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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-solving, engineering, school, sports, and self-advocacy. What starts as a conversation around math, measurement, and hands-on learning evolves into a much deeper discussion about the real-life challenges kids with diabetes face every single day in school systems that often don’t fully understand the condition.
Together, Ken and Ryan unpack:
Ryan also shares several frustrating experiences with teachers and school staff who ignored or misunderstood his diabetes accommodations, leading to a powerful conversation around communication, confidence, and self-advocacy.
🔑 Key Takeaways
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🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
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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 reality of managing blood sugars every single day. Ken breaks down why endocrinologists are an incredibly important part of the diabetes care team—but also why they should be viewed as a tool, not the entire answer.
Together, Ken and Graham unpack:
The discussion also touches on information overload, the internet’s influence on health education, movement and insulin sensitivity, and why activities like golf, sports, and social connection can play a much larger role in overall health than people realize.
This episode is a powerful reminder that diabetes management doesn’t happen inside the doctor’s office—it happens in the real world, every single day.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Additional Resources:
🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.
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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.
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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 discussion about how people approach diabetes management—and why so many struggle with consistency, burnout, and decision-making.
Ken opens up about growing up without a strong male role model, feeling like he had to figure everything out alone, and how those experiences shaped the way he approached school, sports, and eventually diabetes. The conversation connects these personal experiences directly back to Type 1 diabetes and the reality that most people naturally gravitate toward what feels easiest, most enjoyable, or least mentally exhausting.
Ken and Graham also unpack:
The episode finishes with a powerful hypothetical conversation:
What if Ken had been diagnosed with diabetes in high school instead of adulthood?
That leads into a raw and honest discussion around denial, immaturity, identity, athletics, mental health, and how different life experiences shape the way people respond to diabetes.
This episode is deeply personal, reflective, and relatable for anyone who has ever struggled to balance diabetes with actually wanting to live life.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Additional Resources:
🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.
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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.
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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 healthcare providers are forced to prioritize preventing dangerous lows over helping patients aggressively optimize blood sugars. Ken explains how fear of hypoglycemia, liability, and limitations within the healthcare system shape the guidance many people receive.
From there, the episode evolves into a deep real-world conversation around:
Graham also shares a brutally honest look into the mental frustration of waking up high from dawn phenomenon despite doing “everything right,” leading to a conversation many people with diabetes quietly relate to but rarely talk about openly.
This episode blends education, emotional reality, and practical problem-solving into one of the most relatable diabetes conversations yet.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Additional Resources:
🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.
Ways to Support the Show
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.
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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 your decisions become more automatic. From insulin dosing to daily routines, this conversation highlights how many people already know what to do—but struggle to trust themselves even with the simple things.
They dive into real-life examples, including under-dosing insulin out of fear of lows, second-guessing decisions even when you know the answer, and relying too heavily on perfect outcomes instead of trusting the process.
Ken also shares his “at-bat” analogy—explaining how diabetes isn’t about hitting a home run every time, but about stepping up with confidence, making contact, and not fearing the result.
The episode closes with a deeper conversation around a major issue in the diabetes space:
🔑 Key Takeaways
You already have the answers. The real challenge isn’t learning more—it’s learning how to trust your decisions and follow through with confidence.
Additional Resources:
🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.
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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.
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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 side of diabetes that often gets overlooked.
Ken and Graham break down the real-life challenges people face, including concerns about highs and lows, wearing devices like CGMs or pumps, and the mental load that can show up in relationships.
The conversation expands into how diabetes can impact self-image, confidence, and connection, and why avoiding these conversations can create more stress over time.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Additional Resources:
🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.
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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.
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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 living with Type 1 diabetes?
Ken and Graham break down the hype, the potential benefits, and the limitations—especially from the perspective of someone who still relies on insulin daily.
They explore how GLP-1s impact appetite, digestion, insulin sensitivity, and blood sugar stability, while also addressing the bigger picture:
Are people focusing too much on medication instead of mastering the fundamentals?
This episode is not about dismissing new tools—it’s about understanding how they fit into real-life diabetes management and making sure they’re used with intention, not as a shortcut.
🔑 Key Takeaways
New tools can help—but they don’t replace the fundamentals.
Whether it’s GLP-1 medications or any new advancement, long-term success in diabetes still comes down to understanding your body, making consistent decisions, and building a system that works for you.
Additional Resources:
🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.
Ways to Support the Show
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.
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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 unpredictably despite doing everything “right.” From insulin adjustments to CGM inaccuracies, this episode highlights why diabetes management is never static—and why adaptability matters more than perfection.
The conversation expands into real-world decision-making, including:
Ken and Graham also get into deeper conversations around lifestyle choices, long-term health thinking, and the evolving landscape of diabetes—including early thoughts on GLP-1 medications and where the future of diabetes management may be heading.
This is a raw, unfiltered episode that blends education, experience, and real conversation—exactly what living with diabetes actually looks like.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Additional Resources:
🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.
Ways to Support the Show
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.
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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 challenges of trying to understand what living with diabetes actually looks like day to day. From confusion and overwhelm to slowly building confidence, this episode highlights the mental and emotional journey that often gets overlooked.
This conversation goes beyond numbers and management strategies. It dives into identity, acceptance, and the process of learning how to live your life again—with diabetes, not controlled by it.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or like your life changed overnight after diagnosis, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that there is a path forward.
🔑 Key Takeaways
A diabetes diagnosis may change your life—but it doesn’t take it away.
Additional Resources:
🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.
Ways to Support the Show
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.
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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, how early diagnosis shapes your mindset, and the difference between living your life with diabetes versus feeling like diabetes controls your entire life.
This episode also explores how identity, confidence, self-perception, and how the stories you tell yourself can shape the way we manage diabetes. It is an honest conversation about fear, control, resilience, and learning how to reframe the condition so it does not take over your mental health.
If you have ever felt mentally exhausted by diabetes, frustrated by the constant logistics, or caught between wanting control and wanting freedom, this episode will hit home.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Diabetes doesn't drive your life and decisions - YOU DO!
Additional Resources:
🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.
Ways to Support the Show
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.
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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…