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, 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. Five years ago, Claudia decided to stop...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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.  Happy Turkey Week! Coach Ken'...

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

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 having a young child living with Dia...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 dealing with Diabetes, and how she was a...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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: Instagram The Talking Type 1 Podcast Coach Ken's Resources...

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

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

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 Diabetes! Coach Ken's Resourc...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 Newsletter Sign Up "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program Stronger Together With Diabetes Meet-Ups The Dia...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 statement. I don't know about...

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

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 nutrition and coaching. She loves patien...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 since 2018. She completed her first hal...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sat down with Michael Gentry a T1D, health advocate, and loves gardening. Michael's Instagram Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program The Diabetes Nutr...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 with other diabetics to live a healthy lif...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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. Paul's Instagram Coach Ken's Resources: W...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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. Nicole's Instagram Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newslett...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 Instagram Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up &...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coac...

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 a safe space for others to feel emp...

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

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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 Alex's Instagram Low Carb Co Website Low Carb Co Instagram Simplifying Life With Diabetes Resour...

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

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. 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's Instagram Simplifying Life With Diabetes Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabet...