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Bad Diabetic Club
by Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES | Type 1 Diabetes Expert Coach
Welcome to The Bad Diabetic Club — the podcast for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re doing diabetes “wrong” or tired of one-size-fits-all advice. Hosted by Madi Cheever, a girlie with type 1 diabetes, dietitian nutritionist, and a type 1 diabetes expert coach, this show is all about ditching outdated rules, personalizing your care, and building a life you actually love.If the standard advice isn’t cutting it, your blood sugars feel chaotic, and you’re craving support that actually gets it — pull up a chair. You’re one of us now.Leave each episode feeling seen, supported, and empowered.
Episodes
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what burnout taught us about decisions, doctors, and doing less
Madi's back on the Healthy Diabetic Podcast with Coach Ken after about a year away, and this one goes straight into what that year actually looked like. A trip to Japan. Getting sicker than she's ever been. A 300-person conference. Her first time as the solo dietitian at camp. A breakup. A move...
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Why eating better and exercising isn't fixing your blood sugar (and what is) - Type 2 Diabetes
Quick note before we start: this conversation is about type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. Type 1 diabetes is a different condition, and there is no cure for type 1. If you live with t1d, there's still plenty here for you, especially if you've ever been handed advice that didn't fit your…
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What Actually Changes When You Finally Understand Your Blood Sugar
Most people with t1d aren’t missing effort. They’re missing explanation. In this episode, I share a personal story that helped shape everything I do in diabetes education today. Early in my T1D journey, I was told to start adjusting my pump settings every two weeks. But no one explained how to do...
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The “Gluc-Coaster”: Why Your Blood Sugar Feels So Chaotic
Blood sugar with type 1 diabetes can sometimes feel unpredictable. You count carbs You take insulin You follow the plan. And your numbers still do something completely different. If that experience feels familiar, you’re not alone in it. In this episode I break down something that many people…
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How To Make Insulin Math Easy for More Peaceful Blood Sugar
Diagnosed at 13, he built the tool he wished existed.In this episode, Madi sits down with Drew Mendelow, founder of T1D1, a free, FDA-cleared insulin dosing and diabetes management app designed specifically for people living with type 1 diabetes.Drew quickly realized there was no simple, free…
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Weight loss with Type 1 Diabetes can feel like a lot. Let’s talk about it.
In this episode, Madi sits down with registered dietitian and diabetes care specialist Sarah Hormachea for an honest, practical conversation about weight management with t1d. If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or stuck when it comes to weight changes, insulin needs, or conflicting advice,...
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What Living Off Grid Taught Him About Managing Type 1 Diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes doesn’t automatically mean giving up adventure, travel, or time outdoors. In many cases, it just means learning how to prepare differently. In this episode of The Bad Diabetic Club, Madi sits down with Paul Reed, founder of Type 1 Outdoors and someone who has lived…
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17 Years Managing Type 1 Diabetes Alone - The ONE Thing That Changed Everything
In this episode, Madi sits down with Michelle Hale, founder of Global Diabetic, to talk about what it was like managing diabetes in silence for nearly two decades and the one shift that changed everything. Michelle shares how hiding her diabetes didn’t actually make life easier. In many cases, it...
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Doctor Prevented Type 1 Diabetes After 40 Years - What Worked and What Every Family Should Know
In this episode, Madi sits down with Dr. Larry Deeb, a pediatric endocrinologist with more than 40 years of experience caring for children with diabetes and a former president of the American Diabetes Association. Over 4 decades in practice, Dr. Deeb has witnessed diabetes care evolve from urine...
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The One Lesson You HAVE to know That Will Change Everything About Type 1 Diabetes
In this episode, you'll learn: Why "progress over perfection" isn't just a phrase - it's a survival strategy for Type 1 diabetes How to stop chasing perfect A1Cs and start celebrating better The difference between goals, intentions, and systems (and why only systems actually work) Why you're not...
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Stop Waiting for January 1st: Your Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Reset Framework for Thriving in 2026
Everyone waits for January 1st to make a change. Not us. Your reset starts NOW. 🎯 December isn't just holiday chaos. It's actually the perfect time to set yourself up so you're not scrambling in January feeling behind before you even start. Today I'm giving you the exact framework I use with my...
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Can't Figure Out Bolusing? Post-Meal Spikes? Fear of Lows? Here Are The Real T1D Solutions
Diabetes Awareness Month brought SO many questions, DMs, emails, and conversations. And honestly? I'm here for it. Because the questions you're asking? They're the exact struggles that keep you stuck. The ones that make diabetes feel harder than it needs to be. So today I'm breaking down the TOP…
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Metrics That Actually Matter with T1D: Stop Letting Your A1C Define You, It Isn't The Full Story
Two people. Same 7.0% A1C. Completely different experiences. Person A spends their day bouncing between 60 and 250. Constantly correcting. Constantly treating lows. Exhausted from the roller coaster. Person B hangs out between 100 and 180 most of the day. Rarely going low. Feeling good. Living...
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Be Better, Not Perfect: Real Food, Intuitive Eating & Meal Planning with Dietitian Ann Kent
"Healthy eating" doesn't have to mean restriction, guilt, or stress 🍎 In this episode, Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES sits down with Ann Kent, RDN, CDCES, founder of Peas and Hoppiness, a meal planning app that makes real, nutritious food simple, fun, and satisfying for busy families. Ann…
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You're NOT Failing at Type 1 Diabetes: 13 Lessons from 13 Years of T1D + Diabetes Specialist & Coach
November 3, 2025 marks 13 years of living with Type 1 diabetes, and I'm sharing the 13 most powerful lessons I've learned—the ones I wish someone had told me from day one. These aren't just tips about carb counting or insulin ratios. These are the mindset shifts, permission slips, and real-world...
