Direct Diabetes

Direct Diabetes
Podcast Description
Whether you’re managing Type 1, Type 2, or supporting someone who is, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things diabetes. We dive into meaningful conversations with experts, from endocrinologists and dietitians to researchers and patient advocates, uncovering practical tips, breakthrough treatments, and inspiring stories. Our goal is to empower and inform people of all ages and backgrounds living with diabetes. From navigating daily challenges to exploring new tech and lifestyle strategies, each episode is designed to help you take control and thrive.
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Covers a range of diabetes-related topics including management strategies, recent medical advancements, and personal success stories, with episodes exploring practical tips from professionals like dietitians and endocrinologists, as well as insights into innovative tools like inhalable insulin and the benefits of summer camps for kids with diabetes.

Whether you’re managing Type 1, Type 2, or supporting someone who is, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things diabetes. We dive into meaningful conversations with experts, from endocrinologists and dietitians to researchers and patient advocates, uncovering practical tips, breakthrough treatments, and inspiring stories. Our goal is to empower and inform people of all ages and backgrounds living with diabetes. From navigating daily challenges to exploring new tech and lifestyle strategies, each episode is designed to help you take control and thrive.
🤯 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
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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.
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