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Direct DiabetesBe 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 shares how growing up on a Kansas farm shaped her relationship with food, how she turned her passion for practical nutrition into a thriving digital platform, and why "healthy eating" should never mean restriction or guilt.💡 What You'll Learn:✅ How to practice intuitive eating without abandoning your hea...
2025-11-2442 min
Direct DiabetesCURE 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 after receiving an islet cell transplant through a groundbreaking research study at the University of Chicago.In this powerful episode, Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES sits down with Robin to explore her remarkable journey from decades of managing Type 1 diabetes to living insulin-free. Robin shares the medical process, the emotional toll, the unexpected cha...
2025-10-2930 min
Direct Diabetes🫵 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 with food (yes, even spaghetti tacos 🌮🍝).🎧 Listen/Watch now and discover how to turn 180+ daily decisions into just a few simple habits.👉 Connect with us:🌐 DirectDiabetes.com | @DirectDiabetes🌐 TypeOneTypeFun.com | @TypeOneTypeFun🌐 SimplifyingDiabetes.com | @CoachK3n#diabetescare #diabetesmanagement #diabetesawareness
2025-10-2354 min
Direct DiabetesBeyond Blood Sugar: Integrating Mind, Body & Diabetes CareMadi 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 she addresses with every patient, and how hydration, mental health, and small daily actions can completely transform outcomes.Whether you’re newly diagnosed, decades into your journey, or supporting someone you love, this podcast helps you move forward — one doable step at a time.Connect with Tina...
2025-10-0939 minDirect Diabetes⚓️ From Navy Missions to Diabetes CareWhat 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 approach to helping patients with diabetes today ✨ The latest on tech like CGMs & pumps — and what’s coming in the next 5 years ✨ The real-life challenges people with diabetes face every single day (and why diabetes burnout is real)🎧Tune in for a conversation t...
2025-09-1827 minDirect Diabetes🛑✋ 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 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—hel...
2025-08-1847 minDirect Diabetes💪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 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...
2025-08-0744 min
Direct Diabetes🎙️ 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. 💙✨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 groundbreak...
2025-08-0527 minDirect Diabetes🍫 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 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 diabet...
2025-07-1643 min
Direct DiabetesLevel 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 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 p...
2025-06-0222 min
Direct DiabetesDo 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 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✅ F...
2025-05-0222 minDirect DiabetesUnderstanding Gestational DiabetesRegistered 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 gest...
2025-04-2111 minDirect DiabetesDiabetes Simplified With Bridget Wood, RD, LD, CDCESIn 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...
2025-02-1415 min
Direct DiabetesCamp AZDA: A Summer Camp for Kids With Type 1 DiabetesCamp 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...
2025-02-0521 min