Best Dka Podcasts (2025)

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Not your average sugar rush: EMS strategies for DKA 23:45

1M ago23:45

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This week on the Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson tackle a metabolic monster that every EMS provider needs to master: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). They kick off with a common (but critical) 911 scenario: a 19-year-old with a history of Type 1 diabetes, confusion, vomiting and a blood sugar of 500. Sound familiar? Kelly di…

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Fusion medicine meets EMS: Inside Utah’s newest care approach 25:52

3d ago25:52

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When most people see red tape, they stop. Darin Johnson saw an opportunity. In this episode of Inside EMS, Chris and Kelly welcome Darin — a paramedic, operations supervisor and now urgent care owner — to break down how he helped spearhead Utah’s House Bill 14. The goal? Allow paramedics to practice to their full scope outside of traditional EMS se…

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#281: The Truth Behind Endocrinology - Dr. Ladan Davallow 1:14:38

3d ago1:14:38

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Ladan Davallow. Dr. Davallow is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified coach, and mom of three boys. She's the founder of Diabright, a coaching program that helps parents of kids with Type 1 Diab…

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#280: Diabetes Checklists - Part 2 (Nutrition) 40:46

3d ago40:46

40:46

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Do you use checklists in your Diabetes decisions. Today's episode is part 2 of a new series called checklists. We dive into how I am able to stay in range and stable after eating food. What are the steps and things I think about to avo…

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‘If you think Taco Bell is a post location, you might be in EMS’ 18:12

10d ago18:12

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It’s EMS Week wrap-up time, and Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are back in classic form in this episode of the Inside EMS podcast. From jokes about Sloppy Joe leftovers from Hospital Week to heartfelt gratitude for the medics still grinding it out day after day, this episode hits all the notes. Chris and Kelly talk about why EMS Week still matte…

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#279: A Young Child's Ingenuity - Lindsay Woodruff 54:26

10d ago54:26

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Lindsay Woodruff. Lindsay was diagnosed with T1D 33 years ago at the age of six. In our conversation, we talked about her diagnosis story and how she was able to overcome many challenges in her youth…

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Criticism 101: Why you should stop blowing off feedback 28:57

16d ago28:57

28:57

When it comes to taking criticism, EMS professionals are … not great. In this episode of Inside EMS, cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson get real about why criticism hits so hard and how we can start to deal with it like grownups (instead of defensive toddlers). They break down Chris’s recent article, “10 practical tips for responding to crit…

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#278: You Or Your Friends? - Emma Bostock 1:06:54

17d ago1:06:54

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Emma Bostock, a mother, wife, and (T1D). We explore her intriguing diagnosis story, and we talk about her pregnancy and the challenges she faced at the start of her journey with Diabetes. Emma's Inst…

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#277 - Diabetes Checklists - Part 1 (Strategic Bolusing) 54:11

20d ago54:11

54:11

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Do you use checklists in your Diabetes decisions. In today's episode I'm going to explain how checklists helped me gain stability, reduce my fluctuations, and increase my confidence in making decisions. Coach Ken's Resources: Website: …

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Ep 204 High Risk Pulmonary Embolism Management

20d ago

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There are many nuances in the management of patients with pulmonary embolism in cardiac arrest, peri-arrest or simply in shock: We need to optimize oxygenation and airway management, hemodynamic support, acid/base management, thrombolysis and/or catheter-directed therapies that Anton dives into with guest experts Dr. Lauren Westafer, Dr. Bourke Til…

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Hot as a hare, mad as a hatter: Cracking the toxidrome code 21:15

24d ago21:15

21:15

In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson dig deep into one of EMS's most overlooked (and often forgotten) topics — toxidromes. You might remember the word from paramedic class, but today’s street calls demand more than a vague memory. With patients taking everything from grandma’s Ativan to street-made spee…

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#276 - 3-Things That Will Make Diabetes A Little Easier 48:23

27d ago48:23

48:23

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode I breakdown the 3-things that will make your Diabetes easier to manage. Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up "More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching Program The Diabetes Nutr…

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#275: Inhaled Insulin Along Side Insulin Pumps & MDI 32:33

30d ago32:33

32:33

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I brake down my experience with an 8 month experiment using insulin pumps and MDI (manual Daily Injections) along side Afrezza (inhaled Insulin). I talk about the benefits and disadvantages that I discovered using u…

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#274: You're Not Serious... (Angela Jaleh Karami) 1:31:27

