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The Healthy Diabetic

Coach Ken Kniss

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 course anybody who is affected by diabetes. This show is for you if you"re looking for safe, educational, and engaging conversations. I promise to brighten your day, and you"ll be sure to leave educated, supported, and guided on your way to a healthier and happier life with diabetes.Remember, your only job

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#300: Food Freedom, Mindset Shifts, and Thriving With...

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2025/08/26

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Cecily Lopez is a wellness advocate, visual storyteller, and the founder of Trinity Grace Photography, LLC. She has been living with Type 1 diabetes for nearly nine years, and a few years into that journey was also diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Facing both conditions taught her how strong and capable the body can be and inspired her passion for advocacy. Cecily is dedicated to s...

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#299: Navigating a New Diagnosis, Menstruation, and...

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2025/08/22

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What’s it like to be newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as an adult? In this episode, I talk with Jessica Barber, who was diagnosed in February 2024. Jessica opens up about what the first year of life with T1D has been like, how she’s learning to understand her body in new ways, and why conversations about women’s health and diabetes are so important. Key Takeaways Early diagno...

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#298: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose - Part 3

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2025/08/19

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. You may have heard of Adam Brown’s popular article from Diatribe, “42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose”—a game-changing guide for anyone living with Diabetes. But how do those 42 factors show up in real life? And are there other variables we should be paying attention to? In part 3, I compare Adam's list and my list of dosing strategies and the medications that affect blood gluc...

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#297: Redefining Diabetes and Owning Your Story - Rob...

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2025/08/19

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What does it look like to fully own your story with Type 1 diabetes and stop letting the condition define you? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Howe—former professional basketball player, creator of Diabetics Doing Things, and passionate advocate for the T1D community. Rob shares how sports shaped his relationship with diabetes, why storytelling matters in this space, and wha...

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69:41

#296: Climbing to New Heights: Mountaineering Living...

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2025/08/15

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What does it take to climb some of the world’s tallest peaks while managing Type 1 diabetes? In this episode, I sit down with mountaineer and T1D veteran Luis Freitas, who has lived with diabetes since the age of two. Luis shares the highs, lows, and lessons from 28 years of managing diabetes—including his solo attempt to summit the tallest mountain in South America. We explore t...

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#295: The Day-to-Day of Fighting Fires as a T1D -...

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2025/08/12

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 welcome back Andrew Thomas. Andrew is a firefighter in the great state of Indiana and also lives with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). In his first appearance on the show (#271), we discussed his experiences living with diabetes and how he has managed to overcome the various challenges life throws his way. In this episode, we take a closer look at his life as a firefi...

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#294: Are CGM's Less Of A Tool Than Glucose Monitors?...

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2025/08/05

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 back down with my good friend and Diabuddy Graham Hubbard. Wow, the last two episode with Graham have been FIRE! In today's episode we talk about... The 42 Factors that Affect GlucoseWhy Dexcom is the best Diabetes technology on the marketClose Loop Systems the good and badWhy Pre-Diabetics, T2D, & Gestational Diabetes should be on CGM Che...

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#293: An Endurance Athlete's Fury as a T1D - Ross...

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2025/08/01

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In the last episode with Ross, we discussed Ross's journey with T1D and how he's been able to overcome a wide range of challenges without much support from his medical team. In this episode, we took a different direction and talked about how he has been able to manage his Diabetes as an endurance athlete alone. Ross's Instagram: Part 1 of Ross's Story Simplifying Life With ...

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#292: A Bad Spot as a Diabetic - Ross Mallen

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2025/07/29

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 Ross Mallen. Ross is a T1D and advocate cyclist. We discussed Ross's usual diagnosis story which lasted 6 months. We also discussed the challenges he's been able to overcome and the lessons he's learned living with T1D. Ross's Instagram: Simplifying Life With Diabetes Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up "Mor...

