Sometimes, it takes someone from a completely different background to create a show that will be remembered for many years to come. Sadly, this is not one of them. But then again, maybe it is... Chad takes the audience on an outrageous and zany journey through his life as he shares a variety of stories and takes you along on a perilous adventure...
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The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast is brought to you by John Pemberton, together with Chad, his innovation partner who helps turn ideas into production. Behind the scenes, the creative team brings research, stories, and lived experiences of type 1 diabetes into an accessible format — combining science, storytelling, and strategy to help people live better with diabetes. Support | Donate: The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast ☕ Coffee → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jspfree2s 💙 Donate → https://www.pay ...
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17 – GLP-1 in Type 1 Diabetes: beyond weight loss, towards metabolic therapy?
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1:11:29Suggest guests or get in contact Episode 17 — GLP-1 in Type 1 Diabetes: Beyond Weight Loss, Towards Metabolic Therapy Go to the Podcast page for all the notes, insights, and further reading & listening. Subscribe to The Glucose Never Lies® and receive the Summary PDF with all the key take-home messages and practical implementation strategies. Suppo…
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16: Diabetes & Driving: Why You Need to Be 5 to Drive
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56:23Suggest guests or get in contact Episode 16 — Diabetes & Driving: Why You Need to Be 5 to Drive Show summary PDF and full notes here Support The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast ☕ Buy Me a Coffee 💙 Donate Guest: Professor Pratik Choudhary (University of Leicester, Leicester Diabetes Centre; Chair, DVLA Medical Advisory Panel on Diabetes) Host: John Pemb…
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8a: 99 Problems (But Highs Ain’t One) — The 20 by 2 Rule
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1:23Suggest guests or get in contact This bonus Episode 8B is a family special — co-created with my daughter Grace. It takes the science of activity lowering glucose and flips it into something fun: a rap we call 99 Problems (But Highs Ain’t One). The key message? When you’re above 10 mmol/L (180 mg/dL), just 20 minutes of activity can drop glucose by …
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15: C-Peptide - What type of type 1 diabetes do you have?
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23:20Suggest guests or get in contact Hosted by diabetes dietitian John Pemberton, this show blends science and real-life experience to make managing type 1 diabetes easier, clearer, and more human. Smart insights, practical tips, and honest conversations await. It's all about C-Peptide and what it means for people living with T1D! 🕒 [00:09] Think all T…
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14: Overcoming Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes
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46:22Suggest guests or get in contact In this deep-dive episode, John Pemberton explores the misunderstood world of insulin resistance in people with type 1 diabetes. Drawing on years of personal experience, clinical expertise, and the latest research, he breaks down why insulin resistance matters—even in a condition defined by insulin deficiency. Click…
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12: CGM Functionality (Part 3): The Bells and Whistles
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30:21Suggest guests or get in contact In this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, hosts John Pemberton and Louise discuss the intricacies of diabetes management, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. They explore various CGM features, including calibration, alarms, and connectivity with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.…
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11: CGM Accuracy (Part 2): Understanding MARD, 20/20, 40/40, and Error Grids.
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31:37Suggest guests or get in contact In this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, hosts John Pemberton and Louise discuss the intricacies of diabetes management, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. They explore the importance of CGM accuracy, the standards set by regulatory bodies, and the significance of testing conditions i…
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10: CGM Accuracy (Part 1) "Study Design First, Performance After"
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27:48Suggest guests or get in contact In this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, hosts John Pemberton and Louise delve into the intricacies of diabetes management, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. They discuss the importance of understanding CGM accuracy, the significance of study design in evaluating sensor performance, …
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9 - ATTD 2025 Highlights and New CGMs (Good, Bad and Ugly!)
