Best Keytones Podcasts (2025)

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#316: The 5-Lessons You Can't Learn From Your Doctor 57:10

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2h ago57:10

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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 breakdown the five essential lessons that every person living with Type 1 diabetes must master — lessons you won’t learn in your doctor’s office. Drawing from nearly two decades of personal experience, thousands o…

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#315: Raising Resilience: How One Family Turned a Type 1 Diagnosis into a Team Effort - Sara Jacklin 1:27:10

12d ago1:27:10

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Sara Jacklin, a mom whose son Mitchell was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at nine years old. Sara shares the family’s incredible journey — from early signs and diagnosis during the holidays, t…

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#314: BONUS - Your Mental Health Will Dictate Your Blood Sugar Stability 41:59

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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 talk about the importance of mental health on blood sugar stability. Every person living with diabetes has dealt with challenges within their mental health. But do you know how to navigate these complex feelings a…

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#313: Navigating the Flawed System of Diabetes Care - Jaci Carpenter 54:41

9d ago54:41

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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 once again with returning guest and college athlete Jaci Carpenter for an honest conversation about the realities of navigating diabetes care as a young adult. From frustrating endocrinology visits and infla…

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#312: Navigating Type 1 Diabetes as a Family - Parenting with Purpose - Jax & Ashley Lawrence 1:22:22

12d ago1:22:22

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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 Jax & his mother Ashley, who share their candid and heartfelt journey of living with type 1 diabetes. Jax & Ashley open up about the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of managing T1D, the im…

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#311: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 6 – (External Triggers) 35:39

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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 6: External T…

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#310: Misdiagnosed T2D - To The Correct Diagnosis 3 Years Later - Erika Buenaflor 1:05:40

1M ago1:05:40

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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 Erika Buenaflor. Erika is a speech pathologist and group fitness instructor who was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2018 and properly diagnosed with type 1 in 2021. She’s been adapting to her di…

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#309: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 5 – (Biological Factors) 52:09

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By Coach Ken

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#308: Diabetes Sucks...No Shit It Does - Parents Emma & Sam Buchanan 1:36:38

1M ago1:36:38

1:36:38

By Coach Ken / Emma & Sam Buchanan

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#307: Navigating T1D, Resilience, and Redefining What’s Possible - Renee Puleo 56:51

2M ago56:51

56:51

By Coach Ken / Renee Puleo

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#306: BONUS - A1C, Time in Range, and True Diabetes Stability 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

By Coach Ken

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#305: Diabetes Resilience through Divorce & Breast Cancer - Jenna Smith 1:44:37

2M ago1:44:37

1:44:37

By Coach Ken / Jenna Smith

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#304 – The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 4 – (Fitness & Activity) 34:33

2M ago34:33

34:33

By Coach Ken

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#303: From Trash to Recycling: The Future of Sharps Disposal with PureWay 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

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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 sy…

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#302: Twin Stories of T1D, Entrepreneurship & Founders @Brekkie Shack with Lisa & Lindsay Rusch 1:07:10

2M ago1:07:10

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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 Bre…

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#301: Faith, Fitness, and Finding Balance With T1D: A Conversation With Mark Brezzel 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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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…

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#300: Food Freedom, Mindset Shifts, and Thriving With T1D - Cecily Lopez 1:14:39

3M ago1:14:39

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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 thyro…

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#299: Navigating a New Diagnosis, Menstruation, and Menopause - Jessica Barber 1:24:48

3M ago1:24:48

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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’…

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#298: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose - Part 3 (Strategic Dosing) 50:32

3M ago50:32

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By Coach Ken

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#297: Redefining Diabetes and Owning Your Story - Rob Howe 1:09:02

3M ago1:09:02

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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 pass…

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#296: Climbing to New Heights: Mountaineering Living With Type 1 Diabetes - Luis Freitas 1:09:41

3M ago1:09:41

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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 h…

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#295: The Day-to-Day of Fighting Fires as a T1D - Andrew Thomas (Part 2) 1:22:43

3M ago1:22:43

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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 dia…

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#294: Are CGM's Less Of A Tool Than Glucose Monitors? - Graham Hubbard (Part 2) 1:56:49

3M ago1:56:49

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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 Glucose Why Dexcom is the best Di…

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#293: An Endurance Athlete's Fury as a T1D - Ross Mallen (Part 2) 1:18:28

4M ago1:18:28

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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 abo…

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#292: A Bad Spot as a Diabetic - Ross Mallen (Part 1) 1:08:29

4M ago1:08:29

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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 lear…

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#291: Diabetics Behind The Curtain - Deborah Anderson 1:26:15

4M ago1:26:15

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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 Diabe…

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#290: Are CGM's Less Of A Tool Than Glucose Monitors? - Graham Hubbard (Part 1) 1:09:11

4M ago1:09:11

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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 …

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#289: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar - Part 2 (Nutrition) 53:37

4M ago53:37

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By Coach Ken

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#288: My Diabetes Dog Saved My Life - Sam Conn 56:09

