday life. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Access to better tools is improving—but tools alone don’t create confidence. The real goal is learning how to use those tools in a way that fits your life, reduces overwhelm, and helps you stay consistent. Additional Resources:
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| #343: Why You Keep Starting Over With Diabetes (And How to Break the Cycle) - (LIVE-013) | 28 Mar 2026 | 00:58:43 | |
Do you feel like you’re constantly starting over with your diabetes? In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham unpack a frustrating pattern that so many people living with diabetes experience—the cycle of getting on track, falling off, and starting again. Whether it’s nutrition, blood sugar control, or routines, this “reset” mentality can leave you feeling stuck, discouraged, and questioning your ability to manage your diabetes long-term. Ken and Graham explore why this cycle happens and how it’s often rooted in all-or-nothing thinking, unrealistic expectations, and trying to do too much at once. They break down how small disruptions—like a high blood sugar, missed workout, or off-plan meal—can spiral into completely abandoning your routine. More importantly, they offer a different approach: learning how to stay in the game, adjust in real time, and build consistency without needing to “start over.” This episode is a powerful reminder that progress in diabetes isn’t about being perfect—it’s about staying consistent through the ups and downs. The people who succeed in managing their diabetes long-term aren’t the ones who are perfect… they’re the ones who learn how to adjust and stay consistent no matter what.
"You don’t need to start over—you just need a new STRATEGY." Additional Resources:
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| #342: Why Diabetes Feels So Complicated & How to Simplify It - (LIVE-012) | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:57:05 | |
Why does managing diabetes feel so overwhelming—even when you’re doing your best? In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham break down one of the biggest challenges people living with diabetes face: complexity. From constant decision-making to managing food, insulin, activity, and unexpected variables, diabetes can quickly feel like too much. But is it actually complicated… or are we just approaching it the wrong way? Ken and Graham explore how overthinking, information overload, and trying to control everything at once can make diabetes harder than it needs to be. They discuss the importance of simplifying your approach, focusing on what actually matters, and building systems that are repeatable in real life. This episode also dives into how confidence is built through action—not perfection—and why simplifying your decisions can lead to more consistent blood sugar outcomes. 🔑 Key Takeaways
Diabetes doesn’t need to be perfect to be effective. "When you simplify your approach and focus on consistent, repeatable actions, you create clarity, confidence, and better long-term outcomes." Additional Resources: 🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey. Ways to Support the Show
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