#339: Inhalable Insulin, Diabetes Costs, and the Truth Doctors Don’t Talk About - (LIVE-009)

In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham dive into a wide-ranging conversation about diabetes management, inhalable insulin, and the importance of taking ownership of your care.Ken shares his experience getting Afrezza (inhalable insulin) approved again through insurance and how it’s dramatically improving his blood sugar stability. The discussion explores how Afrezza works differently from traditional rapid-acting insulin and why some people living with diabetes use it as a powerful tool for correcting highs quickly. The conversation also moves into several old-school diabetes practices—from the 15-15 rule for treating lows to how people managed blood sugars before CGMs existed. Ken and Graham reflect on how diabetes care has evolved and why experimentation and personal data play such an important role in finding what works.Later in the episode, they discuss the real financial burden of living with diabetes, breaking down how medical costs, supplies, insurance deductibles, and daily management tools add up each year.Ken also shares why advocating for yourself during endocrinologist appointments is critical. Rather than relying solely on your doctor to solve problems, the most successful patients come prepared with questions, trends, and data that help guide productive conversations - and take ownership of their own care. 🔑 Key TakeawaysWhat Afrezza inhalable insulin is and how it worksWhy Afrezza can help correct high blood sugars faster than traditional insulinThe pros and cons of using Afrezza with MDI or other insulin strategiesThe classic 15-15 rule for treating low blood sugar and how to adapt itHow T1D management worked before CGMs existedThe real cost of living with diabetes each yearWhy advocating for yourself at doctor appointments is essentialHow preparation and data can improve your endocrinology visitsWhy diabetes management requires experimentation and personalization"There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Our job is to figure out what works for us and build a system that keeps our blood sugars stable.”Additional Resources:🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching 📞 Simplify Your Diabetes - Free Call: Book Now🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute HereIf you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.Ways to Support the ShowLeave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyShare this episode with a diabuddyFollow me on Instagram: @TheHealthyDiabeticPod | @CoachK3nWatch on YouTube 🎧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.Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.Support the show