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
#369: I Skipped My Basal Insulin for 2 Days at Diabetes Camp — Here's What Happened...
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Ken just returned from diabetes camp and Graham had questions. Lots of them.
What started as a catch-up conversation turned into one of the most relatable episodes Ken and Graham have recorded — because at the heart of it is something every person with Type 1 diabetes knows intimately: the moment your normal routine disappears, diabetes gets unpredictable fast.
Ken breaks down what it actually looked like to manage his blood sugar during camp — the increased physical activity, the completely different food environment, and why he went the first two days without taking any basal insulin at all. It's a real-world example of something Ken coaches his clients through constantly — that diabetes management isn't a fixed system. It's a living, breathing process that has to flex with your life.
From there the conversation shifts into nutrition — and this is where Ken gets personal. He's currently trying to identify which foods are inflaming his digestive system, why bloating and inflammation are directly connected to insulin resistance, and why reading the ingredient list matters far more than reading the nutrition label. Graham shares his own grocery habits, the Fairlife protein shakes he swears by, and — in a moment of perfect irony — admits they might be the very thing making him feel bloated every night.
This one is warm, honest, and exactly the kind of conversation you'd have with two friends who happen to know more about diabetes than almost anyone else you'll ever meet.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- What diabetes camp actually looks like — and why Ken recommends it for every young diabetic
- Why Ken skipped basal insulin for the first two days of camp and what that tells us about activity and blood sugar
- How to adjust your insulin ratios when your daily routine changes significantly
- Why inflammation is one of the most underrated factors in insulin resistance
- The difference between reading nutrition labels and reading ingredient lists — and why one matters far more
- How dairy, processed protein shakes, and convenience foods can quietly inflame your system
- Why what works nutritionally for one diabetic may be causing problems for another
- Where to find diabetes camps across the US and Canada — and why Ken wants to start one
Your diabetes management is only as good as its ability to adapt. When your routine changes — whether it's camp, travel, or just a different week — your insulin needs change too. The goal isn't a perfect plan. It's a plan that can adapt.
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Podcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.
