Bad Diabetic Club

Bad Diabetic Club

Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES | Type 1 Diabetes Expert Coach

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.2 (5)
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
53%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

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with type 1 diabetes, dietitian nutritionist, and a type 1 diabetes expert coach, this show is all about ditching outdated rules, personalizing your care, and building a life you actually love.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.

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Recent Episodes

S1E25 What Actually Changes When You Finally Understand Your Blood Sugar

Mar 25, 2026 17m

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…

S1E24 The “Gluc-Coaster”: Why Your Blood Sugar Feels So Chaotic

Mar 19, 2026 14m

Blood sugar with type 1 diabetes can sometimes feel unpredictable.You count carbsYou take insulinYou follow the plan.And your numbers still do something completely different.If that experience feels…

S1E23 How To Make Insulin Math Easy for More Peaceful Blood Sugar

Mar 04, 2026 19m

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…

S1E21 Weight loss with Type 1 Diabetes can feel like a lot. Let’s talk about it.

Feb 18, 2026 27m

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…

S1E21 What Living Off Grid Taught Him About Managing Type 1 Diabetes

Feb 11, 2026 27m

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…

S1E20 17 Years Managing Type 1 Diabetes Alone - The ONE Thing That Changed Everything

Feb 04, 2026 22m

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…

S1E19 Doctor Prevented Type 1 Diabetes After 40 Years - What Worked and What Every Family Should Know

Jan 26, 2026 33m

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…

S1E19 The One Lesson You HAVE to know That Will Change Everything About Type 1 Diabetes

Jan 07, 2026 19m

In this episode, you'll learn:Why "progress over perfection" isn't just a phrase - it's a survival strategy for Type 1 diabetesHow to stop chasing perfect A1Cs and start celebrating betterThe…

S1E17 Stop Waiting for January 1st: Your Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Reset Framework for Thriving in 2026

Dec 31, 2025 15m

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…

S1E16 Can't Figure Out Bolusing? Post-Meal Spikes? Fear of Lows? Here Are The Real T1D Solutions

Dec 19, 2025 27m

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.…

S1E15 Metrics That Actually Matter with T1D: Stop Letting Your A1C Define You, It Isn't The Full Story

Nov 26, 2025 17m

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…

S1E14 Be Better, Not Perfect: Real Food, Intuitive Eating & Meal Planning with Dietitian Ann Kent

Nov 12, 2025 42m

"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…

S1E13 You're NOT Failing at Type 1 Diabetes: 13 Lessons from 13 Years of T1D + Diabetes Specialist & Coach

Nov 03, 2025 37m

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…

S1E9 Cure for Diabetes? Life After an Islet Cell Transplant and Living Insulin-Free!

Oct 29, 2025 30m

"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…

S1E8 Simplify Diabetes, Simplify Life: From 180 Decisions to Simple Habits with Coach Ken

Oct 23, 2025 54m

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…

S1E10 From Burnout to Balance: The Whole-Person Diabetes Approach with Tina Alexander, RDN

Oct 08, 2025 39m

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…

S1E9 My T1D Diagnosis Story + Lessons You Can Use Today

Sep 25, 2025 11m Bonus

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-bookWhether you're…

S1E6 From U.S. Navy Missions to Diabetes Care: Dr. Amir Harari on Tech, Travel & Patient Support

Sep 17, 2025 27m

🎙️ New Episode: 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.…

S1E7 You Have Permission - FREE Book + bonuses - Get the Blood Sugar Freedom Method That Actually Works

Sep 09, 2025 15m Bonus

Want a FREE book? Grab one here: https://www.typeonetypefun.com/free-bookIn this special bonus lightning episode, host Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES, shares the story behind her brand-new book You…

S1E6 When Your Stomach Stops Working: T1D + Gastroparesis with G-PACT's Samantha Sauer

Aug 18, 2025 47m

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…

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How many episodes does Bad Diabetic Club have?

Bad Diabetic Club has published 25 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Nutrition.

Is Bad Diabetic Club still active?

Bad Diabetic Club is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.

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