Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte

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Matt Vande Vegte, CPT from FTFWarrior.com gets real about living with diabetes and everything that comes with it. As a certified trainer and nutritionist (and T1D), Matt goes over his unique "blood sugar formula" and how you too can learn to predict blood sugars through any exercise, activity, and meal. Welcome to our Tribe of T1D Warriors.

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Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte episodes:

04.30.2024
I ran out of insulin in the jungle (T1D Nightmare)
Forced experimentation: I took a new insulin that I’d never had before out of desperation… If diabetes has taught me one thing, it’s the skill of adaptation (and “rolling with it”). I didn’t plan on running out of insulin, definitely...
04.23.2024
The Unseen Dangers of Type 1 Diabetes
New fear unlocked: my wife and I got sucked out to sea in a Hawaiian rip current... And it opened my mind to something that we as type 1 diabetics face nearly every day... An unseen danger, that if gone...
04.16.2024
How "Diabetes Math" Predicted Perfect Blood Sugars - T1D Serina S. Shares All
I had the chance to sit down and chat with one of my clients that recently had an “ah-ha” moment with the diabetes math that we teach… And I was so impressed at her calculations for ‘rescuing’ some rough blood...
04.09.2024
My "diabetes dosing decision" that got me through an Ironman 70.3
My blood sugars didn’t exactly “behave” during my Ironman 70.3 race, so how was I able to stay 96% time in range for the whole thing? There’s a single decision-making framework that I use (and teach my clients) that enabled...
04.02.2024
What My Daughter's Hospital Stay Taught Me About T1D
We spent a full day in the hospital for my daughter last week… While it was a planned visit (and not T1D thankfully), our nerves were running high while they ran a series of tests on our little girl. Through...
03.26.2024
Are You Taking Your Insulin Wrong?
Blood sugar of 42 mg/dL and 300 mg/dL in the same DAY?! Let’s discuss how to get off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster in today’s episode, because that was ROUGH. It’s true. MY blood sugars hit urgent low AND urgent...
03.19.2024
Is Your Blood Sugar Wacky? | Try These 5 Easy Diabetes Tips
It’s easy to get “lost” in the complexity of diabetes - so today I want to share a story about a client that fixed her blood sugars without changing insulin at all… As well as a few other “easy wins”...
03.12.2024
Don't be fearless with diabetes, try this instead
It’s true - I was scared to take my insulin (and sometimes… didn’t) for a number of reasons. In today’s episode I share a few vulnerable stories (including my superstar T1D sister’s story) about how I went from nervous about...
03.05.2024
If you lack this trait, diabetes is harder for you
It’s true - diabetes is harder for some than it is for others… and it all boils down to a single trait (in my opinion)… The bad news - it might be harder for YOU. The good news, you can...
02.27.2024
My Anxiety with T1D: 3 Counterintuitive Solutions I Discovered
Let me be clear - I still get nervous about blood sugars when I’m about to embark on a 60 mile bike ride through the mountains… But it’s nowhere near the panic attacks (yes, seriously) that I used to...
02.20.2024
My T1D "Seizure" In the Ocean
“Unsettling” is the best way I can describe this event over the weekend, and there was an important lesson learned in the process… ‌ I believe I’ve discovered a new “blood sugar variable” that’s gonna end up in my next...
02.13.2024
It's never been about the blood sugars (fix this instead)
It’s hard to say this - but I’ve been wrong about blood sugars (I’m human too)… but sharing this lesson might help you or others to fix it before it becomes a problem… Years ago, I optimized for blood sugars...
02.06.2024
The worst exercise for your blood sugars
You’ve heard it said - “exercise is good for your diabetes”… then WHY does it make my blood sugars go crazy?? In today’s episode, I share the heartbreaking moment I broke my streak of over 300 consecutive workouts of 100%...
01.30.2024
Fill This Critical Role On Your Diabetes Care Team ASAP
There’s been a “missing link” in our diabetes care team forEVER, and it’s time to change that… In today’s episode, I share the one addition to my medical team that actually allowed me to step out of the standard of...
01.23.2024
The "Anti-Overwhelm Method" For T1D's Who Want Easy Blood Sugars
Type 1 Diabetes is HARD, let’s not sugarcoat it (pun definitely intended), but what if there were a way reduce the overwhelm associated with it? I noticed something interesting the other day, where sometimes when I have out of range...
01.16.2024
How I Burned Fat Fast With Diabetes
I gained 12 pounds of fat to prove a point, and now it’s time to burn it off in under 6 weeks. What’s the point? To prove that the “advice” we’re given as diabetics can actually LEAD into fat GAINED,...
01.09.2024
14 Years T1D, And I'm Just Now Learning THIS?!
