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 complex.

Sarah explains the real physiological reasons weight loss can feel so difficult for people with type 1 diabetes—from insulin resistance and hormonal shifts to lows that require eating. They dig into why aggressive calorie restriction and very low-carb diets often backfire, and why “feeding the insulin” isn’t a sustainable long-term strategy.

You’ll also hear a nuanced discussion about:

• Insulin resistance and metabolic changes in adults with type 1 diabetes
• Menopause, stress, sleep, and their impact on blood sugar and weight
• GLP-1 medications, off-label use, and what “microdosing” actually means
• Clinical bias around body size and how it affects care for people with T1D
• What safe, realistic, evidence-based weight management should look like

This episode is empowering, practical, and validating—especially if you’ve ever felt like standard diet advice just doesn’t work for your body.

👥 Follow & Connect

• Host: Madi Cheever – @type.one.type.fun | TypeOneTypeFun.com
• Guest: Sarah Hormachea, RDN, CDCES – @sarah.hormachea | SarahHormachea.com
• Presented by: Direct Diabetes – @directdiabetes | DirectDiabetes.com
  (Helping people with diabetes get CGMs, insulin pump supplies & testing supplies delivered to their front door without insurance headaches & pharmacy hassles)
  

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This content is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about any questions or concerns regarding your health or treatment options.

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 for people living with type 1 diabetes.

Diagnosed at just 13 years old, Drew turned an overwhelming diagnosis into a mission to remove barriers to diabetes care. Today, Drew says the T1D1 app has reached more than 50,000 users, helping people calculate insulin doses, track data, and share information with healthcare providers—without ads, subscriptions, or hidden costs.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

● Why there were no free FDA-cleared insulin dosing apps before T1D1

● How the T1D1 app helps those who are newly diagnosed manage care from day one

● Why access, affordability, and offline functionality matter globally

● Real stories from parents, school nurses, and older adults using the app

● What’s next for T1D1, including international expansion and language translations

📲 Where to Listen & Watch:

🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms - Search for ‘Direct Diabetes.’

📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube - Links at ⁠TypeOneTypeFun.com⁠ and ⁠DirectDiabetes.com⁠

➕ Follow & Stay Connected

● Follow @Type.One.Type.Fun for more episodes hosted by Madi Cheever

● Follow @T1D1 to learn more about the app and its global mission

● Follow @DirectDiabetes, which presents these episodes, ships CGMs and pump supplies to patients' homes and handles the insurance headaches so you don't have to.

This content is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about any questions or concerns regarding your health or treatment options.

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 shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager, how outdoor adventure became a form of “wilderness therapy,” and why confidence — not fear — is the key to living fully with diabetes. From CGMs and backup plans to treating lows on the trail, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real-life experience.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, hesitant to travel, or already active outdoors, this episode will leave you feeling inspired — and prepared.

🎒 Topics Covered:

• Living an active outdoor life with type 1 diabetes
• Managing blood sugar while hiking, climbing, and backpacking
• Why CGMs are essential for outdoor adventures
• Planning, backups, and handling tech failures
• Overcoming fear after diabetes-related lows
• How nature improves mental health for people with chronic illness

🔗 Follow & Learn More:

• Host: Madi Cheever, RDN, CDCES | TypeOneTypeFun.com, Instagram: @Type.One.Type.Fun
• Guest: Paul Reid | TypeOneOutdoors.com, Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @TypeOneOutdoors
• Presenting Sponsor: DirectDiabetes.com - Visit DirectDiabetes.com for mail order CGMs and insulin pump supplies and avoid the hassles of insurance paperwork and pharmacy visits.

🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Search "Bad Diabetic Club" or "Direct Diabetes."

This content is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about any questions or concerns regarding your health or treatment options.