The Healthy Diabetic
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.
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The Healthy Diabetic
#326: From The “Dark Ages” of Diabetes to Transplant, Hope, and Purpose - Ty Gibson
In today’s episode, I sit down with Ty Gibson, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the 1970s—long before CGMs, insulin pumps, or modern tools existed.
Ty shares an incredibly powerful and honest story that spans decades of living with diabetes, including:
This episode goes far beyond diabetes management. It’s a conversation about resilience, mindset, choice, mental fortitude, and what’s possible on the other side of adversity. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, scared of complications, or unsure whether you can truly live a full life with diabetes—this episode is for you.
🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode
- What managing diabetes looked like before modern technology
- Why perspective matters when we talk about complications
- The reality of kidney and pancreas transplants—and what people don’t talk about
- How mental resilience plays a bigger role than perfection
- Why technology is a tool—not a permission slip for unhealthy habits
- The importance of ownership, choice, and personal responsibility
- How adversity can become purpose when you’re willing to share your story
- Why thriving with diabetes starts in your mindset, not your devices
Ty's Resources:
I’m Coach Ken Kniss, founder of Simplifying Life With Diabetes and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast. I help people living with T1D cut through the overwhelm, confusion, fear, and distrust in their daily decisions, so they can feel confident and live without consistently worrying about lows, their body image, or long term complications.
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