1M ago1:31:27

1:31:27

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Angela Jaleh Karami, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 23 years. She works as a research assistant and coordinator at a diabetes clinic and research center, helping with studies related to…

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Is your EMS agency all talk, no accountability? Here’s how to fix that 24:08

1M ago24:08

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What does accountability actually look like in EMS? In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson get into the gritty details — beyond the management-speak — and outline the 7 pillars of accountability that can make or break an EMS organization. From character and unity, to urgency and evolution, they explore …

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#273: Diabetes Isn't Black & White - Jon Cellier 48:42

1M ago48:42

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Jon Cellier. Born in France, Jon moved to the UK 15 years ago. For 29 years, he lived without considering what he ate or drank and how it would impact his daily life. Then, in 2015, he was hit with a…

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EM Quick Hits 64 Whole Blood Transfusions, Calcium Before Diltiazem in Afib, Thoracotomy Pearls, Uterine Casts, OMI Scale & Proportionality 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

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In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Zafar Qasim & Andrew Petrosoniak on whole blood transfusion in trauma, Justin Morgenstern on calcium pre-treatment to prevent diltiazem-induced hypotension, Kiran Rikhraj on dynamic LV outflow tract obstruction, Anand Swaminathan on resuscitative thoracotomy, Andrew Tagg on uterine casts, and Jesse McLaren on …

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#272: Living a Free and Fulfilled Life With Diabetes - Duane Johnson 49:57

1M ago49:57

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Duane Johnson, who has been living with T1D for 28 years and was diagnosed at the age of 24, similar to my own experience. We discuss his early years with Diabetes, focusing on the restrictions he fe…

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EMS on the Hill: Why advocacy matters now more than ever 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Guest host Rob Lawrence joins Kelly Grayson to reflect on the recent EMS on the Hill Day. Rob offers a behind-the-scenes look at his experience leading the California delegation and provides insights into how EMS professionals can influence policy on issues like Medicare reimbursement, community paramedicine and workforce development. Kelly questio…

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#271: Fighting Fire's As A T1D - Andrew Thomas 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Andrew Thomas. Andrew is a T1D, a father, a husband, and a firefighter from Indiana. We talked in depth about his diagnosis and the challenges he's had to overcome living with Diabetes. This is anoth…

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Exhausted and overworked: The fatigue crisis in EMS 22:38

2M ago22:38

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In this episode of the Inside EMS Podcast, co-host Kelly Grayson is joined by international guest host Rob Lawrence for a candid and timely conversation on one of the most pressing issues in EMS today: fatigue and its impact on provider safety and wellness. The discussion begins with a heartbreaking story out of Georgia, where a nurse, after workin…

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#270: Fear, Frustration, Overwhelm, & Isolation - Amanda Mueller 1:25:34

2M ago1:25:34

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Amanda Mueller. Amanda is a Type 1 Diabetic (T1D), a financial consultant, and a fitness coach. She was diagnosed as a young adult and faced a challenging journey, having been in severe Diabetic Keto…

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Ep 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm 1:35:58

2M ago1:35:58

1:35:58

How do you predict which intermediate-risk patients will suddenly deteriorate? What role do risk scores, biomarkers, imaging, and hemodynamics play in decision-making? Should these patients receive anticoagulation alone, or is thrombolysis warranted? When should you consider catheter-directed or surgical interventions? This podcast focuses us to th…

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Future-proofing EMS: How a new course is building results-driven problem solvers 1:01:48

2M ago1:01:48

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Note: Thanks for following the Inside EMS podcast! Enjoy this special EMS One-Stop crossover episode with host Rob Lawrence, who will also join Kelly Grayson as a guest cohost during the month of April. In this episode of the EMS One-Stop podcast, Dr. Dave Williams discusses an exciting new master's-level course designed for EMS and fire leaders, f…

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‘Death was staring me in the face’: Kelly Grayson’s no-BS guide to getting healthy 28:16

2M ago28:16

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In honor of First Responder Wellness Week, Inside EMS hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson go beyond the surface-level tips and dig into what true wellness looks like in this profession. Spoiler: it’s messy, personal and sometimes terrifying. Kelly shares his deeply personal journey from a spinal surgery and a near-fatal pulmonary embolism to dr…

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#268: Early Childhood Challenges - Marina Castillo 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Marina Castillo. Marina was diagnosed with T1D at the age of three and has been living with Diabetes for the past 24 years. We discussed her unusual diagnosis and how her parents navigated Diabetes a…

