The Healthy Diabetic

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  • #257 - Let's Meet Real Diabetics - Rachel Alexander

    In today's episode, I sit down with Rachel Lynn. Rachel is a T1D and comes from a family of medical practitioners. We talked about Rachel's diagnosis story and how her parents were able to recognize the symptoms and take action. We also discussed the importance of technology and how it's changed how we think and manage Diabetes. 

    Rachel's Instagram

    Coach Ken's Resources:
    Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet
    December (2024) Stronger Together With T1D Get-Together

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    1 hr 6 min
  • #256: Gingers Bad Mood Monday - Inhaled Insulin (Afrezza)

    In today's episode, I sit down with Ginger Vieira, a T1D, freelance Diabetes writer, Mother, and Diabetes author. Many of you have been asking me more about inhaled insulin (Afrezza). So, I thought this would be a great opportunity to do a deep dive into Afrezza and debunk some of the myths behind this incredible fast-acting medication.

    Ginger Vieira Resources
    Website
    Diabetes Nerd - YouTube Page
    Type 1 Tea - Podcast 
    Books
    Instagram
    Linkedin

    Other Episodes With Ginger
    #244
    #144
    #137

    Coach Ken's Resources:
    Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet
    December (2024) Stronger Together With T1D Get-Together

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    45 min
  • #255: The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit - January 1st & 2nd

    In today's episode, I sat down with Kristy Roby, the market director at Breakthrough T1D central and southern Ohio chapter, and Samantha Reddan, a T1D and podcaster. We talk about the upcoming summit and why you should register and attend. Looking for community and want to meet other Diabetics, yeah, we got you! Looking for education on how to live a more fulfilled life with Diabetes, we definitely got you! 

    Central Ohio Summit Registration - 2/1/25
    Southern Ohio Summit Registration - 2/2/25

    The Samantha Show - Samantha's Podcast

    Coach Ken's Resources:
    Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet
    Shop

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    The T1D Exchange Registry is a research study, conducted over time, for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their supporters. Participants volunteer to provide their data for Diabetes research. Once enrolled, Registry participants have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on various topics related to type 1 diabetes.

    You can make an impact on the future of Diabetes now! Fill out an online  survey and gain access to tons of new research and the online portal. It only takes 10-15 minutes.

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    27 min
  • #254: Hilarious Debates About Living With Diabetes - Graham Hubbard

    Welcome, everyone; in today's episode, Graham Hubbard, my old podcast co-host from The 2TypeOnes Podcast, comes back to grace us with his thoughts about Diabetes. We talk a lot about the mental struggles we both have gone through and have a hilarious debate about living with Diabetes and how different our management styles are.

    You definitely don't want to miss this one!

    Coach Ken's Resources:
    Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet
    Shop

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    The T1D Exchange Registry is a research study, conducted over time, for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their supporters. Participants volunteer to provide their data for Diabetes research. Once enrolled, Registry participants have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on various topics related to type 1 diabetes.

    You can make an impact on the future of Diabetes now! Fill out an online  survey and gain access to tons of new research and the online portal. It only takes 10-15 minutes.

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    1 hr
  • #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 mother at a young age. We talked in depth about her diagnosis and how she struggled to manage her blood sugars growing up with a single parent. 

    Sadife's Resources
    instagram

    Coach Ken's Resources:
    Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet
    Shop

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    The T1D Exchange Registry is a research study, conducted over time, for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their supporters. Participants volunteer to provide their data for Diabetes research. Once enrolled, Registry participants have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on various topics related to type 1 diabetes.

    You can make an impact on the future of Diabetes now! Fill out an online  survey and gain access to tons of new research and the online portal. It only takes 10-15 minutes.

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    46 min
  • #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 post-meal spike.

    Coach Ken's Resources:
    Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    The T1D Exchange Registry is a research study, conducted over time, for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their supporters. Participants volunteer to provide their data for Diabetes research. Once enrolled, Registry participants have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on various topics related to type 1 diabetes.

    You can make an impact on the future of Diabetes now! Fill out an online  survey and gain access to tons of new research and the online portal. It only takes 10-15 minutes.

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    35 min
  • #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 she thinks there are opportunities for growth in the medical system, and how you can advocate for yourself by living and working with your care team. As educators, we discussed our position on managing Diabetes and how you have all the power to live your best life with Diabetes.

    Madi Cheever's Resources:
    Website
    Instagram
    The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose

    Coach Ken's Resources:
    Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet
    January (2025) Stronger Together With T1D Get-Together

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    The T1D Exchange Registry is a research study, conducted over time, for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their supporters. Participants volunteer to provide their data for Diabetes research. Once enrolled, Registry participants have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on various topics related to type 1 diabetes.

    You can make an impact on the future of Diabetes now! Fill out an online  survey and gain access to tons of new research and the online portal. It only takes 10-15 minutes.

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    55 min
  • #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 with the T1D Exchange and the JDRF Walk to Cure. Her experiences have inspired me to step into the medical field as a medical assistant at a family practitioner's office, where she has been able to support others living with Diabetes.

    Jewell's Instagram Accounts:
    Simply Diabetic
    Personal Account

    Coach Ken's Resources:
    Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet
    January (2025) Stronger Together With T1D Get-Together

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    The T1D Exchange Registry is a research study, conducted over time, for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their supporters. Participants volunteer to provide their data for Diabetes research. Once enrolled, Registry participants have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on various topics related to type 1 diabetes.

    You can make an impact on the future of Diabetes now! Fill out an online  survey and gain access to tons of new research and the online portal. It only takes 10-15 minutes.

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    1 hr 10 min
  • #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.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet
    January (2025) Stronger Together With T1D Get-Together

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    The T1D Exchange Registry is a research study, conducted over time, for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their supporters. Participants volunteer to provide their data for Diabetes research. Once enrolled, Registry participants have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on various topics related to type 1 diabetes.

    You can make an impact on the future of Diabetes now! Fill out an online  survey and gain access to tons of new research and the online portal. It only takes 10-15 minutes.

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    46 min
  • #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 throughout the years before and during the Diabetes technology age.

    Dave's Facebook

    Coach Ken's Resources:
    Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
    Newsletter Sign Up
    "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program
    The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course
    The 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success Worksheet
    January (2025) Stronger Together With T1D Get-Together

    Support & Donate To The Podcast

    The T1D Exchange Registry is a research study, conducted over time, for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their supporters. Participants volunteer to provide their data for Diabetes research. Once enrolled, Registry participants have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on various topics related to type 1 diabetes.

    You can make an impact on the future of Diabetes now! Fill out an online  survey and gain access to tons of new research and the online portal. It only takes 10-15 minutes.

    Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.

    You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!

    Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.

    Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:

    • Instagram: @CoachK3N
    • Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
    • Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
    • Email: [email protected]

    Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.

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

    Support the show

    1 hr 10 min

About The Healthy Diabetic

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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…