The Healthy Diabetic

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 res...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 kn...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 Why Type 2 diabetics have...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 unit...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 p...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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, the...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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-solvin...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 h...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 sid...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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: Where do these actually fit for someone...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 challe...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 motherh...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 frustra...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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:...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 su...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 unexpe...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What does “good” diabetes management actually look like? In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham dive into a real, unfiltered conversation around insulin sensitivity, travel routines, nutrition strategies, and one of the biggest debates in diabetes: is there a “right” way to manage it?...