Madi Cheever

Diabetes Expert Coach, Speaker & Founder of Bad Diabetic Club

MPH, RD, LDN, CHES, Expert Coach / Speaker / Mentor

Turning Type 1 Diabetes from Overwhelming to Empowered

Madi Cheever helps people with type 1 diabetes go from burned out and blood-sugar-battered to bold, educated, and in control. As the founder of Bad Diabetic Club and Type One Type Fun, Madi is known for her energetic, no-BS approach to living well with T1D, even when the tech fails, the plans change, or the carbs are hiding.

Whether she’s on stage, behind a mic, or coaching 1:1, Madi blends evidence-based strategy with human-centered honesty. Her sessions leave people feeling seen, supported, and ready to take action.

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Previous Speaking & Features

Breakthrough T1D (JDRF) Parents’ Groups 2024

University of Alabama Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 – Guest Lecturer 2019-2022

Conferences (G-Pact 2025 and TCOYD ONE 2025)

Podcasts (below)

Most Requested Signature Talks

Madi’s sessions are packed with energy, empathy, and the kind of real-life strategy you won’t get in a doctor's appointment. She speaks from lived experience, evidence-based practice, and the unshakable belief that we can do ANYTHING we set our minds to.

'Bad' Diabetic Club

Breaking Rules, Not Blood Sugars.

This no-fluff speaker challenges outdated diabetes advice and perfection-driven care. Madi shares the raw truth of living with T1D, plus the bold, practical strategies that help people take control of their blood sugars and their lives without the shame spiral.

Gastroparesis

& Blood sugar: When Digestion Breaks the Rules, So Should You.

For anyone with slow or unpredictable digestion, this session is a must. Madi breaks down how to outsmart blood sugar chaos using flexible, real-world strategies. It’s empowering, evidence-based, and full of “why didn’t anyone teach me this?” moments.

What to Eat?

Ask the Type 1 Dietitian.

Confused by carbs? Tired of nutrition fear-mongering? This talk clears the noise. Madi simplifies how to build balanced, satisfying meals that support blood sugars, energy, and confidence—without food guilt or a side of diet culture.

Hi, I’m Madi Cheever!

DIABETES EDUCATOR, SPEAKER,
AND ADVOCATE FOR REAL-LIFE WELLNESS

With over a decade of lived experience with type 1 diabetes—and years of professional expertise in nutrition, weight loss, and exercise, I’ve had the privilege of speaking to groups ranging from universities to fellow T1Ds and caregivers across the globe. My passion is helping people break free from shame-filled diabetes care, understand their bodies, and finally feel confident in how they eat, move, and manage blood sugars, without chasing perfection.

Looking for a bold, empowering voice for your next conference, retreat, support group, or virtual summit?

Madi customizes every talk to the needs of your audience, so they walk away feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to take action.

📍 Available for in-person and virtual events.

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