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
252 episodes
#253: The Challenges Of Diabetes - Sadife Kisyova
In today's episode, I sit down with Sadife Kisyova. Sadife is a T1D from Bulgaria and now lives in the UK. Sadife has an interesting story as she was diagnosed at a young age and was raised by her siblings and father, as she also lost her mothe...
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#252: 5 Keys to Better Post-Meal Blood Sugars
In this episode I talk about my 5 keys to achieving better blood sugar outcomes post meals. So many people struggle with dosing for food, these are the 5 strategies I've put in place for myself and those I work with that eliminate the pos...
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#251: Type 1 Diabetic To Dietitian To Diabetes Activist - Madi Cheever
I got to sit down with Madi, a T1D, registered dietitian, and a certified health education specialist. Madi and I talked about an unfortunately common diagnosis and her journey so far with Diabetes. We also discuss her stance on Diabetes, where...
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#250: Jewell Halsted's Relatable Diagnosis & Diabetes Journey
In today's episode I sat down with Jewell Halsted a T1D of 15 years and a physicians assistant at a local family practitioners office. Beyond just managing Diabetes, Jewell is passionate about advocating for others with T1D—she stays active wit...
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#249: What I've Learned Living With Diabetes In 2024
Well, it's New Year's Eve, and I thought this would be the perfect time to share with you what I've learned from living with Diabetes in 2024. Coach Ken's Resources:Website: www.s...
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#248 - 42 Years With Diabetes & Still Killing It - Dave Irish
In today's episode, I sat down with Dave Irish, a father, husband, granddad, professional musician, and a T1D of 42 years. Dave and I talked about his journey with Diabetes over the last 42 years and how he's overcome overwhelming odds througho...
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#247 - Diassentials A Waterproof Solution For Insulin Pumps
Diassentials is a Diabetes supply company creating one of a kind waterproof cases for insulin pumps. Their waterproof insulin pump cases are custom created to allow full interaction with your insulin pump. We provide the safety needed for your ...
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#246: Diabetes & The Real Life's We Face - Jarrod King
In today's episode, I sit down with Jarrod Kind. Jarrod King has spent over 30 years managing life with Type 1 Diabetes, diagnosed at the age of 4. Jarrod is an endurance athlete, enjoying both distance running and cycling, pharmacist, husband,...
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#245: Finding Real T1D's in The Wild - Dominic Pezzutti
In today's episode, I sat down with Dominic Pezzutti, a T1D father, husband, and co-owner of "The Yard At Cherry Valley." We talked about Dominic's transition into Diabetes at a young age and how he learned what worked for him using injections ...
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#244: The Shit Your Doctor's Never Told You (Part 1) - Ozempic
In today's episode, I sit down with Ginger Vieira, a T1D author, speaker, and freelance writer. As a freelance writer and Diabetes content specialist, Ginger creates high-quality, well-researched, engaging, and empowering Diabetes...
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#243: GlucoSense - CEO Johnathan Fitch
In today's episode, I sit down with T1D and CEO of GlucoSense Jonathan Fitch. GlucoSense automatically syncs your glucose, sleep, fitness, and insulin data into a single app to give you a deeper understanding of how your li...
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#242: Diabetes In Thailand - Brazilian Jujitsu Instructor James Ridley
In today's episode, I sit down with James Ridley, a T1D since 2002. James is a Brazilian jujitsu instructor in Thailand and coaches Diabetics online, emphasizing on improving one's fitness in and out of the gym. We talked about James's diagnosi...
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#241: Type 2 Diabetes to an Endurance Athlete - Alex Mathew
In today's episode, I sit down with Alex Mathew, a T2D who, like most of us, made every mistake in the book when he first started his Diabetes journey. His determination to control his Diabetes and change his life led him to become obsessed wit...
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#240: Traditional Medicine vs. Functional Medicine - Dr. Claudia Maltby
In today's episode, I sat down with Dr. Claudia Maltby. Dr. Maltby attended medical school in the UK and holds her medical license there. As a T1D, she began to experience some minor complications and started taking medications for support. Fiv...
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#239: Thanksgiving Without the Spikes: 5 Diabetic Tips To Stable Blood Sugars
For today's episode, I decided to sit down for a solo episode and talk about the five things I do every Thanksgiving, holiday, birthday party, and event that are outside my norm to stay in range and not have to fight the Diabetes rollercoaster....
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#238: T1D Animated Education Videos - AnimaT1D
In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Radhika Purushothaman and T1D Mom Molly Barry. Dr. Radhika is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Portland, Oregon and Molly is a speech-language pathologist, Wilson dyslexia practitioner as well as...
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#237: Playing Collegiate Soccer As A Diabetic - Marlee Fray
In today's episode, I sit down with T1D and collegiate Soccer player Marlee Fray. Marlee was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 3 in 2003. We talked about her unusual and frustrating diagnosis, how she and her parents managed the complexities of ...
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#236: A T1D mother's Triumph Over Diabetes - Taja Cato
In today's episode, I sat down with Taja Cato, T1D, mother, and fitness enthusiast. We discussed the challenges she faced in her early years at NINE and how she overcame those challenges. We also talked about her pregnancy, the emotions of deal...
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#235: More Challenges For Young Diabetics - Daniel Newman
In today's episode, I sat down with Daniel Newman T1D and the host of The Talking Type 1 Podcast. We talked about his time as a young Diabetic dealing with bullies and moving into adulthood. Daniel's Resources:
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#234: Just 2TYPEONES Talking Diabetes - Graham Hubbard
In today's episode, I sat down with my great friend and old co-host Graham Hubbard. We talked about the Dexcom, insulin pumps, inhaled insulin, my decision to transition to MDI, and what we believe is the reason for our anxiety and fear of livi...
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#233: Della the Duckling's Diabetes Diaries - Mark Fitzsimmons
Mark Fitzsimmons is from Sydney, Australia, and has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for the past 34 years. Mark has faced his share of ups and downs, including a battle with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy in 2021 that almost cost him his s...
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#232: No More CGM's & Insulin Pump's - Max Fisher
In today's episode, I sat down with Max Fisher, an exercise enthusiast and completely MDI living with T1D. Yes, Max uses no insulin pump or CGM as a Diabetic, and he's killing it. You can accomplish anything you put your mind to living with Dia...
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#231: Bonus - Your Doctor Isn't Smarter Than You
Today's episode is a solo episode. I've been waiting to talk about this for a while. Coach Ken's Resources:Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
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#230: A Mothers Uncertainty & Disbelief At Diagnosis - Samantha Hildebrandt
In today's episode, I sat down with Samantha Hildebrandt, a t1d, a wife, and a mother of 2. Samantha has an interesting story. At diagnosis, she was told that she would never be able to have children, and I know Samantha isn't alone in this sta...
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#229: An Endocrinologist PA-C's Vision For Diabetes - Savannah Elkins MPAS, PA-C
In today's episode, I got to sit down with Savannah Elkins. Savannah is a physician assistant practicing out of The Diabetes and Thyroid Center of Fort Worth. She is also a wife and mom of two little boys. As a fellow person living with type 1 ...
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