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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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#307: Navigating T1D, Resilience, and Redefining...

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2025/09/26

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, I sits down with Renee Puleo, who shares her powerful story of living with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed at a young age, Renee has faced the highs, lows, and daily challenges of T1D while also carving her own path toward resilience and strength. Renee opens up about the importance of mindset, how her approach to health and life has evolved, and what she’s learned ab...

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35:51

#306: BONUS - A1C, Time in Range, and True Diabetes...

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2025/09/20

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this solo episode,I dive deep into one of the most debated topics in diabetes care: A1C versus Time in Range—and why both still fall short without focusing on what I call Diabetes Stability. I shares my perspective on why A1C alone doesn’t tell the whole story, how time in range can (and should) be customized to your needs, and why identifying your personal target number inste...

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104:37

#305: Diabetes Resilience through Divorce & Breast...

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2025/09/19

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Smith, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 26. Jenna shares her powerful story of living with T1D for nearly two decades, navigating the challenges of motherhood, divorce, intimacy, and dating, while also facing a breast cancer diagnosis in 2023. Jenna’s openness about the emotional and physical toll of managing both T1D and...

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34:33

#304 – 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 4 –...

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2025/09/19

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for managing blood sugar—but it can also be one of the most frustrating. In this solo episode, Coach Ken continues the 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar series with Part 4: Fitness & Activity. In today's episode, I break down the different types of exercise that impact blood sugars, why insulin on board is often the hidden c...

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62:31

#303: From Trash to Recycling: The Future of Sharps...

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2025/09/16

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 Jeffery Miglicco (CEO), Omar Almidani and (Co-Founder), and from PureWay, a company leading the charge in safe sharps disposal and recycling solutions. Together, we explore: Why proper disposal of syringes, pens, and lancets is critical for safety and public health.How PureWay is creating accessible and affordable sharps disposal systemsRecycli...

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67:10

#302: Twin Stories of T1D, Entrepreneurship &...

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2025/09/05

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this inspiring episode, I sit down with twin sisters Lisa and Lindsay Rusch, both living with type 1 diabetes, alongside their older brother who also has T1D. Beyond their personal diabetes journeys, the sisters are co-owners of Brekkie Shack, a health-focused restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. This episode is packed with wisdom, entrepreneurial spirit, and practical tips for anyon...

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64:08

#301: Faith, Fitness, and Finding Balance With T1D: A...

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2025/08/28

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 Mark Brezzel T1D author and clinician who shares his powerful story of diagnosis, the mental and physical challenges he faced, and how his faith and passion for fitness shaped his outlook. We discuss strategies for navigating burnout, building balance, and staying grounded in what matters most while living with T1D. Key Takeaways Diagnosis stor...

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74:39

#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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84:48

#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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50:32

#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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53:37

#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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