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
232 episodes
#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: Your Doctor Isn't Smarter Than You
Today's episode is a solo episode. I've been waiting to discuss 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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# 228: Manifesting A Better Diabetes Life - Hanna Boëthius
In today's episode, I sat down with Hanna Boëthius has lived with Type 1 Diabetes as her constant companion for 39 years. She is a patient leader, international speaker, and action taker, who holds a MSc in Diabetes and has a background in nutr...
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#227: Tackling Endurance Sports With T1D Like A Pro - Lauren Dahlin
In today's episode, I sat down with Lauren Dahlin. Lauren Dahlin is the Director of the DSP Elite Team at the Diabetes Sports Project. She is also a data analyst and a long-time Looper with Omnipod. She has competed in the Ironman Triathlon sin...
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#226: Let's Meet Real Diabetics - Michael Gentry
In today's episode, I sat down with Michael Gentry a T1D, health advocate, and loves gardening. Michael's InstagramCoach Ken's Resources:
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#225: A T1D's Wish - Emily Melendez
In todays episode, I sat down with Emily Melendez a 27 year old T1D. Emily was diagnosed at the age of 14 years old about 13 years. She works at a restaurant on Long Island in NY as a bartender and server and eventually want to end up working w...
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#224: Inhaled Insulin & the Implantable CGM - Paul
In today's episode, I sat down with Paul, T1D and endurance enthusiast. Paul and I talk about growing up at a early age with Diabetes, pre-technology. We also discuss Eversense, the implantable CGM and Affrezza, inhaled insulin.
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#223: Normal Symptoms to Severe - Nicole
In today's episode, I sit down with Nicole. Nicole's T1D story is scary and unbelievable. Normal symptoms but with one twist, she flipped into a coma on the way to the hospital.
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#222: Diagnosis Gone Awry - Connie Henderson
In today's episode, I sat down with Connie Henderson. Another unfortunate miss diagnosis, Connie was denied the support she was needed by her physician for almost a year. Connie's...
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#221: Was there a Miss Diagnosis? - Kalex Willzy
In today's episode, I sat down with Kalex Wilzy. We have another one, potentionally miss diagnosed with T2D, Kalex had a difficult start to Diabetes! Coach Ken's Resources:We...
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#220: A T1D's Students Hope For Diabetes - Crystal Ngo Diaz
In today's episode, I sat down with Crystal Ngo Diaz. Crystal is a physician assistant student at Stanford University. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 18, she has turned her struggles into purpose and shares her story in hopes of creating...
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#219: The Coma That Lasted A Week - Jacqueline Ferrigno
In today's episode, I sat down with Jacqueline Ferrigno a mother and T1D. All I have to say is you definitely don't wan to miss this one. From the start of this conversation I was inspired, and in amazement of what she's gone through in her lon...
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#218: The Real Low Carb of Diabetes - Alex Cooper & Jack Price Provencher
In today's episode, I sat down with Alex and Jack two Diabetics who've taken their passion for health, food, and Diabetes to the next level. Alex & Jack's Resources...
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#217: The Golden Age Of Diabetes - Neil Greathouse
After spending more than four years training for the United States Air Force, Neil was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and discharged from the military. He directed the short film "Type 1 Day 1" and the award-winning "Bike Beyond" documentary wi...
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#216: Birth of a Child + Chaotic T1D Diagnosis - Mark Manning
In today's episode, I sit down with Mark Manning, a Father, personal trainer, nutrition coach, and T1D. Mark's story is one of the most unique stories I've ever heard! Mark Manning'...
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#215: Help Me Not To Fart - RD Kelly Schmidt
In today's episode, I sit down with RD and T1D Kelly Schmidt. Over the past couple of months, I've been dealing with a lot of digestive distress. So, I thought, what a great opportunity to bring Kelly on and have her coach me on what to elimina...
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#214: The Dark Ages of Diabetes Management - Frederike Ritsema Van Eck
In today's episode, I sit down with Frederike T1D and Diabetes coach. Frederike was diagnosed in 1979 at the age of four. This was such a fascinating conversation because it shows all of us who depend on technology how good we have it today. Fr...
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#213: T1D Comedian Chelcie Rice
In today's episode, I sat down with T1D and comedian Chelcie Rice. Chelcie was diagnosed in 1985 and lives in Pensacola Florida. We talked about his 40 years of T1D and how he's overcome complications with retinopathy. We also discussed his com...
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#212: Navigating Professional Field Hockey With T1D - Adam Imer
In today's episode, I sat down with Adam Imer, a T1D and professional field hockey athlete. Adam and I talked about his diagnosis story and how he's overcome multiple challenges during his transition from junior high to the professional level...
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#211: A Diabetic's Disagreement - Arnie Bunch
In today's episode, I got to sit down with Arnie Bunch, a T1D Father and endurance enthusiast. Typically, when I have a Diabetic on this show, we talk about their Diabetes journey, challenges, and how they overcome those challenges. These are t...
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#210: A Surfer's Family Living with Diabetes - Jack Sinclair
In today's episode, I sat down with Jack Sinclair, a T1D, surfer, lifeguard 1 of 2 T1D's in his family. Jack's sister was diagnosed 6 months before him. Jack's Instagram
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#209: The Truth behind Pregnancy in Diabetes - Lily Nichols RDN
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based Nutrition. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition®, co-founder of the Women’s Health ...
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