#246: Diabetes & The Real Life's We Face - Jarrod King

In today's episode, I sit down with Jarrod Kind. Jarrod King has spent over 30 years managing life with Type 1 Diabetes, diagnosed at the age of 4. Jarrod is an endurance athlete, enjoying both distance running and cycling, pharmacist, husband, and father. His personal journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit to manage diabetes effectively while living an active lifestyle.The spark for founding Diassentials came after an all day float trip. Like many with diabetes, Jarrod understood insulin pumps to have some level of waterproofing. After being on the river multiple hours, his insulin pump had been splashed a few times but never submerged. By the end of the trip, his pump had failed while being multiple hours from access to insulin. People with diabetes encounter endless obstacles while managing their blood sugars. He feels protecting your insulin pump should not be one of them. This led him to create DiaShield, the first waterproof case designed for insulin pumps. Through Diassentials, Jarrod remains committed to empowering people with diabetes to live fearlessly. He wants to combine innovation with firsthand experience to provide solutions that address the everyday challenges of managing diabetes.Coach Ken's Resources:Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.comNewsletter Sign Up"More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching ProgramThe Diabetes Nutrition Master CourseThe 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success WorksheetJanuary (2025) Stronger Together With T1D Get-TogetherSupport & Donate To The PodcastThe T1D Exchange Registry is a research study, conducted over time, for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their supporters. Participants volunteer to provide their data for Diabetes research. Once enrolled, Registry participants have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on various topics related to type 1 diabetes.You can make an impact on the future of Diabetes now! Fill out an online  survey and gain access to tons of new research and the online portal. It only takes 10-15 minutes.Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:Instagram: @CoachK3NInstagram: @thehealthydiabeticpodFacebook: @Simplifying Life With DiabetesEmail: [email protected] 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.Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.Support the show