DETERMINEDMission
At Determined Diabetic, we believe diabetes care should feel more human, more consistent, and far less lonely.
Real progress doesn’t come from information alone—it comes from having the right support behind you. That’s why we combine lived understanding, practical guidance, and daily accountability to help people navigate diabetes in a way that fits real life.
We’re here to do more than share information. We’re here to help you feel understood, supported, and capable of making meaningful progress—one decision, one habit, and one win at a time.
Grant Weiss - Founder
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Grant Weiss is the Founder & CEO of Determined Diabetic and Determined Diabetic Coaching, platforms dedicated to helping individuals take control of their lives with diabetes.
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Living with Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years, Grant understands the challenges, isolation, and daily decisions that come with the condition. His mission is to ensure no one has to navigate that journey alone.
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Through human coaching,(coming soon AI Coaching), education, and community, Grant is committed to helping people build the mindset, habits, and support system needed to become truly determined—and live a full, empowered life.
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Under his leadership, the platform goes beyond traditional education. It combines coaching, accountability, habit-building, and community to help individuals not just manage their condition—but take ownership of their lives.
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Grant’s vision is rooted in one core belief:
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It Starts with the BELIEF that you have more DETERMINATION than Diabetes. Being “determined” might not a trait you’re born with—it’s a mindset you can choose to be. And anyone can accomplish all out anything if they are determined enough.
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Through his work, he is committed to helping as many people as possible discover what it truly means to be determined—to take control, to rise above the challenges of diabetes, and to live a full, empowered life with Determined Diabetic by their side.
Tyler VandenBosch, RN, NC-BC -
Head Coach
Tyler VandenBosch is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Board-Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC) with over 20 years of healthcare experience. As Co-Founder and Head Coach of Determined Diabetic Coaching, he is passionate about helping individuals with diabetes take back control of their health through sustainable lifestyle change.
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After years in clinical care, Tyler discovered his true calling in coaching—guiding people to restore balance in their bodies through nutrition, movement, mindset, and recovery. His approach goes beyond managing diabetes; it focuses on rebuilding the foundation so individuals can lower A1c, improve energy, and live with greater freedom and confidence.
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Tyler believes no one should feel alone in their journey. His mission is to help as many people as possible become truly determined—proving that with the right support and consistency, lasting transformation is possible.
Lorilyn Weiss - Chief Operating Officer
With a deep-rooted passion for people and purpose, she serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Determined Diabetic, bringing both operational excellence and heartfelt leadership to the organization. More than just a leader, she has been an integral part of Grant’s 20-year journey managing diabetes—walking alongside him through the daily challenges, victories, and lessons that come with living with the condition.
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This firsthand experience has shaped her unwavering commitment to helping others facing similar struggles. She understands that diabetes is more than a diagnosis—it’s a daily mental, physical, and emotional journey that requires support, education, and belief.
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As COO, she plays a pivotal role in building the infrastructure, culture, and systems that allow Determined Diabetic to reach and impact as many lives as possible. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure that no one feels alone in their journey and that every individual has access to the tools, guidance, and encouragement needed to live a full, determined life.
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Driven by empathy, fueled by experience, and committed to impact, she is helping lead the movement to redefine what it means to live with diabetes.
Mickey Troccoli - Technology & Experience Officer
Mickey is part of the team focused on bringing the Determined Diabetic experience to life by helping connect human coaching, intuitive app design, and advanced AI into one seamless system of support.
With over 20 years of experience in technology and automation, he has helped lead and develop complex systems across multiple industries—bringing a deep understanding of how to build solutions that are not only powerful, but practical and usable in real life.
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Living with Type 2 diabetes himself, Mickey understands the daily challenges, decisions, and inconsistencies that come with managing it in real life. That perspective drives his work—helping shape an experience that feels natural, supportive, and easy to engage with from the first login through every level of care.
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Working alongside the team, he focuses on how each part of the journey connects—ensuring that coaching, technology, and support don’t feel separate, but work together in a way that simply fits into people’s lives.
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He believes the future of care is built around connection—where human guidance and intelligent support work together to make the experience more consistent, more accessible, and more comfortable for every client.
Jason Reynolds - Client Engagement Director
Jason Reynolds is a Type 2 diabetic who brings over two decades of experience in marketing, communication, and leadership to the Determined Diabetic team. His work is driven by a deep understanding that managing diabetes is more than numbers—it’s about feeling supported, understood, and confident in the decisions you make every day.
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At Determined Diabetic, Jason plays a key role in shaping the experience behind the scenes—helping ensure that every interaction reflects the encouragement, clarity, and consistency our members need to succeed. Drawing from years of guiding organizations through complex challenges, he brings structure and intention to how we connect, communicate, and support our community.
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Jason is passionate about helping people feel like they’re not navigating this journey alone. He is committed to creating an environment where individuals can build sustainable habits, strengthen their mindset, and make meaningful progress—one decision, one step, and one win at a time.
OUR MISSION
At Determined Diabetic, our mission is to change the way diabetes is lived with — not just managed.
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We exist to give people the support they should have had from the very beginning: consistent guidance, real accountability, and a system that helps them take control of their health in a way that actually fits their life.
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Because diabetes doesn’t happen a few times a year in a doctor’s office.
It happens every single day — and we believe your support should too.
What Drives Us
We’re driven by the belief that diabetes care can be better—more human, more consistent, and more effective.
And we’re here to build that future.
One person, one habit, one win at a time.