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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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#367: Does Intermittent Fasting Actually Work for...

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2026/07/17

It started with a simple question — does intermittent fasting live up to the hype? Ken and Graham both have opinions. And as usual, those opinions don't fully line up. Ken makes the case that the real benefits of intermittent fasting don't kick in until you hit that 16 to 18 hour window — and that for diabetics specifically, the morning hours are full of landmines that can derail a fast before it even gets started. Blood sugar drops during a morning workout, coffee, treating a low — any of th...

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57:09

#366: Unfiltered Debate - Pre-Bolusing, Hard Truths &...

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2026/07/14

It started as a straightforward question — what are three things you do consistently well as a diabetic, and three things you wish you did better? Ken leads with pre-bolusing — the timing of insulin before meals — and makes the case that it is arguably the single most important habit in Type 1 Diabetes management outside of taking the correct amount of insulin. What follows is over 50 minutes of two people who genuinely respect each other but see diabetes management, coaching philosophy, pers...

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54:12

#365: Can Type 1 Diabetes Be Cured? — What It Means...

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2026/07/10

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 mechanis...

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30:18

#364: No Finish Line — How to Find Peace Living with...

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2026/07/08

Every person with Type 1 diabetes has a date that changed their life forever. Ken and Graham get into whether we should celebrate it, fear it, or somewhere in between — and what your answer says about your relationship with this condition. It started with a simple question — do you know your diaversary? For Ken it's sometime in late June. For Graham it's around February 15th, the same month his family company was founded and named after him. But beyond the dates themselves, the question opene...

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32:04

#363: CGMs, Closed Loop Systems & The Future of Type...

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2026/07/03

Diabetes technology is evolving faster than most people realize — and Ken and Graham break down exactly what that means for your day-to-day management. Plus, Ken closes with something every person living with diabetes needs to hear right now. 🔑 Key Takeaways Why Type 2 diabetics have historically not been prescribed CGMs — and how that's changingWhat the Dexcom Stelo and Abbott's new sensor mean for the broader diabetes populationWhy the explosion of diabetes technology companies is a sign

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40:21

#362: Why Everything You've Been Told About GLP-1...

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2026/06/30

Graham walked out of his endocrinologist appointment with two things nobody saw coming — a brand new insulin delivery patch and an Ozempic prescription. Ken had questions. A lot of them. First up is the CEQUR Simplicity insulin patch — a band-aid sized device that holds up to 200 units of insulin and delivers two units per click. No app, no screen, no tubing. Just insulin on your body, ready when you need it. Ken and Graham break down who this actually makes sense for and how it fits into a r...

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60:29

#361: Why Managing Diabetes Feels Like a Full-Time...

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2026/06/26

In this episode, Ken and Graham have an honest conversation about one of the biggest challenges of living with Type 1 diabetes: The mental load of making thousands of decisions every single day. Diabetes isn’t just insulin, food, and numbers. It’s constant troubleshooting, analyzing patterns, adjusting plans, and trying to figure out why something happened when diabetes doesn’t always follow the rules. Graham shares the frustration of feeling like diabetes becomes an endless series of “projec...

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#360: GLP-1 and their role in Type 1 diabetes - Kelly...

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2026/06/12

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, Coach Ken sits down with Kelly Schmidt, diabetic dietitian and longtime Type 1 diabetes advocate, to have a deep conversation about one of the biggest topics in diabetes right now: With medications like Ozempic and other GLP-1-based therapies becoming more common, there are a lot of questions: 1. Are these just weight-loss medications? 2. Can people with Type 1 d...

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38:33

#359: Could This Be the Next Major Breakthrough in...

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2026/06/05

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham explore some of the newest innovations and ideas that could shape the future of Type 1 diabetes management. The conversation begins with a discussion around Medtronic's new MiniMed Flex system and what advancements in insulin pump technology could mean for people living with diabetes. Ken and Graham discuss convenience, usability, and the ong...

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59:12

#358: Will Type 1 Diabetes Be Prevented Before It's...

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2026/06/02

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham tackle one of the most fascinating and controversial questions in the diabetes world: What will happen first—a cure for Type 1 diabetes or a way to prevent it altogether? The conversation begins with a discussion around continuous glucose monitors, the barriers to bringing new diabetes technology to market, and why FDA approval plays such a s...

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34:48

#357: Teachers Took His Phone… Even Though It Say's...

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2026/05/29

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

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59:53

#356:The Difference Between Medical Advice and...

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2026/05/29

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

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52:36

#355: Why We Avoid the Diabetes Decisions We Know We...

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2026/05/26

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

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55:48

#354: The Most Frustrating Part of Type 1 Diabetes...

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2026/05/26

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

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52:13

#353: You Know What to Do… So Why Don’t You Trust...

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2026/05/15

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

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#352: Let’s Talk About Diabetes and Intimacy… Because...

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2026/05/08

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

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#351: Everyone’s Talking About GLP-1… But Does It...

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2026/05/01

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

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54:55

#350: Perfect Blood Sugars… Then Chaos? The Reality...

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2026/04/28

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

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#349: “#349: "I Didn’t Think This Was My Life.."...

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2026/04/24

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

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#348: Does Diabetes Control You... Or Do You Control...

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2026/04/21

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

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