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.
Episodes
292 episodes
#293: An Endurance Athlete's Fury as a T1D - Ross Mallen (Part 2)
In the last episode with Ross, we discussed Ross's journey with T1D and how he's been able to overcome a wide range of challenges without much support from his medical team. In this episode, we took a different direction and talked about how he...
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#292: A Bad Spot as a Diabetic - Ross Mallen (Part 1)
In today's episode, I sit down with Ross Mallen. Ross is a T1D and advocate cyclist. We discussed Ross's usual diagnosis story which lasted 6 months. We also discussed the challenges he's been able to overcome and the lessons he's learned livin...
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1:08:29
#291: Diabetics Behind The Curtain - Deborah Anderson
In today's episode, I sit down with Debra Anderson. Debra is a Type 1 diabetic, podcaster, and singer. This conversation was extra special for me because it again shows me how far we've come as a Diabetes community. Debra has had Diabetes since...
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1:26:15
#290: The CGM (Dexcom) - Isn't Superior to Glucose Monitors - Graham Hubbard
In today's episode I sit down with my good friend and Diabuddy Graham Hubbard. If you're new to the podcast, Graham started the show with me back in 2020 and then had to leave due to changes in life. This is a special episode because we get int...
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1:09:11
#289: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar - Part 2
You may have heard of Adam Brown’s popular article from Diatribe, “42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose”—a game-changing guide for anyone living with Diabetes. But how do those 42 factors show up in real life? And are there other varia...
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#288: My Diabetes Dog Saved My Life - Sam Conn
In today's episode, I sit down with Sam Conn. Sam is a type 1 diabetic who relies on both medical tech and real-time alerts from my service dog, Whitney, to manage her blood sugar levels. She is passionate about educating others on the realitie...
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#287: The Dark Ages Of Diabetes - Jenn Taylor
In today's episode, I sit down with Jenn Taylor. Jenn was diagnosed in 1986 at the age of 10. We discussed the Dark Ages (pre-technology) and her struggles with managing Diabetes during that era. This is important because it shows us how far we...
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1:15:44
#286: The Pride & Advocacy of Living With Diabetes - Erin Talbert-Friesenhahn
In today's episode I sit down with Erin Talbert-Friesenhahn. Erin is a 47 year old mom of 4, and Gigi to 2, balancing life with the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes. She is passionate about staying healthy, being a mom to my kids, and ...
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#285: The 42 Factors Affecting Blood Sugar - Part 1
You may have heard of Adam Brown’s popular article from Diatribe, “42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose”—a game-changing guide for anyone living with diabetes. But how do those 42 factors actually show up in real life? And are there ot...
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#284: A Diabetic's Dream - Shaun Thompson
In today's episode, I sit down with T1D Shaun Thompson. Shaun has been diabetic for 26 years at the age of 16. We talked about his unusual high glucose diagnosis and the challenges he's done through. We talked in length about the Eversense 365 ...
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#283: Finding Support At A Difficult Time - Caitlyn Malcomson
In today's episode, I sit down with Caitlyn Malcomson. Caitlyn is a 23-year-old T1D juggling life as a court coordinator, media marketing director for a nonprofit, and, most importantly, a single Mom. Caitlyn was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes ...
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#282: Diabetes Complexities Are Real - Ali Dugger
In today's episode, I sit down with Ali Dugger. Ali is a T1D who was diagnosed at 18. She came from a family that had to learn about Diabetes earlier, as her brother is also Type 1. The cool thing about Ali's story is that her mom knew that no ...
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1:10:38
#281: The Truth Behind Endocrinology - Dr. Ladan Davallow
In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Ladan Davallow. Dr. Davallow is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified coach, and mom of three boys. She's the founder of Diabright, a coaching program that helps parents of kids with Type 1 Diabetes stop...
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1:14:38
#280: Diabetes Checklists - Part 2 (Nutrition)
Do you use checklists in your Diabetes decisions. Today's episode is part 2 of a new series called checklists. We dive into how I am able to stay in range and stable after eating food. What are the steps and things I think about to avoid ...
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#279: A Young Child's Ingenuity - Lindsay Woodruff
In today's episode, I sit down with Lindsay Woodruff. Lindsay was diagnosed with T1D 33 years ago at the age of six. In our conversation, we talked about her diagnosis story and how she was able to overcome many challenges in her youth. One of ...
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#278: You Or Your Friends? - Emma Bostock
In today's episode, I sit down with Emma Bostock, a mother, wife, and (T1D). We explore her intriguing diagnosis story, and we talk about her pregnancy and the challenges she faced at the start of her journey with Diabetes.
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#277 - Diabetes Checklists - Part 1 (Strategic Bolusing)
Do you use checklists in your Diabetes decisions. In today's episode I'm going to explain how checklists helped me gain stability, reduce my fluctuations, and increase my confidence in making decisions. Coach Ken's Resources:...
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#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
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#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 Insulin). I talk about the benefits and disadvantages that I discovered using using pump...
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#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 coordinator at a diabetes clinic and research center, helping with studies related to advanced...
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#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 drank and how it would impact his daily life. Then, in 2015, he was hit with an unknown...
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#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. We discuss his early years with Diabetes, focusing on the restrictions he felt regard...
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#271: Fighting Fire's As A T1D - Andrew Thomas
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 and the challenges he's had to overcome living with Diabetes. This is another excell...
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#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 young adult and faced a challenging journey, having been in severe Diabetic Ketoacidosis ...
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