🤯 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 of G-PACT, to talk about:

📌 Living with T1D + gastroparesis

📌 The reality of delayed digestion

📌 Insulin timing tips from real-life experience

📌 Why self-advocacy & support are game-changers

💬 Sam shares how she went from overwhelmed patient to patient advocate—helping others feel supported, informed, and empowered.

🎧Watch or Listen to the full episode to learn how G-PACT is making a difference for people with digestive tract paralysis. Search "Direct Diabetes" on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major podcast platforms. Direct Diabetes ships diabetes supplies to your home and handles the insurance paperwork & hassles - We're way better than a pharmacy! Experience our 5-star Customer Service yourself. Sign-up at DirectDiabetes.com or call 480-998-5551.

Follow G-Pact on:

Instagram: @4gpact

Facebook: @GPACT

Website: G-PACT.org

Podcast: Surviving Out of Spite

Follow Registered Dietitian & T1D Coach Madi Cheever:

✅ On Instagram: @type.one.type.fun

📚Get her book for practical T1D strategies & empowerment.

🎙️You can also watch episodes of this podcast on her platforms at TypeOneTypeFun.com.

#Gastroparesis #DiabetesCare #Type1Diabetes #DigestiveHealth #BloodSugarManagement #ChronicIllnessSupport #CGM #DiabetesCommunity #PatientAdvocacy #GPAC #PodcastLife #DiabetesTips

🚀 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 stay in range

👨‍💻 Created by Jonathan Fitch & Cole Chalab after a scary college experience, Glucosense is here to turn your numbers into insights—and your insights into confidence. 💪

🎧 On this episode learn how Glucosense could be your new favorite diabetes companion! Search "Direct Diabetes" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all podcast platforms. You can also find the links & more diabetes news at DirectDiabetes.com.

Follow GlucoSense on:

Instagram: @glucosense_inc

TikTok: @glucosense

Website: GlucoSense.ai

Registered Dietitian & T1D Coach Madi Cheever hosts this helpful/uplifting podcast:

✅ Follow Madi @type.one.type.fun.

📚Get her book for practical T1D strategies & empowerment.

🎙️You can also watch episodes of this podcast on her platforms at TypeOneTypeFun.com.

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. 💙✨

Episode highlights include:

🌟 Tara’s personal journey—from a challenging childhood to her own type 1 diabetes diagnosis—and why community matters so deeply to her 💪
🌟 Powerful mentorship programs for newly diagnosed individuals and their families 🤝

🌟 Upcoming youth events, volunteer opportunities, and the annual Betting on a Cure fundraiser 🎉

🌟 Her goal to create a groundbreaking Mobile Endocrinology Clinic bringing diabetes care to rural & underserved Arizona communities 🚐

Hosted by the dynamic Madi Cheevers from TypeOneTypeFun.com, this episode is filled with compassion, practical insights, and a reminder that behind every diabetes diagnosis is a unique story worth hearing. 💬💕 Follow Madi on instagram @Type.One.Type.Fun.

🎧 Tune in & discover how DNAZ is changing lives!

Search for the Direct Diabetes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and on all podcast platforms or watch it on the Direct Diabetes YouTube channel. Be sure to like, subscribe & share this episode if you'd like to help boost our podcast.

#DiabetesNetworkAZ #Type1Diabetes #T1DCommunity #DiabetesSupport #MobileClinic #ArizonaStrong #DiabetesAwareness #BettingOnACure #TypeOneTypeFun #CommunityMatters #Inspiration #PodcastEpisode #Volunteer #T1D #MentorshipMatters

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 life as a mom shaped her unique approach to healthy eating.
👉 Hear the story behind the name Brownies for Breakfast (hint: we all want them!)
👉 Learn Lynne’s no-nonsense tips for eating well: no sugar, real food, simple recipes—even pink donuts made from pumpkin!
👉 Find out why eating like a diabetic might just be the healthiest way to eat (and why it’s not as hard as it sounds).

💡 What’s inside:
✅ The secret to Mimi’s badass brownies 🍫
✅ Why allulose and monk fruit are Lynne’s sweetener BFFs
✅ How timing your meals and getting enough sleep can change everything
✅ And yes—Lynne’s famous 2-ingredient salad dressing that will change your salad game!

📚 Grab your copy of Brownies for Breakfast on Amazon or Audible, and join Lynne’s mission to make healthy food easy and delicious!

Follow Lynne:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynneparmiterbowman/
Substack: https://lynnebowman.substack.com/

Website: https://lynnebowman.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GPM3Z3

Follow Madi:

Website: TypeOneTypeFun.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type.one.type.fun

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TypeOneTypeFun

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TypeOneTypeFun/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@type.one.type.fun

LinkedIn: Madison Cheever

🎮💙 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 overnight. As a video game developer (Star Wars, Hunger Games, Mission Impossible—yeah, that level), he quickly realized how broken the "onboarding experience" was for newly diagnosed families. So… he built something better.

🎯 Meet Level One — a FREE mobile game that turns complex diabetes concepts like insulin timing, carb ratios, ketones, and pre-bolusing into fun, engaging mini-games. Built by the team behind games for doctors, it’s designed for patients, caregivers, teachers, babysitters—everyone who needs to understand diabetes management, fast.