Which of the two “blind spots” are you most at risk for with type 1 diabetes? We create “blind spots” when we unknowingly over-compensate for rough blood sugars… (like taking extra insulin to cover a high blood sugar, when instead...
01.02.2024
This "Blood Sugar Blind Spot" Is Killing You Slowly
Diabetes is essentially a “mine field” we have to navigate without a map… and learn from trial and error without blowing our legs off in the process. ‌In today’s episode I break down: • diabetes blind spots (and how to...
12.26.2023
Blood Sugar Control Vs Blood Sugar FREEDOM
Finding “Balance” in life… is impossible. And I’m giving up the attempt. There’s a new “phase” of life that I find myself shifting towards more and more recently, and it’s something I wanted to share with you in case it...
12.19.2023
Balance Blood Sugars FAST with this Counterintuitive Trick
Why aren't Doctors telling us about this incredibly simple way to balance healthy blood sugars for good? In today's episode, Matt shares one of his "T1D client success secrets" that helps his clients to get 90% time in range with near-perfect...
12.12.2023
A Heart to Heart with my Type 1 Diabetes (Obsession vs Burnout)
I remained 100% Time In Range for 7 Days straight… And honestly - it had a negative effect on my mental health by day 7. I was constantly checking my numbers. The moment I woke up I checked my numbers…...
12.05.2023
Can I Keep 100% Time In Range For A FULL Week?
Is it possible to stay 100% in range as a type 1 diabetic... for 7 consecutive days?! Follow the story to see IF I make it, and hear some "harsh reality" lessons learned along the way. >> LISTEN NOW Grab your free...
11.28.2023
These 3 Things Will Lower Blood Sugars (WITHOUT Medication)
While out for a run in the mountains over Thanksgiving, I literally thought I was having a heart attack… Thankfully that wasn’t the case, but it shed light on an incredibly important blood sugar lesson… The hidden variables are often...
11.21.2023
How Kristie B. Solved Her Diabetes In Under ONE Week
What if it were possible to "fix" blood sugars in less than a week? What if you could have just one or two strategies "click" in your mind that made diabetes finally become more stable and predictable? In today's interview episode, Kristie...
11.14.2023
The Future of T1D Technology with Justin "Diabetech" Eastzer
For World Diabetes Day, I’ve brought on a special guest to our podcast today, his name is Justin (aka. Diabete_Tech).‌ In case you’ve never heard of him… ‌ Ever since being diagnosed with Type One Diabetes – Justin has been OBSESSED with learning...
11.07.2023
My Favorite Blood Sugar Equation
What if the solution to blood sugar madness was staring you right in the face, and all you had to do was use it? We talk about blood sugar “numbers” all the time…But never about the grand picture of “diabetes equations”... It’s...
10.31.2023
How Taking LESS Insulin Doubled Chris' Time In Range From 50% To 90%+ [T1D]
From 50% time in range & 8.0 A1C to 80-90% in time range and 6.3 A1C. ‌ Yep you read that right. ‌ Chris was diagnosed with Diabetes 15 years ago… ‌ After taking a few medications, he was prescribed Insulin by his endo. ‌ That didn’t work...
10.24.2023
Inside the Mind of a Parent with a T1D Child: Interview with Maureen Petersen, MD
Maureen Petersen, MD shares all about the differences between parenting a type 1 and living with type 1… As well as what it was like to BE a general pediatrician… and then go through the diagnosis of her child feeling just...
10.17.2023
Unknown Diabetes Killer Revealed
I had THREE completely different “emergencies” hit me in the last week… And each and every one of them reminded me of ONE lesson that I had to learn the hard way with diabetes over the last decade… (hint: it nearly killed...
10.10.2023
Nutritionist and ICU Nurse (Siblings) Discuss “Best Practices” For Type 1 Diabetics
In today’s heart-warming episode between T1D siblings, we dove into our exact (and opposite) methods for eating endless buffets of delicious foods while on a cruise… Navigating all the fun activities with insulin on board… And a secret tip for anyone that...
10.03.2023
The “Diabetes Dosing Decision” That Balanced My Blood Sugars
Type 1 Diabetes gets hard with sleep deprivation, 4 a.m. workouts, 14 hour conference days, first time traveling with a toddler, and the list goes on… Yet because of one "Diabetes Dosing Decision" I was able to hit a few 100%...
09.26.2023
Back to school with T1D: School Nurse REVEALS ALL!
Whether you’re in school, your kid is in school, or you feel like you’re getting schooled by T1D… This episode has a few twists and turns that I think you’ll find useful and interesting. While today’s episode was made with parents of...
09.19.2023
Fix Blood Sugars With This Simple CGM Secret
In our Warrior’s Inner Circle (my highest level of client coaching), we’re currently working on a single goal with a friendly competition…To see who can hit the most 100% time in range days in a month. If you wear a CGM,...
09.12.2023
How I SOLVED My Blood Sugar Problems In 4 Easy Steps
