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Hormones don’t get talked about enough in the Type 1 diabetes world — especially male hormones.

In this live episode, I sit down with my good friend and colleague Type 1 Diabetic, registered dietitian and functional nutrition expert Kelly Schmidt to unpack testosterone, cortisol, thyroid health, sleep, labs, intimacy, and the systemic impact hormones have on blood sugar, energy, and quality of life.

This conversation goes far beyond “low T.”

This episode reinforces a powerful truth:
Type 1 diabetes is not just a pancreas condition — it’s a systems condition.

If you’ve been feeling fatigued, burned out, low energy, low drive, or just “off,” this episode will give you language and direction for your next conversation with your healthcare team.

Important Resources We Discussed:

• Magnesium Glycinate & Other Impactful
• Lab Panels - interpreted with a t1d lens (Kelly reads the labs and then explains the results in great detail.)

Kelly's Previous Episodes:

• Diabetes Vulnerabilities - #135
• Debunking Diabetes Detox Myths - Episode #130
• Manipulating Your Blood Sugars During The Female Cycle - Episode #123
• The 5-Pillars to Healthy Blood Sugars - Episode #119
• Gut Health w/T1D Dietitian - Episode #117
• Food Sensitivities - Episode #72
• The Expert Dietitian Series - Part 3 - Episode #44
• The Expert Dietitian Series - Part 2 - Episode #40
• The Expert Dietitian Series - Part 1 - Episode #35
• Why Is Nutrition Important in Diabetes? - Episode #9

🌐 Kelly Schmidt – T1D Functional Nutrition

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In Episode 333, Coach Ken and Graham dive into a wide-ranging, honest conversation sparked by a viral question: Should Type 1 diabetes even be called diabetes?

What started as a short social media clip turned into thousands of views, healthy debates, and emotional responses—highlighting the confusion, stigma, and misunderstanding that still surrounds diabetes today. Ken and Graham unpack why this topic struck such a nerve, how language shapes perception, and why clarity matters—not division.

From there, the conversation expands into real-world diabetes challenges: insulin access and affordability, rationing fears, stress-driven insulin resistance, CGM infections, reusing supplies, and how everyday decisions—exercise, food quality, sleep, and stress—can dramatically change insulin needs.

The episode closes with a thoughtful discussion on Dexcom’s new 15-day CGM, environmental impact, patient assistance programs, and what progress actually looks like for people living with diabetes.

This is raw, unscripted diabetes conversation—exactly what the live show is designed to be.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Why the word “diabetes” carries stigma and confusion
• The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 at a biological level
• Why insulin access is still a real issue
• How stress drives insulin resistance
• Practical ways to reduce insulin needs without perfection
• The reality of reusing needles and CGM complications
• Dexcom 15-day CGM expectations and concerns
• How language, education, and community shape confidence

🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
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In Episode 332 of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast, Coach Ken is joined by Graham for another live, unscripted conversation that blends fitness, diabetes management, and real-world decision making.

This episode starts with a surprisingly deep unscripted discussion on exercise selection, and why most people overcomplicate exercise—especially when living with diabetes. From there, the conversation expands into consistency vs optimization, habit-building, insulin sensitivity, and how any form of intentional movement can support blood sugar regulation.

The second half of the episode dives into the future of diabetes technology, including closed-loop systems, implantable pumps, glucagon integration, and how innovation is reshaping what “hands-off” diabetes management could look like. The episode wraps with a thoughtful debate on AI in diabetes, research, education, and why human connection will always matter more than automation.

This will challenge how you think about fitness, technology, and progress with diabetes.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Why “just moving” is more important than perfect workouts
• How consistency beats optimization for blood sugar control
• Legs vs upper body: what actually matters for diabetes
• Exercise, insulin sensitivity, and adaptation over time
• What closed-loop systems really mean (and what they don’t)
• Implantable pumps and the future of diabetes tech
• The role of AI in diabetes education and decision-making
• Why human connection can’t be replaced by technology

🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Schedule a Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here

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In Episode 331 of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast, Coach Ken is joined by Graham Hubbard for Episode 003 of the live show, where they dive into how people with diabetes actually make decisions—and why some of the most common metrics may be missing the bigger picture.

The conversation covers Time in Range vs A1C, redefining what a personal blood sugar “target” really means, and why stability and variability matter more than chasing perfect numbers. Ken also shares real-world insights on Afrezza, insurance challenges, CGM access, early screening for Type 1 diabetes, and the pros and cons of modern intervention strategies.

This episode is raw, honest, and full of practical perspective—exactly what this new live format is designed to deliver.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Why Time in Range alone doesn’t tell the full story
• The difference between target range and personal target
• How defining a single blood sugar target improves stability
• Why variability matters as much as averages
• Pros and limitations of Afrezza in real life
• Insurance barriers and access to diabetes technology
• Early screening for Type 1 diabetes: benefits and concerns
• How lifestyle, food quality, and stress shape outcomes

Listen to this episode with Sanofi about screening for Type 1 Diabetes - #186

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In this milestone episode of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast, I'm joined by longtime friend and former co-host Graham Hubbard for Episode 330—and the first-ever live episode of the show.

Graham and I dive into a wide-ranging, honest conversation about whether modern diabetes technology has truly made life easier for people with Type 1 diabetes—or if something important has been lost along the way.

They explore topics including insulin sensitivity, fear of lows, CGMs, fitness, food quality, GLP-1 medications, obesity trends in Type 1 diabetes, and the emotional weight of living with a misunderstood condition. The episode also introduces the new live format, with weekly discussions happening in real time and continuing on YouTube.

