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.

Remember, your only job as a diabetic is to figure out what works for you!

See you inside!

Coach Ken.

Podcasting since 2020 • 315 episodes

The Healthy Diabetic

Latest Episodes

#316: The 5-Lessons You Can't Learn From Your Doctor

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....

November 14, 2025 • 57:10

#315: Raising Resilience: How One Family Turned a Type 1 Diagnosis into a Team Effort - Sara Jacklin

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 ...

October 31, 2025 • 1:27:10

#314: BONUS - Your Mental Health Will Dictate Your Blood Sugar Stability

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 emotio...

October 28, 2025 • 41:59

#313: Navigating the Flawed System of Diabetes Care - Jaci Carpenter

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 inflate...

October 28, 2025 • 54:41

#312: Navigating Type 1 Diabetes as a Family - Parenting with Purpose - Jax & Ashley Lawrence

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, ...

October 25, 2025 • 1:22:22

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Loving Cecily's perspective as a person dealing with T1D on a daily basis all while being a wife, raising her precious daughter and being a cancer survivor. How she navigates all of her conditions - really inspires me! Her compassion for others - despite all that she goes through especially with her T1D - is aaaahhhhmazing! Thank you sir for your enlightening podcast on diabetes and having Cecily share her testimony!♥️

Downers Grove, Illinois

Coach Ken Kniss

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