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26:46Suggest guests or get in contact In this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, John Pemberton shares insights from the ATTD 2025 conference, discussing advancements in diabetes management technologies, including automated insulin delivery systems and continuous glucose monitoring. He emphasizes the importance of early intervention with AID sys…
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7 - Fundamentals of The Glucose Never Lies
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15:51Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Never Lies Podcast! In this episode, we’re laying down the fundamentals of diabetes management—the essential principles you need to understand to make informed decisions about your health. We’ll break down: What happens when you eat carbohydrates and how your body processes glucose Why insulin…
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8 - Activity Snacking to Increase Time in Range for T1D
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27:39Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Never Lies podcast In today’s episode, we explore a game-changing approach to glucose control—activity snacking. If you’ve ever struggled with post-meal spikes, found insulin too slow to bring down highs, or wondered how movement could help stabilise your blood glucose, this episode is for you…
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1 - Choosing an AID System: Which Superhero Do You Want in Your Corner?
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30:10Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast! When it comes to Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems, there is no single "best" option, only the right one for each individual. Choosing an AID system can feel overwhelming, but with the help of my good friend, colleague, and Diabetes Nurse Extraordinaire, Louise Collin…
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6 - Ten Tips to Optimise Time in Range with AID Systems
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38:16Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into practical strategies to optimise time in range (TIR) when using Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems for type 1 diabetes. Managing blood glucose levels can be unpredictable, but AID systems have transformed diabetes care by automating i…
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5 - Mastering Omnipod 5 – The Iron Man of AID Systems
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15:36Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we’re focusing on Omnipod 5, the sleek, high-tech Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system that offers simplicity, automation, and a tubeless design. Much like Iron Man’s suit, Omnipod 5 is built for efficiency and ease, allowing for seamless insulin adjustme…
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4 - Mastering CamAPS FX – The Batman of AID Systems
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14:22Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we are exploring CamAPS FX, an Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system that, much like Batman, relies on strategy, adaptability, and precise control to outsmart unpredictable glucose levels. If you’re looking for a system that allows multiple glucose targets…
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3 - Mastering the Medtronic 780G – The Incredible Hulk of AID Systems
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12:00Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the Medtronic 780G, a powerful Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system designed to crush after-meal highs and optimise time in range. Just like the Hulk, the 780G is strong, aggressive, and highly automated, making it one of the…
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2 - Mastering Control-IQ – The Spider-Man of AID Systems
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16:42Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast In today’s episode, we are exploring the Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ, a system that offers great power but also requires great responsibility. If you are considering this system or already using it, this episode will guide you through everything you need to know to make …
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Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast where science meets real-life experience to empower diabetes management. Coming March 2025 Subscribe here or to your favorite Podcast provider I’m John Pemberton. I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes since 2008 and have spent nearly 20 years mastering both the science and art of…
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Our expectations are what we believe will happen, while reality is what actually happens. Despite our best efforts, these two rarely align. When our expectations don't match reality, we often feel dissatisfied and unhappy. Today's episode focuses on Chad's current situation and his final decision about what he is going to do next. Hope you enjoyed …
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Reminiscing of a Conscious Dice Game (Feat. The Hopwoods)
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1:04:54The Hopwood family, Amber & Ryan Hopwood visit the studio to discuss in detail the success of their recent web series "Dice Game", the sacrifices and commitment that it takes to get things done, their favorite shoes of all time, old stories from when they were younger, and what is in store for the Hopwoods in the future. Click here to watch season …
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The Breakthrough Is Right Around the Corner
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21:41Are there any ways you can make this week better than last week? In what ways can you improve this week? Honesty, there are times when you are unable to answer this question. Simply going through the day will help you figure it out. When you are stuck in your own thoughts, it is helpful to say it aloud or write it down so that you can try to unders…