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Cure for Diabetes? Life After an Islet Cell Transplant and Living Insulin-Free!
"I haven't taken insulin since October 2024." 💙 Imagine waking up without alarms. Drinking coffee without your blood sugar spiking. Swimming with your kids for hours without fear. Living life without insulin, pumps, or constant calculations. For Robin Rybolt, this isn't a dream - it's her…
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Simplify Diabetes, Simplify Life: From 180 Decisions to Simple Habits with Coach Ken
Living with diabetes doesn't have to mean living in constant chaos. In this episode, Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES sits down with Coach Ken, diabetes health coach and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast, to talk about practical ways to simplify diabetes management and take back control of…
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From Burnout to Balance: The Whole-Person Diabetes Approach with Tina Alexander, RDN
What if the key to better blood sugar control isn't another medication - it's getting better sleep? 😴💡 In this episode, I'm sitting down with Tina Alexander, RDN, CDCES, founder of @integralifeaz, and we're diving into something most healthcare providers skip right over: the whole-person…
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My T1D Diagnosis Story + Lessons You Can Use Today
Get the strategies that changed everything - grab your FREE copy of You Have Permission: Eat Sugar, Fire Your Doctor, and Rewrite the Rules of T1D at 📚: typeonetypefun.com/free-book Whether you're newly diagnosed and overwhelmed, decades in with diabetes burnout, or supporting someone with Type…
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From U.S. Navy Missions to Diabetes Care: Dr. Amir Harari on Tech, Travel & Patient Support
🎙️ New Episode: From Navy Missions to Diabetes Care What do island-hopping humanitarian missions and diabetes management have in common? A lot — if you ask Dr. Amir Harari. 👨⚕️⚓ In this episode, Dr. Harari shares: ✨ His 20+ years in the U.S. Navy & how he got to travel the world & bring care…
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You Have Permission - FREE Book + bonuses - Get the Blood Sugar Freedom Method That Actually Works
Want a FREE book? Grab one here: https://www.typeonetypefun.com/free-book In this special bonus lightning episode, host Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES, shares the story behind her brand-new book You Have Permission: Eat Sugar, Fire Your Doctor, and Rewrite the Rules of T1D. Madi opens up about…
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When Your Stomach Stops Working: T1D + Gastroparesis with G-PACT's Samantha Sauer
You know that feeling when you think you've got diabetes figured out, and then life throws you another curveball? That's exactly what happened to today's guest, and honestly, her story is going to both break your heart and fill you with so much hope. I'm sitting down with Samantha Sauer, the...
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Beyond Blood Sugar Numbers: How GlucoSense is Revolutionizing T1D Management with AI
🚀 Meet GlucoSense – the AI-powered app making life with diabetes so much easier! You can get it FREE in the iOS/Android app stores. 💡 What it does: ✅ Connects with Dexcom & Freestyle Libre CGMs ✅ Combines your meals, sleep, insulin & exercise in one clear view ✅ Gives you a daily glucose score…
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Building Community, Breaking Stigma: Inside the Diabetes Network of Arizona's Mission to Support Every T1D Journey
You are not alone in this journey. Those five words capture the heart of what the Diabetes Network of Arizona does every single day for the Type 1 diabetes community across the state. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the stories, struggles, and incredible support systems that are...
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Brownies for Breakfast: Lynne Bowman’s Delicious Mission to Redefine Type 2 Diabetes Food
Can you really eat brownies for breakfast when living with type 2 diabetes? Author, advocate, and type 2 diabetes thriver Lynne Bowman says YES—and she’s made it her delicious mission to prove it. In this inspiring and empowering episode, Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES—a type 1 diabetes expert...
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You’re Not Failing, You’re Just Not Bolusing Right (Yet) - You’re Not a Bad Diabetic—You Just Weren’t Taught This: Stop Guessing, Stop Spiking, and Finally Feel Confident After Tough Meals
Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but your blood sugar still spikes hours after eating? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not a bad diabetic. In this episode, I break down exactly why those delayed spikes happen after high-fat, high-protein meals (think pizza, pasta, burgers,...
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New FREE Video Game for Type 1 Diabetes | Finally, T1D Education That’s Fun and Makes Sense!
🎮 A FREE video game that teaches Type 1 Diabetes?! Yes, it’s real—and it’s changing lives. In this episode, diabetes coach Madi Cheever (@TypeOneTypeFun) interviews game developer Sam Glassenberg, the dad behind Level One—a new, free diabetes education game built for kids, families, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Bad Diabetic Club — the podcast for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re doing diabetes “wrong” or tired of one-size-fits-all advice. Hosted by Madi Cheever, a girlie with type 1 diabetes, dietitian nutritionist, and a type 1 diabetes expert coach, this show is all about ditching outdated rules, personalizing your care, and building a life you actually love.If the standard advice isn’t cutting it, your blood sugars feel chaotic, and you’re craving support that actually gets it — pull up a chair. You’re one of us now.Leave each episode feeling seen, supported, and empowered.
HOSTED BY
Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES | Type 1 Diabetes Expert Coach
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Welcome to The Bad Diabetic Club — the podcast for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re doing diabetes “wrong” or tired of one-size-fits-all advice. Hosted by Madi Cheever, a girlie with type 1 diabetes, dietitian nutritionist, and a type 1 diabetes expert coach, this show is all about ditching...
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Bad Diabetic Club is created and hosted by Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES | Type 1 Diabetes Expert Coach.
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