This episode sets the tone for what’s coming next: deeper conversations, more nuance, and a stronger focus on the real-life factors that impact diabetes beyond numbers and devices.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Diabetes technology has improved—but management isn’t automatically easier
• Fear of lows can limit insulin decisions and quality of life
• Insulin sensitivity varies dramatically from person to person
• Fitness, sleep, and food quality still matter—maybe more than ever
• GLP-1 medications can be helpful, but context matters
• Type 1 diabetes is not insulin resistance—and shouldn’t be treated as such
• Mental health and self-trust are foundational to good diabetes management

🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Schedule a Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here

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In this episode of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Faber MS, RD, LDN, CDCES and Nicole Cordoba RN, CDCES, known online as CDE Diabuddies, to explore what diabetes care looks like when providers are also patients—and why pediatric diabetes care often feels worlds apart from adult care.

Rachel and Nicole share their personal diagnosis stories—one diagnosed at age 4, the other at 17—and how those experiences shaped their paths into healthcare as Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES). Together, they walk through what pediatric diabetes education which actually includes: multi-day hospital education, family involvement, hands-on insulin training, mental health screening, and structured follow-ups.

The conversation dives deep into the systemic gaps that appear when patients transition into adult care, including shorter visits, less education, fewer resources, and limited emotional support. Ken and the guests discuss misdiagnosis, insurance barriers, Dexcom-induced anxiety, parental dynamics, and why flexibility—not rigidity—is key to long-term diabetes success.

🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Why pediatric diabetes care includes more education and support
• How early diagnosis shapes confidence and self-trust
• The emotional toll of transitioning from pediatric to adult care
• Why adult diabetes education is often limited or missing
• How flexibility improves long-term diabetes outcomes
• The role parents play in shaping a child’s relationship with diabetes
• Why mental health support is just as important as insulin dosing
• How community, podcasts, and social media fill care gaps
• What a better adult diabetes care model could look like

Nicole & Rachel’s - Instagram Handle:

I’m Coach Ken Kniss, founder of Simplifying Life With Diabetes and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast. I help people living with T1D cut through the overwhelm, confusion, fear, and distrust in their daily decisions, so they can feel confident and live without consistently worrying about lows, their body image, or long term complications.

🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
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In today's episode, I sit down with Danielle, who shares a powerful and vulnerable story about how false low readings from her CGM led to extreme anxiety, an ER visit, and a complete shift in how she now approaches diabetes management.

Danielle walks us through a terrifying day where her CGM repeatedly showed dangerously low glucose readings—despite her body showing no symptoms and fingerstick checks telling a different story. The constant alarms, conflicting data, and uncertainty triggered intense anxiety and ultimately landed her in the hospital, where she was treated as if she were hypoglycemic even though lab results showed otherwise.

🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• CGMs are helpful tools—but they are not perfect
• False low readings can trigger real fear and anxiety
• Fingerstick checks are still the gold standard in critical moments
• Treating numbers without symptoms can lead to overcorrection
• Diabetes technology can contribute to emotional burnout
• Taking a break from devices is sometimes necessary and healthy
• Your body’s signals matter just as much as the data
• Anxiety and diabetes are deeply connected—and often overlooked

🧠 Topics We Cover

• CGM inaccuracies and false lows
• Abbott Libre sensor issues and recalls
• Interstitial glucose vs. fingerstick readings
• ER protocols for hypoglycemia
• Diabetes-related anxiety and panic
• PTSD after severe diabetes events
• Technology burnout
• Trusting physical symptoms
• Taking breaks from CGMs
• Long-term diabetes self-awareness

Danielle's Instagram:

I’m Coach Ken Kniss, founder of Simplifying Life With Diabetes and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast. I help people living with T1D cut through the overwhelm, confusion, fear, and distrust in their daily decisions, so they can feel confident and live without consistently worrying about lows, their body image, or long term complications.

🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Schedule a Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here

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In today's episode, I sit down with Sara Lerner, Director of Community Engagement at Blue Circle Health, to talk about what it really takes to live well with Type 1 Diabetes—and why the current healthcare system often falls short.

Sara shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) as an adult at age 25, including the fear, missteps, and challenges that come with adult-onset diagnosis. Drawing from both her lived experience and her professional background as a social worker, Sara explains how access, education, mental health support, insurance navigation, and community all play critical roles in diabetes success.

The conversation dives deep into why so many adults are misdiagnosed, why “compliance” is the wrong word in diabetes care, and how Blue Circle Health was created to close the massive gaps between what people with T1D need and what they can actually access.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, unsupported, overwhelmed by insurance, or unsure where to turn for help with diabetes—this episode is for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Why adults are frequently misdiagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
• The emotional and mental health toll of living with T1D
• Why “compliance” is an outdated and harmful term in diabetes care
• How access to education and support directly impacts outcomes
• The role community plays in day-to-day diabetes management
• Why primary care alone often isn’t enough for T1D
• How Blue Circle Health helps bridge gaps in diabetes care
• Why empowerment and advocacy are essential skills for people with diabetes

🌐 Learn more & check eligibility:
https://www.bluecirclehealth.org

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I’m Coach Ken Kniss, founder of Simplifying Life With Diabetes and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast. I help people living with T1D cut through the overwhelm, confusion, fear, and distrust in their daily decisions, so they can feel confident and live without consistently worrying about lows, their body image, or long term complications.

🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching
📞 Schedule a Free Call: Book Now
🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here

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