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Chad returns to the studio while recovering from surgery to share his story of what happened and how he ended up in the hospital. The prayers and support he has received during this difficult time have been greatly appreciated. Time stamps: 00:00;40 (#TalesFromTheUber) Political issues aren't my thing... In continuation of his story from what happe…
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The BIGGEST Episode Feat. KPA Big Love
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1:02:04What do you get when you put TWO of the biggest big fellas together... THE BIGGEST EPISODE! Chad and musical artist & iMDB actor KPA Big Love sit down for an interesting conversation about sports, acting and entertainment life, finding real and rare people to accommodate your interests & needs, & discovering the best people to surround yourself wit…
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Chad kicks off the new year with a new season of "Chillin' With Chad". A new segment called "Tales from the Uber" is introduced, along with his mission statement for 2024. The last few months have seen a great deal of change within Chad, and he takes the time to enlighten all the listeners and fans of the show on what has been happening. Time stamp…
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Sometimes, it takes someone from a completely different background to create a show that will be remembered for many years to come. Sadly, this is not one of them. But then again, maybe it is... Chad takes the audience on an outrageous and zany journey through his life as he shares a variety of stories and takes you along on a perilous adventure...…
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As part of this special Thanksgiving Day episode, Chad & Kris talk about what Thanksgiving means to them and why family, football, and just having a good time are key ingredients to making the holiday a success. Also joining them is Ms. Dorothy from the podcast "Ain't Nobody Coming 2 See U Otis.". Happy Thanksgiving to all our listeners! Hope you e…
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What is your most vivid memory of the first time you were in a relationship? Do you remember the first time you tried to get to know someone you liked by approaching them and trying to get to know them? Throughout this episode we are going to take you back to the way dating was when you were younger and compare it to what it is today. Time stamps: …
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Are there any particular pastimes that you enjoy? Do you remember vividly what you used to do after school when you were a child? Have things remained the same til this day, or have they changed? With nostalgia on our minds, Kris and Chad take a moment to tell us about the things that they enjoyed as children when they were younger. Time Stamps: 00…
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As a society, we have become increasingly aware of how toxic we are. You might not be aware that you are being toxic, but it can certainly be a defining moment in your relationship, friendship, or any other aspect of life that you are involved. The purpose of today's episode is to take a closer look at toxicity and how it has affected Chad and Kris…
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On this episode of Chilln' with Chad, Kris & K. Rose participate in a black pop culture trivia contest. As a way of showing respect to Bob Barker of the Price is Right game show, Chad asks them all types of questions to see if they really know a lot about black pop culture. Time Stamps: 00:00;35 (Tap-In ) As part of the segment "Tap In," you will b…
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Since this is the year in which hip hop celebrates 50 years, Chad and Kris take a moment to talk about hip hop and what it means to them, how hip hop has shaped their lives and helped them become who they are today, some of their favorite memories, and when they first fell in love with hip hop. Hope you enjoyed Chilln' With Chad & Kris. Don't forge…
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On this episode of Chilln' With Chad, Chad and Kris are back with their regularly scheduled program with interesting conversations as well as just being in the same room and chatting with each other. The two update each other on what's been happening in their lives, their plans moving forward with the podcasts, as well as their goals that they have…
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In this episode of Chilln' With Chad, Chad has a reflective conversation with himself about striving to improve in every aspect of his life. In spite of what you may be going through in your life at the moment, there is always someone out there that is experiencing it far worse than you are. Sometimes you have to take advantage of the opportunities…
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Chilln' With Chad is back!!! After performing at the Waco/Central Texas Comedy Jam, Chad discusses what it was like performing at the comedy jam and how the Woopty Woop joke that he wrote has gone viral... Kris updates us on what has been happening in his life and how he is almost at the finish line of his journey with school. Hope you enjoyed Chil…
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Life Comes At You Fast... Faster than this season was! (that was a joke lol) Time Stamps: 00:00;35 (Tap-In with Alberto) As part of Alberto's segment "Tap In," you will be held accountable for setting weekly goals to ensure you stick to them... Reviewing your weekly goals and determining whether they have been achieved. 00:19:35 (Chilln' with Chad)…
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Season 5 Trailer (Chilln' With Chad Feat. Kris)
