#365: Can Type 1 Diabetes Be Cured? — What It Means for the Diabetes Community

#365: Can Type 1 Diabetes Be Cured? — What It Means for the Diabetes Community

July 10, 2026 · 54 min

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Ken discusses the misconceptions surrounding the cure for Type 1 diabetes and its implications for those affected by the condition.

In today's episode, the conversation leads into something Ken feels deeply — the frustration of hearing people claim that Type 1 diabetes can be cured. As an autoimmune condition, Type 1 operates differently than Type 2, and the constant lumping together of both conditions by researchers, politicians, and the media creates real harm for people navigating the daily reality of living insulin dependent. Ken makes the case for why the principles of good health apply to everyone — but the mechanis...

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