Episode 29: From Diagnosis to Daily Wins: Rod Carter (CBS17) on Living with Type 2 Diabetes

Guest: Rod Carter – Evening News Anchor at CBS17 (Raleigh–Durham, NC), journalist, and fellow type 2 diabetic Host: Dr. Keith Hersey    🎧Episode Overview   In this inspiring episode in conjunction with National Diabetes Awareness Month.  Keith Hersey sits down with Rod Carter, evening news anchor at CBS17 in the Raleigh–Durham television market since 2021. Rod opens up about his type 2 diabetes journey, from the day he discovered his diagnosis to how he manages his health and mindset in the high-pressure world of live television.   This conversation is about real stories, practical adjustments, and the mindset shifts that help busy professionals stay on top of both life and blood sugar.    🔎In This Episode You'll Learn   How Rod discovered he had type 2 diabetes — and the early warning signs he ignored   The mindset shift that helped him go from fear to focus   How he balances medication, nutrition, and movement with a demanding news career   Why community, accountability, and education make the biggest difference    🩺Key Takeaways   "Stay in your lane, do what you do best— especially when the camera's on and life gets loud." – Rod Carter "It's not about doing everything right. It's about doing the next right thing." – Dr. Keith Hersey      🔗Resources & Links   🎙️Book Dr. Keith for Speaking: www.DrKeithSpeaking.com    🗓️Free 15-Minute Discovery Call (Coaching Program): https://www.calendly.com/herseypharmacy/podcast-preview      🧠Learn more about managing type 2 diabetes with free 10 day blood sugar reset at: www.MasterYourGLP.com/reset    🔑Tags & Keywords   Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1, blood sugar, health mindset, accountability, coaching, CBS17, Rod Carter, Dr. Keith Hersey, Destroying Diabetes Podcast, Raleigh Durham   Episode Description   CBS17 news anchor Rod Carter joins Dr. Keith Hersey to share his personal journey with type 2 diabetes — from diagnosis to disciplined daily habits. Hear how mindset, medication, and movement work together to help him stay in control while managing a high-pressure career in broadcasting.   🎧Subscribe to Destroying Diabetes podcast and join the conversation on practical, real-life strategies to take control of your health.