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0:45Chilln' With Chad (Feat. Kris) is back for it's 5th Season... There are times when it takes two friends from very different walks of life to create a show that will be remembered for a long time to come. Unfortunately, this isn't one of them. But then again, maybe it is... The "Tap In" segment of the show will be part of an accountability system th…
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Having been hit hard by life, this week the fellas try to figure out how to revamp their lives at home, work, and in their personal lives to try and make things better. Time Stamps: 00:00;35 (Tap-In with Alberto) As part of Alberto's segment "Tap In," you will be held accountable for setting weekly goals to ensure you stick to them... Reviewing you…
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There is no doubt that the fellas have a lot on their minds today after last week's storm. They are hoping to stay dry and get back to work on the show. Time Stamps: 00:00;35 (Tap-In with Alberto) As part of Alberto's segment "Tap In," you will be held accountable for setting weekly goals to ensure you stick to them... Reviewing your weekly goals a…
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This episode is brought to you by "Shorty's Pizza Shack"... Waco's Best Pizza - "Pitchers, Pies, and Good Vibes" This season, the fellas jump their podcast off at Shorty's Pizza Shack during a storm. This season premiere episode reveals why podcasting and severe thunderstorm weather don't mix. It's filled with rain, more rain, rain mixed with light…
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On this final episode of the season, Chad and Kris look back on the past episodes, talk about what they've enjoyed about teaming up and doing the podcast together, and what's to come in the future. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all the fans and listeners who tune in each week to hear our show. We will be back with a new season …
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This OR That (Live From Shorty's Pizza Shack)
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1:09:01This episode is brought to you by "Shorty's Pizza Shack"... Waco's Best Pizza - "Pitchers, Pies, and Good Vibes" Dutch Bros or Starbucks? Papa Rollo's or Shorty's Pizza Shack? Home Alone 1 or Home Alone 2? Shipley's Donuts or Dunkin' Donuts? In this episode, there will be a lot of topics relating to this and that, as well as would you rathers... Ti…
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When you are in a funk, what do you do to get out of it? What are some of the things that take your mind off the world? Is there anything that gets you back engaged? There are times when we all experience it, but most of the time we don't know how to turn it on or off when it happens. Chad and Kris discuss what they do when they fall into a funk an…
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If you could have any job in the world, what would it be? What are you doing right now in order to achieve it? Have you been hit by life at some point and had to make a detour and settle for something else because of that? There is a lot of talk about dream jobs in this episode, and the fellas go in-depth about how a dream job can shape your way of…
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Which cartoon is the best of all time? In the event that you were able to live a life at a certain age forever, what age would you choose? Do you want to know when you're going to die or how you're going to die? In this episode, we get to know the fellas a bit better. What do you think of their answers? How would you answer these questions? Join us…
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In order for a city to grow and expand, what factors are necessary? In order for a city to grow, what must die? The fellas dive deep into the growth of Waco and talk about the pros and cons of having a tourist trap as a city. Time Stamps: 00:00;28 (Tap-In with Alberto) As part of Alberto's segment "Tap In," you will be held accountable for setting …
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There will be times in our lives when we will be faced with mental challenges. There are times when it is better to accept your struggles rather than run from them. Taking it one day at a time is the best way to overcome these problems, as you have to realize that you need to take things one step at a time. It is important to understand that challe…
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Everybody struggles with communication at some point in their lives. Depending on whom you ask, communication can be seen as a strength or an excuse. The ability to communicate effectively on a daily basis is essential to maintaining a healthy relationship, maintaining a healthy lifestyle at work, and living a healthy life in general. In this episo…
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You might have had a connection with someone where, even when you don't talk or see them for a long time, you remember something that triggers the memory? The theme of this episode is the connections people have with each other that keep them connected. The way you cook breakfast is tied to your memories of your parents, the movies you watch remind…
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Chilln' With Chad is back for its third season and this episode focuses on guilty pleasures. Whether we have guilty pleasures or not, they can either be delightful secrets or conscious nightmares. However, not all of them have to be bad. The purpose of this episode is to investigate what types of guilty pleasures people have and evaluate whether th…
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There are times when it takes three friends from three different worlds to create a memorable show. Unfortunately, this isn't one of them... Or is it? Season 3 (Preview) As part of Alberto's segment "Tap In," you will be held accountable for setting weekly goals to ensure you stick to them... In the main topic, Chad takes you on a outrageous and za…
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