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#291: Diabetics Behind The Curtain - Deborah Anderson

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2025/07/25

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 Debra Anderson. Debra is a Type 1 diabetic, podcaster, and singer. This conversation was extra special for me because it again shows me how far we've come as a Diabetes community. Debra has had Diabetes since she was 6 years old (almost 50 years). We discussed at length the challenges of managing Diabetes before the advent of technology and how...

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#290: The CGM (Dexcom) - Isn't Superior to Glucose...

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2025/07/22

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 my good friend and Diabuddy Graham Hubbard. If you're new to the podcast, Graham started the show with me back in 2020 and then had to leave due to changes in life. This is a special episode because we get into a heavy discussion and debate about CGM and if the technology is superior to Glucose Monitors. You will not believe the perspective that...

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#288: My Diabetes Dog Saved My Life - Sam Conn

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2025/07/11

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 Sam Conn. Sam is a type 1 diabetic who relies on both medical tech and real-time alerts from my service dog, Whitney, to manage her blood sugar levels. She is passionate about educating others on the realities of Diabetes and the life-changing impact of service dogs. Her goal is to show that even with this relentless disease, you can still live...

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#289: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar - Part 2

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2025/07/11

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. You may have heard of Adam Brown’s popular article from Diatribe, “42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose”—a game-changing guide for anyone living with Diabetes. But how do those 42 factors show up in real life? And are there other variables we should be paying attention to? In part 2, I dive into Adam Brown’s list and compare it to the 42 factors I’ve personally identified through...

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#287: The Dark Ages Of Diabetes - Jenn Taylor

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2025/07/04

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 Jenn Taylor. Jenn was diagnosed in 1986 at the age of 10. We discussed the Dark Ages (pre-technology) and her struggles with managing Diabetes during that era. This is important because it shows us how far we've come as a community. We also talk about how she's been able to take a very challenging childhood living with Diabetes and become a cha...

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#286: The Pride & Advocacy of Living With Diabetes -...

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2025/06/27

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 Erin Talbert-Friesenhahn. Erin is a 47 year old mom of 4, and Gigi to 2, balancing life with the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes. She is passionate about staying healthy, being a mom to my kids, and sharing my journey to inspire others. Erin's Instagram: Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up "Mo...

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#285: The 42 Factors Affecting Blood Sugar - Part 1

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2025/06/20

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. You may have heard of Adam Brown’s popular article from Diatribe, “42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose”—a game-changing guide for anyone living with diabetes. But how do those 42 factors actually show up in real life? And are there other variables we should be paying attention to? In this episode, I dive into Adam Brown’s list and compare it to the 42 factors I’ve personally ide...

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#284: A Diabetic's Dream - Shaun Thompson

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2025/06/20

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 Shaun Thompson. Shaun has been diabetic for 26 years at the age of 16. We talked about his unusual high glucose diagnosis and the challenges he's done through. We talked in length about the Eversense 365 CGM and he's used technology to his advantage. Shaun's Instagram Shaun's Facebook Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdia...

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#283: Finding Support At A Difficult Time - Caitlyn...

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2025/06/13

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 Caitlyn Malcomson. Caitlyn is a 23-year-old T1D juggling life as a court coordinator, media marketing director for a nonprofit, and, most importantly, a single Mom. Caitlyn was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 9. When she’s not handling court schedules or crafting creative content, she’s laughing with friends, making memories with her daug...

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#282: Diabetes Complexities Are Real - Ali Dugger

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2025/06/06

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 Ali Dugger. Ali is a T1D who was diagnosed at 18. She came from a family that had to learn about Diabetes earlier, as her brother is also Type 1. The cool thing about Ali's story is that her mom knew that no one would educate them, so she took it upon herself to go back to school, get her master's, and become a Diabetes Educator. But that didn'...

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#281: The Truth Behind Endocrinology - Dr. Ladan...

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2025/05/30

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. Ladan Davallow. Dr. Davallow is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified coach, and mom of three boys. She's the founder of Diabright, a coaching program that helps parents of kids with Type 1 Diabetes stop chasing rollercoaster blood sugars and finally feel confident in their child's care. Using her proven 3-step method, she teaches parents ...

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