💡 Sam says it best: “What took me a year to learn, this game could’ve taught me in hours.”

🔗 Listen to the full episode to hear the powerful story behind the game and how it's transforming diabetes education.

📲 Search Level One Diabetes on the App Store or Google Play, or visit playlevelone.com to learn more.

Follow Madi on socials @type.one.type.fun and on YouTube @TypeOneTypeFun. You’ll find the links on her website: TypeOneTypeFun.com.

Also visit DirectDiabetes.com for links to more podcast episodes and for the latest diabetes news.

✨ 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 Care Model" brings back the personal touch—no insurance hassles, no rushed appointments, just real, customized care. 💬 From CGMs to GLP-1s, we dive into it all.

🎧 You can also watch/listen to this podcast on:

✅ DirectDiabetes.com

✅ YouTube

✅ Spotify

✅ Facebook

✅ Instagram

✅ TikTok

✅ Apple Podcasts

✅ Amazon Music

✅ iHeart Radio

Follow Dr. Heather Saran on:

💚 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersaran/

💚 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556777378782

#DiabetesCare #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #DirectPrimaryCare #Endocrinology #CGM #GLP1 #Ozempic #DirectDiabetesPodcast

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 make a huge difference. She also talks about how quickly blood sugar levels typically return to normal after delivery, how to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes later, and how tools like continuous glucose monitors can help along the way. If you or someone you know is navigating pregnancy and gestational diabetes, this episode is packed with helpful, real-world advice.

Please also follow Direct Diabetes:

DirectDiabetes.com

Instagram ‪@Directdiabetes‬ 

TikTok: ‪@Directdiabetes‬ 

Facebook: @DirectDiabetesSupply

Twitter/X: https://x.com/Xdirectdiabetes

You can also connect with Elise on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-marrs-rdn-cdces-561081108/

Instagram: @marrsbar44

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 for highs and lows, and making the most of diabetes tech and new treatment options. 🎧 Listen now and take control of your diabetes journey!

We Also Discuss:
✔️ How Bridget transitioned from aspiring pharmacist to diabetes educator
✔️ Her must-have diabetes supplies and how she stays prepared for lows & highs
✔️ The latest diabetes management tools, including inhalable insulin
✔️ The role of health coaches in diabetes care and how to find one
✔️ Her best tips for keeping diabetes devices charged and ready

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Highs:

🔗 Inhaled Insulin - Afrezza*: https://afrezza.com

🔗 Savings Card Program (Commercial Insurance Only): https://afrezza.com/savings-program/

Lows:

🔗 Glucose Gel - Gu energy gel w/o caffeine: https://guenergy.com/collections/gels

🔗 Transcend Foods Glucose Gel (different brand but comes in different carb amounts):  https://shop.transcendfoods.com/products/new-mini-strawberry-orange-glucose-gels?selling_plan=690595692852&variant=48134187090228&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAoUddJQVT7hNUS4wNY6jhrdBGV7_q&gclid=CjwKCAiAneK8BhAVEiwAoy2HYQ1uiYwHtI7KGpBp6WiES11gJ8-zK2KVzDMEz4rsB61QSHjMxwGUTBoCB64QAvD_BwE

🔗 Glucagon - Gvoke* - prepared glucagon: https://www.gvokeglucagon.com

🔗 Savings Card Program (Commercial Insurance Only) : https://www.gvokeglucagon.com/getting-gvoke/#copay-card

🔗 Baqsimi*- nasal glucagon: https://www.baqsimi.com

🔗 Savings Card Program (Commercial Insurance Only) : https://www.baqsimi.com/savings-resources/

Health Coach Information:

🔗 Find a Health Coach in your Area: https://members.nbhwc.org/search/

🔗 Diabetes Health Coaching Services - Risely Health: Type 1 Diabetes Management Transformed | Risely Health

🔗 Elevate Your Health with Personalized Diabetes Coaching by Danica: https://www.dia-log.co/pages/1-1-health-coaching

🔗 The Hangry Woman: Free Diabetes Health & Nutrition Coaching For All » The Hangry Woman Diabetes Recipes

Follow Bridget:

📸 Instagram: @beingbridgetwood | @balancewithbridgetwood
🎥 TikTok: @bridgetwoodwellness
💼 LinkedIn: Bridget Wood

If you would like to work with Bridget Wood on your diabetes management plan, you can connect with her here: https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com

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 environment with medical professionals on hand.

We're speaking with Emily Madison, The American Diabetes Assocation's Senior Camps Director and Amanda Cardenas, a diabetic camp counselor to learn about how Camp AZDA is more than just a summer getaway; it’s a life-changing experience that empowers kids to live fully while managing their condition.

Learn how this camp fosters independence, community, and adventure for children with diabetes!

Learn more at: https://diabetes.org/campazda

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Website - DirectDiabetes.com

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DirectDiabetesPodcast

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If you know of someone in the diabetes community who would be an interesting guest on this podcast, please email: [email protected].