The Carnivore Craze & Sustainable Weight Loss: What's Really Working for Diabetes?
Release Date: 01/27/2025
Diabetes Recap (Lessons, Wins, Tech Updates & Stress Tips for 2026)
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
Wow, 2025 has felt like a decade, right? In this final episode of the year on Your Diabetes Insider Podcast, we’re recapping all the highs, lows, and lessons from the past 12 months. I share my personal struggles with stress, sleep, and tech (Dexcom mishaps anyone?), and why self-care isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a blood sugar lifesaver! If this year tested you, you made it - and there’s a lot to be grateful for. And don’t worry, there’s hope: new tech, studies, and breakthroughs in diabetes are coming in 2026 that you’ll want to know about. Let’s close out 2025 with...
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Celebrating Christmas with Diabetes
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
Christmas is right around the corner, and if you live with diabetes, this holiday comes with a few extra curveballs! Different foods, weird schedules, closed gyms, late nights, and a lot of temptation. In this episode, I walk you through how to actually prepare for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day without stressing or wrecking your blood sugars. We talk workouts when the gym is closed, why movement matters even more than Thanksgiving, how fat and protein sneak up hours later, medication timing, portion control, sleep, and how to enjoy the holiday without feeling out of control. This isn’t...
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Can You REALLY Trust Your CGM? Dexcom & Libre Recalls, Accuracy Issues, and What You NEED to Know
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
In this episode of Your Diabetes Insider Podcast, we’re diving into a super important question: Can you actually trust your CGM right now? With recent headlines about the Freestyle Libre 3 recall - including reports of inaccurate readings, injuries, and even deaths PLUS ongoing Dexcom G7 issues like failed alerts, sensor errors, and big accuracy swings, it’s no wonder people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are feeling unsure about their devices. I’m breaking down what’s really going on with CGMs, why your readings might be 25–100 points off, how that impacts dosing decisions...
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Your Most Common Diabetes Questions Answered
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
If you’ve ever wished someone would just answer your diabetes questions in a real, straightforward way, this episode is for you. Today I’m going through a bunch of questions I got from social media - everything from low blood sugar panic moments to how to pick the right bread when you have type 2 diabetes! We talk about what number is actually considered a low, why you might feel shaky at 78, and how many carbs you really need to treat a low without rebounding into the 180s. I also break down how to read food labels so you’re not guessing, plus why glucose tabs are honestly kind of gross...
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Why December Decides Your A1C (and How to Stop Starting Over Every Year)
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
Welcome back to the Your Diabetes Insider Podcast. Somehow, it’s already December - one of the toughest months of the year for anyone trying to keep their blood sugars, routines, and goals on track. In this episode, I break down why December is the real difference-maker for what your blood sugars, A1C, and overall health will look like in 2026! Most people wait for January to “start fresh,” but the truth is simple: the habits you carry through December either give you a running start or put you weeks behind before the new year even begins. We dig into why resolutions fall apart so fast,...
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How to Keep Blood Sugars Steady All Thanksgiving Week
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
If Thanksgiving day feels manageable but the rest of the week totally throws you off - this episode is for you! We’re talking travel stress, being out of routine, random snacking, sleep getting wrecked, family drama (yep…), and how all of that can push your blood sugars into full-on Rocky Mountain mode. In this episode of Your Diabetes Insider Podcast, Ben breaks down how to stay in range while traveling, what to do when you’re completely out of routine, and why holiday grazing can send your blood sugars skyrocketing. You’ll also learn simple ways to keep your activity on point (even...
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Thanksgiving Blood Sugar Game Plan
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
In this episode, Ben breaks down a simple Thanksgiving strategy so your blood sugar doesn’t get wrecked before dessert even hits the table. We talk real prep, activity, hydration, what to eat before the big meal, how to build your plate, and how to decide what’s actually worth the insulin. If past holidays have thrown you off, this year doesn’t have to. Here’s the clear plan to feel good, stay present, and still enjoy the food you love! Want the best blood sugars you’ve ever had while enjoying great food? Peep this: RESOURCES: Download these FREE guides that will help you on...
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8 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner About Managing Diabetes
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Ben shares the top 8 things he wishes he knew earlier about managing diabetes. From understanding how fat really affects your blood sugar to why daily movement matters more than you think, he breaks down the practical lessons that make diabetes management easier. Whether you’ve had diabetes for years or just got diagnosed, this episode of Your Diabetes Insider Podcast is packed with real-world tips to help you stay in range, feel your best, and live fully without feeling limited! Want the best blood sugars you’ve ever had while enjoying great...
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Answering Your Top Diabetes Questions
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
In this episode, Ben sits down to answer your most common diabetes questions from social and email - from what to grab during a low, to what really happens when insulin overheats in the sun, to how some people have lived with diabetes for decades without complications. He also shares a wild personal story about a low that left his tongue numb, plus tips on managing blood sugars during workouts, college testing, and pump vs. MDI. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”- this one’s for you. Want the best blood sugars you’ve ever had while enjoying great food? Peep this: ...
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How to Enjoy Halloween Without Wrecking Your Blood Sugars
Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
Halloween doesn’t have to be stressful when you’re living with diabetes. In this episode, Ben shares his personal Halloween game plan-from handling trick-or-treating with your kids to managing blood sugars while still enjoying your favorite candy. You’ll learn how to prep, dose smart, and even turn your candy stash into a low snack supply for later. This one’s all about making Halloween fun again, without the guilt or the chaos! Want the best blood sugars you’ve ever had while enjoying great food? Peep this: RESOURCES: Download these FREE guides that will help you on your...
info_outlineIn this episode of Your Diabetes Insider, we’re diving deep into the latest food trends—like the Carnivore Diet—and whether they really work for people with diabetes. Kyra Pugh, Your Diabetes Insider’s very own, favorite dietitian and diabetes expert, is back to break down the myths, the science, and what’s actually sustainable when it comes to losing weight and managing diabetes. From high-protein tips to the truth about cutting out food groups entirely, we talk about the good, the bad, and the practical ways to make healthier choices that last. Tune in for a no-nonsense chat about how to lose weight safely without jumping on the latest diet fad!
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