Solve one problem and you create a new problem… The never-ending cycle of life (and type 1 diabetes) never ceases to disappoint. But what if “problems” with blood sugars actually gave us the answers needed to fix them? In today’s quick and punchy...
09.05.2023
I Found Out My Doctor Sabotaged My A1C
In today’s podcast episode, we cover something quite disturbing… How to identify IF you can trust your doctor’s advice… Alongside an example from my life when I found out I was unknowingly sabotaging my own diabetes as well. It all comes down to...
08.29.2023
I Got Diagnosed With Diabetes... Again?
There are few times in life that we’re given a “try again” option… Especially when it comes to diabetes. There’s something special I wanted to share with you in today’s episode, and I hope you’ll find it helpful… A little “second chance” moment...
08.22.2023
What Fasting Blood Glucose Says About Your Insulin Resistance
Last week, I had polar opposite blood sugar responses on back to back days… Day 1: dropping blood sugars and buckets of carbs to avoid going low… Day 2: skyrocketing blood sugars and boatloads of insulin to avoid staying high… And only after...
08.15.2023
NEW Discovery: The Shocking Impact Of Barometric Pressure On Blood Sugars
Find out in today’s episode if you’re one of the few T1D's that is at increased risk of low and high blood sugars… as a direct result of the weather... And what you can do to protect yourself as you listen...
08.08.2023
This One Shift Saved Me From Diabetes Complications
In today's episode you'll learn…The story about "non-compliant T1D" version of me (and what "flipped the switch" to turn it all around for me)The story about a complication during my surgery last week (and how the doc got past it)My...
08.01.2023
I FIRED My Doctor And My Endo Left Me (You'll Never Guess Why!)
Even if doctors were PERFECT, we'd still need to figure out the "in between" and unpredictable real life scenarios that living with type 1 diabetes incurs. In today's podcast episode I share…My reasoning for firing my doctor last week (and...
07.25.2023
I Took Too Much Vitamin Sea (And THIS Happened To My Blood Sugars)
Supplements for healthier living are great and all (especially with T1D), but without this one “out of the box” thinking strategy Matt's about to teach you… There’s not a vitamin that can save you. Diabetes is complex and requires a...
07.18.2023
How Should Insulin On Board Be Calculated Differently With Spontaneity?
Master insulin on board calculations and you’ve solved half of the “game” with type 1 diabetes. For YEARS, IOB (insulin on board) was causing me so much pain and frustration without me even knowing why… And in today’s podcast episode,...
07.11.2023
This "Blood Sugars On Autopilot" Method Gave Me My Energy (And Life) Back
What if there was a way to actually live with type 1 diabetes ON autopilot? In today’s podcast episode, Matt walks through a recent “crash landing” that he had following his triathlon lows… And of course, what he had to...
07.04.2023
I Called 911 As A Type 1 Diabetic - Here’s What Happened Next…
In this episode Matt reflects on a scary experience with a low blood sugar, being alone, and 911 being called. He shares multiple pitfalls to avoid as a T1D and strategies to stay safe with blood sugars! Listen Now! Grab your...
06.27.2023
My Top 3 Tools For Mastering Blood Sugars From A Certified Master Fitness Trainer And Nutritionist
What would the “right” equipment look like with type 1 diabetes? Is there a way to get an “unfair advantage” with mastering our blood sugars? Ultimately, the answer is yes and Matt compiled his top 3 “must-haves” that have made...
06.20.2023
Top 5 Exercise "Must-Haves" For Perfect Blood Sugars
In today’s podcast episode, Matt aims to end the mystery behind exercise and T1D with his “Top 5 Exercise "Must-Haves" For Perfect Blood Sugars” He shares what’s worked for him in completing over 100 Triathlon workouts with 100% time in...
06.13.2023
This "Round Up" Method WILL Lower Your Blood Sugars
While there are many ways to lower blood sugars, some stand out as easier and some are faster. Today's episode breaks down one of Matt's unusual strategies to keep blood sugars in a health range. Grab your free ticket to...
06.06.2023
Answering THIS Question Will Determine If You'll Ever Have Healthy Blood Sugars
Ever wondered why you have a hard time achieving blood sugar goals? Matt reveals the big question he asks all of his new clients that predicts success with type 1 diabetes. Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training...
05.30.2023
How To Run A Marathon With Perfect Blood Sugars (T1D Case Study: Allie K)
Which blood sugar variables are the most important to keep consistent for endurance exercise? How long does it take to implement the "perfect blood sugar plan" for runners (or walkers)? What does the ultimate T1D "backup plan" look like so...
05.23.2023
The Secret to Stable Blood Sugars During Endurance Exercise with Rachel M.
There are "secrets" to predicting perfect blood sugars when exercising, and in today's episode, Matt interviews his client Rachel after she completed an hour and a half long race and stayed 100% in range for the whole thing. Listen now!...

