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Direct Diabetes
by Madi Cheever | Produced By: BreakthroughVideos.com
Whether you’re managing Type 1, Type 2, or supporting someone who is, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things diabetes. Hosted by Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES of TypeOneTypeFun.com. Direct Diabetes has been helping people with diabetes for 30 years by mailing the supplies they need to their homes. From CGMs to insulin pumps and testing supplies, our goal is to take the stress out of managing diabetes so patients can focus on living healthier, fuller lives. We work with doctors and insurance companies to make the process simple. Visit DirectDiabetes.com.
Episodes
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Weight Loss Myths in Type 1 Diabetes—Debunked by a Diabetes Dietitian
Weight loss with type 1 diabetes is not the same as weight loss for everyone else—and pretending it is can do more harm than good. In this episode, host Madi Cheever chats with registered dietitian and diabetes care expert Sarah Hormachea to talk about why managing weight with T1D is uniquely...
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How a 13-Year-Old Diagnosed with T1D Built the Insulin-Dosing App He Needed!
What happens when the diabetes app you desperately need doesn’t exist—so you build it yourself? In this episode, Madi Cheever sits down with Drew Mendelow, founder of T1D1, the nonprofit behind the first FDA-cleared, completely free insulin dosing and diabetes management app designed specifically...
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Type 1 Diabetes Survival Tips for Hiking, Travel & Outdoor Adventures
Living with type 1 diabetes doesn’t mean giving up adventure — it just means being prepared. In this episode, Madi Cheever of TypeOneTypeFun.com, sits down with Paul Reid, the creator of TypeOneOutdoors.com, to talk about hiking, climbing, travel, and managing blood sugar far from home. Paul…
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💪She Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro Without a CGM — Living Boldly With Type 1 Diabetes
In this inspiring episode, host Madi Cheever sits down withMichelle Hale, founder of Global Diabetic, a global Type 1 diabetes advocate who has lived on five continents, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and built a worldwide community proving that diabetes does not define limitations. Michelle shares…
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A Doctor's 1st Possible Case of Prevented Type 1 Diabetes - Here's How It Happened
✨ This episode gave us goosebumps — and it will give you hope. ✨ We spoke with Dr. Larry Deeb, a pediatric endocrinologist, longtime clinical trial leader, Florida State University faculty member, and former President of the American Diabetes Association. After more than 40 years caring for...
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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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CURE FOR DIABETES? Life After an Islet Cell Transplant
"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 reality...
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🫵 Your Diabetes, Your Rules!
Managing diabetes doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. 💙 In this episode, Madi (@TypeOneTypeFun) chats with Coach Ken, diabetes health coach and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast (@CoachK3n) about simplifying the mental load of diabetes, balancing workouts and blood sugars, and finding freedom...
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Beyond Blood Sugar: Integrating Mind, Body & Diabetes Care
Madi Cheever of TypeOneTypeFun.com is joined by Tina Alexander, RDN, CDCES, founder of IntegralifeAZ.com, a multi-state diabetes education program that takes a whole-person approach to care. Tina shares how her own health journey inspired her to create Integra Life, why sleep is the first thing…
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⚓️ 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 to remote islands ✨ How those experiences shaped his...
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🛑✋ When Your Stomach Stops Working
🤯 Ever feel like managing blood sugar is a full-time job? Now imagine adding gastroparesis to the mix. Gastroparesis, which causes delayed stomach emptying, can make meals unpredictable and blood sugars harder to manage. In this week’s podcast, Madi Cheever sits down with Samantha Sauer, leader…
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💪How GlucoSense is Revolutionizing T1D Management with AI
🚀 Meet Glucosense – the AI-powered app making life with diabetes so much easier! It's 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 + tips to...
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🎙️ Spotlight on Diabetes Network of Arizona! 🌵
Dive into the amazing world of the Diabetes Network of Arizona (DNAZ), founded by the inspiring Tara Krajnak. In this uplifting episode, you'll learn how DNAZ provides essential resources, heartfelt support, and community connections for individuals and families impacted by type 1 diabetes. 💙✨...
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🍫 Brownies for Breakfast? How Lynne Bowman Turned Type 2 Diabetes Into a Delicious Mission! 🥗
In this inspiring (and mouthwatering!) episode, Madi Cheever MPH, RD, LDN, CHES sits down with the incredible Lynne Bowman—author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them. 👉 Discover how Lynne’s journey with type 2 diabetes, a career in advertising, and…
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Level One: The New T1D Video Game
🎮💙 What if learning to manage type 1 diabetes felt more like playing a game than reading a terrifying instruction manual? In this episode, Madi Cheever, of TypeOneTypeFun.com interviews Video Game Creator, Sam Glassenberg. When Sam’s 5-year-old daughter was diagnosed with T1D, his life changed...
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Do You Need VIP Diabetes Care?
✨ VIP Diabetes Care ✨What if your endocrinologist knew your daily routine… even what time you walk your dog? 🐾 What if you could call her for advice & insight any day of the week? In this episode of the Direct Diabetes Podcast, Dr. Heather Saran of Bright Endocrinology shares how her "Direct…
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Understanding Gestational Diabetes
Registered dietitian and certified diabetes care specialist Elise Marrs talks about gestational diabetes—what it is, why it happens, and how to manage it during pregnancy. Elise breaks down who’s most at risk, how blood sugar affects the baby, and why personalized nutrition and exercise plans can...
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Diabetes Simplified With Bridget Wood, RD, LD, CDCES
In this episode of The Direct Diabetes Podcast, we're joined by diabetes educator Bridget Wood, RD, LD, CDCES, who shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 17 and how it shaped her career. Bridget offers practical tips on managing blood sugar levels, staying prepared...
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Camp AZDA: A Summer Camp for Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
Camp AZDA is the American Diabetes Association’s summer camp designed specifically for kids with Type 1 diabetes in Arizona. For decades, this incredible camp has provided a place where children can have fun, build friendships, and gain confidence in managing their diabetes—all in a supportive...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Whether you’re managing Type 1, Type 2, or supporting someone who is, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things diabetes. Hosted by Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES of TypeOneTypeFun.com. Direct Diabetes has been helping people with diabetes for 30 years by mailing the supplies they need to their homes. From CGMs to insulin pumps and testing supplies, our goal is to take the stress out of managing diabetes so patients can focus on living healthier, fuller lives. We work with doctors and insurance companies to make the process simple. Visit DirectDiabetes.com.
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Madi Cheever | Produced By: BreakthroughVideos.com
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Whether you’re managing Type 1, Type 2, or supporting someone who is, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things diabetes. Hosted by Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES of TypeOneTypeFun.com. Direct Diabetes has been helping people with diabetes for 30 years by mailing the supplies they need...
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Direct Diabetes is created and hosted by Madi Cheever | Produced By: BreakthroughVideos.com.
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