Episode 306 - Entrepreneurship & Diabetes with Ethan Lewis, Founder of Transcend Foods

In this episode of 'Diabetics Doing Things, Rob reflects on the
10-year anniversary of the podcast and welcomes guest Ethan Lewis,
founder of Transcend Foods. They explore Ethan's journey, from his
diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at age 12 to becoming an entrepreneur.
Ethan talks about the challenges and stigmas people with diabetes
face and how his company, Transcend Foods, aims to provide
accessible, effective, and non-clinical solutions for helping
navigate highs and lows. They discuss the importance of mental
health, the role of innovation, and the evolving landscape of
diabetes management. The conversation also touches on new product
developments like hydration drink mixes and highlights the
significance of normalizing life with diabetes. 00:00 Welcome and
Introduction 00:40 Meeting Ethan Lewis from Transcend Foods 01:45
Ethan's Diagnosis and Early Life with Diabetes 05:45
Entrepreneurial Journey Begins 08:30 Founding Transcend Foods 12:53
Making Diabetes Management Easier 16:27 Challenges of Living with
Diabetes 18:59 Embracing Vulnerability in Business 19:36
Normalizing Diabetes Management 21:28 Mental Health and Diabetes
22:14 Daily Routines for Managing Diabetes 24:24 The Importance of
Hydration 25:33 Innovations in Diabetes Care 32:10 The Reality of
Living with Diabetes 35:54 Inspiration and Gratitude 37:17
Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resources: Transcend Foods