4M ago56:09

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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…

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#287: The Dark Ages Of Diabetes - Jenn Taylor 1:15:44

4M ago1:15:44

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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 h…

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#286: The Pride & Advocacy of Living With Diabetes - Erin Talbert-Friesenhahn 59:30

5M ago59:30

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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 k…

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#285: The 42 Factors Affecting Blood Sugar - Part 1 (Mental Health) 48:28

5M ago48:28

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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 ot…

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#284: A Diabetic's Dream - Shaun Thompson 1:05:24

5M ago1:05:24

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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 Evers…

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#283: Finding Support At A Difficult Time - Caitlyn Malcomson 37:13

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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 …

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#282: Diabetes Complexities Are Real - Ali Dugger 1:10:38

5M ago1:10:38

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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…

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#281: The Truth Behind Endocrinology - Dr. Ladan Davallow 1:14:38

6M ago1:14:38

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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 Diab…

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#280: Diabetes Checklists - Part 2 (Nutrition) 40:46

6M ago40:46

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Do you use checklists in your Diabetes decisions. Today's episode is part 2 of a new series called checklists. We dive into how I am able to stay in range and stable after eating food. What are the steps and things I think about to avo…

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#279: A Young Child's Ingenuity - Lindsay Woodruff 54:26

6M ago54:26

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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 Lindsay Woodruff. Lindsay was diagnosed with T1D 33 years ago at the age of six. In our conversation, we talked about her diagnosis story and how she was able to overcome many challenges in her youth…

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#278: You Or Your Friends? - Emma Bostock 1:06:54

6M ago1:06:54

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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 Emma Bostock, a mother, wife, and (T1D). We explore her intriguing diagnosis story, and we talk about her pregnancy and the challenges she faced at the start of her journey with Diabetes. Emma's Inst…

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#277 - Diabetes Checklists - Part 1 (Strategic Bolusing) 54:11

6M ago54:11

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Do you use checklists in your Diabetes decisions. In today's episode I'm going to explain how checklists helped me gain stability, reduce my fluctuations, and increase my confidence in making decisions. Coach Ken's Resources: Website: …

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#276 - 3-Things That Will Make Diabetes A Little Easier 48:23

6M ago48:23

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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 breakdown the 3-things that will make your Diabetes easier to manage. Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program The Diabetes Nutr…

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#275: Inhaled Insulin Along Side Insulin Pumps & MDI 32:33

7M ago32:33

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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 brake down my experience with an 8 month experiment using insulin pumps and MDI (manual Daily Injections) along side Afrezza (inhaled Insulin). I talk about the benefits and disadvantages that I discovered using u…

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#274: You're Not Serious... (Angela Jaleh Karami) 1:31:27

7M ago1:31:27

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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 Angela Jaleh Karami, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 23 years. She works as a research assistant and coordinator at a diabetes clinic and research center, helping with studies related to…

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#273: Diabetes Isn't Black & White - Jon Cellier 48:42

7M ago48:42

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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 Jon Cellier. Born in France, Jon moved to the UK 15 years ago. For 29 years, he lived without considering what he ate or drank and how it would impact his daily life. Then, in 2015, he was hit with a…

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#272: Living a Free and Fulfilled Life With Diabetes - Duane Johnson 49:57

7M ago49:57

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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 Duane Johnson, who has been living with T1D for 28 years and was diagnosed at the age of 24, similar to my own experience. We discuss his early years with Diabetes, focusing on the restrictions he fe…

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#271: Fighting Fire's As A T1D - Andrew Thomas (Part 1) 1:08:18

7M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

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 Andrew Thomas. Andrew is a T1D, a father, a husband, and a firefighter from Indiana. We talked in depth about his diagnosis and the challenges he's had to overcome living with Diabetes. This is anoth…

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#270: Fear, Frustration, Overwhelm, & Isolation - Amanda Mueller 1:25:34

7M ago1:25:34

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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 Amanda Mueller. Amanda is a Type 1 Diabetic (T1D), a financial consultant, and a fitness coach. She was diagnosed as a young adult and faced a challenging journey, having been in severe Diabetic Keto…

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#269 - Diabetes Sickness - What do you do? 24:29

8M ago24:29

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What do you do when you're sick? In today's episode I share my strategies I use when I'm sick along with some cool holistic remedies our family uses. Health is important, especially when you're sick. Check out all the remedies me and m…

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#268: Early Childhood Challenges - Marina Castillo 1:00:03

8M ago1:00:03

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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 Marina Castillo. Marina was diagnosed with T1D at the age of three and has been living with Diabetes for the past 24 years. We discussed her unusual diagnosis and how her parents navigated Diabetes a…

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#267: Diabetes Misconception - Leontine De Hollander 1:18:02

8M ago1:18:02

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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 Leontine, a T1D of 30 years from the Netherlands. Leontine's diagnosis is another example of a broken system and how we aren't being seen, heard, or listened too. We discussed her Diabetes challenges…