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 researchers, politicians, and the media creates real harm for people navigating the daily reality of living insulin dependent. Ken makes the case for why the principles of good health apply to everyone — but the mechanisms, and especially the medication piece, are not the same.

Then the episode shifts into one of the most practical conversations Ken and Graham have had — the real tradeoffs between wearing a CGM and going without one. Graham has chosen to step away from CGM and rely on finger sticks and MDI, and Ken respects that. But he also gets honest about what that choice means when it comes to getting meaningful support from your endocrinologist. Without continuous data, your doctor is working with a handful of snapshots. With it, they can see the full picture — and that changes everything about the quality of care you can receive.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• What happened at the ADA conference and why researchers were removed
• Why the claim that Type 1 diabetes can be cured is so triggering for the community
• How the five pillars of health apply to everyone — diabetic or not
• The key difference between Type 1 and Type 2 that gets overlooked constantly
• Why CGM data changes what your doctor can actually do for you in a 15-minute appointment
• The real tradeoffs of going CGM-free — and when it makes sense
• How to advocate for yourself at a doctor's appointment without continuous data
• Why Ken is launching a new series called Diabetes Confessions

Your doctor can only support you with the information you give them. The more data you bring to the table — whether from a CGM or careful self-monitoring — the better equipped they are to actually help you. Your care is only as good as your data.

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