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#269 - Diabetes Sickness - What do you do? 24:29

2M ago24:29

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What do you do when you're sick? In today's episode I share my strategies I use when I'm sick along with some cool holistic remedies our family uses. Health is important, especially when you're sick. Check out all the remedies me and m…

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Show me the money: How EMS can tap into opioid funding 23:47

2M ago23:47

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Billions of dollars from opioid settlements are flowing into communities, but how does EMS get a slice of the pie? In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, host Chris Cebollero is joined by Corey Carlson, EMS segment lead at Lexipol, to break it all down. Carlson simplifies the complex world of opioid settlement funding, sharing exactly where the…

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#267: Diabetes Misconception - Leontine De Hollander 1:18:02

2M ago1:18:02

1:18:02

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Leontine, a T1D of 30 years from the Netherlands. Leontine's diagnosis is another example of a broken system and how we aren't being seen, heard, or listened too. We discussed her Diabetes challenges…

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Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)! 51:24

3M ago51:24

51:24

Send us a text In this episode increased ICP is discussed, what causes it, how patients present, interventions that would be done and evaluation of those interventions. Support the showBy Nurse Em

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Pencils down: EMS test-taking tips … from a guy who writes EMS tests 26:00

3M ago26:00

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Sitting for the National Registry exam might rank up there with colonoscopies in terms of excitement, but EMS educator Dan Limmer recently took the test. Why? To stay sharp, to keep his licenses and to see firsthand how the test has evolved. And guess what? He walked out impressed. In this episode of Inside EMS, Dan sits down with host Chris Ceboll…

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#266 - Bonus: Are You Non-Compliant? 29:55

3M ago29:55

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. You aren't non-compliant; you simply need guidance, education, and real-time support. Have you ever felt inadequate in managing your Diabetes? Have Diabetes that you're not smart enough or that you're not making the right decisions? Or…

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#265: A Single Mother of Four & Two Have Diabetes - Amy 55:11

3M ago55:11

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Amy, a single mother of four, two of whom have T1D. We talked about the challenges of being a single mother of four and navigating two Diabetics and how she has overcome every obstacle to keep her bo…

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EM Quick Hits 63 S-TEC and HUS, IM Epinephrine in OHCA, Dengue, Geriatric Trauma Imaging, TTP 1:06:46

3M ago1:06:46

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On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Stephen Freedman on pediatric bloody diarrhea, S-TEC and hemolytic uremic syndrome, Justin Morgenstern on the evidence for IM epinephrine in out of hospital cardiac arrest, Matthew McArther on recognition and ED management of dengue fever, Andrew Petrosoniak on imaging decision making in trauma in older patien…

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#264: Miss Diagnosed Again - Julie Grobner 52:39

3M ago52:39

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sat down with Julie Grobner. Julie is a proud Christian and T1D. Julie was misdiagnosed as an adult after having children. She worked in the medical field for 27 years, primarily in assisted living with elderly an…

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EMS life: Stuck in an ambulance with your work enemy? 29:42

3M ago29:42

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In EMS, where the stress is high and space is tight, conflict is bound to happen. Whether it’s a personality clash with your partner, frustration over unclear responsibilities or a disagreement with leadership, knowing how to navigate workplace tension is a crucial skill. In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Gr…

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#263: Not Every Diabetes Story Is The Same - Caroline & Charlotte 1:10:34

3M ago1:10:34

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with sisters Caroline and Charlotte, both living with Type 1 diabetes. We discuss the challenges they faced after being diagnosed at different stages of life and how having each other to share ideas made …

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‘You hope it never happens’: Responding to an MCI on Bourbon Street 28:24

3M ago28:24

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New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans are always a spectacle, but this year, tragedy struck at 3:15 a.m. A truck barreled into the crowds, triggering what first responders feared was a vehicle-ramming attack. Within moments, New Orleans EMS was in full mass casualty mode — triaging, treating and coordinating with law enforcement amid the unfolding…

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#262: The 13 Things My Doctor Never Told Me 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I discuss 13 things my doctor never explained. What are the most essential factors you should focus on? We will explore all those today! Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up…

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Ep 202 Eating Disorders: Common, Commonly Missed, Mismanaged and Misunderstood 1:27:43

3M ago1:27:43

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Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, yet they are frequently missed in the Emergency Department as they can be elusive. Only one in 246 patients who screen positive for an eating disorder at triage have a chief complaint suggesting it. These patients don’t always fit the stereotype—many appear “healthy,” have…

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