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August 18, 2025 โ€ข 47 mins

๐Ÿคฏ 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 weekโ€™s podcast, Madi Cheever sits down with Samantha Sauer, leader of G-PACT, to talk about:

๐Ÿ“Œ Living with T1D + gastroparesis

๐Ÿ“Œ The reality of delayed digestion

๐Ÿ“Œ Insulin timing tips from real-life experience

๐Ÿ“Œ Why self-advocacy & support are game-changers


๐Ÿ’ฌ Sam shares how she went from overwhelmed patient to patient advocateโ€”helping others feel supported, informed, and empowered.


๐ŸŽงWatch 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:

โœ… On Instagram: @type.one.type.fun

๐Ÿ“šGet her book for practical T1D strategies & empowerment.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธYou can also watch episodes of this podcast on her platforms at TypeOneTypeFun.com.


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