What's Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte episodes:

I ran out of insulin in the jungle (T1D Nightmare)

The Unseen Dangers of Type 1 Diabetes

How "Diabetes Math" Predicted Perfect Blood Sugars - T1D Serina S. Shares All

My "diabetes dosing decision" that got me through an Ironman 70.3

What My Daughter's Hospital Stay Taught Me About T1D

Are You Taking Your Insulin Wrong?

Is Your Blood Sugar Wacky? | Try These 5 Easy Diabetes Tips

Don't be fearless with diabetes, try this instead

If you lack this trait, diabetes is harder for you

My Anxiety with T1D: 3 Counterintuitive Solutions I Discovered

My T1D "Seizure" In the Ocean

It's never been about the blood sugars (fix this instead)

The worst exercise for your blood sugars

Fill This Critical Role On Your Diabetes Care Team ASAP

The "Anti-Overwhelm Method" For T1D's Who Want Easy Blood Sugars

How I Burned Fat Fast With Diabetes

14 Years T1D, And I'm Just Now Learning THIS?!

This "Blood Sugar Blind Spot" Is Killing You Slowly

Blood Sugar Control Vs Blood Sugar FREEDOM

Balance Blood Sugars FAST with this Counterintuitive Trick

A Heart to Heart with my Type 1 Diabetes (Obsession vs Burnout)

Can I Keep 100% Time In Range For A FULL Week?

These 3 Things Will Lower Blood Sugars (WITHOUT Medication)

How Kristie B. Solved Her Diabetes In Under ONE Week

The Future of T1D Technology with Justin "Diabetech" Eastzer

My Favorite Blood Sugar Equation

How Taking LESS Insulin Doubled Chris' Time In Range From 50% To 90%+ [T1D]

Inside the Mind of a Parent with a T1D Child: Interview with Maureen Petersen, MD

Unknown Diabetes Killer Revealed

Nutritionist and ICU Nurse (Siblings) Discuss “Best Practices” For Type 1 Diabetics

The “Diabetes Dosing Decision” That Balanced My Blood Sugars

Back to school with T1D: School Nurse REVEALS ALL!

Fix Blood Sugars With This Simple CGM Secret

How I SOLVED My Blood Sugar Problems In 4 Easy Steps

I Found Out My Doctor Sabotaged My A1C

I Got Diagnosed With Diabetes... Again?

What Fasting Blood Glucose Says About Your Insulin Resistance

NEW Discovery: The Shocking Impact Of Barometric Pressure On Blood Sugars

This One Shift Saved Me From Diabetes Complications

I FIRED My Doctor And My Endo Left Me (You'll Never Guess Why!)

I Took Too Much Vitamin Sea (And THIS Happened To My Blood Sugars)

How Should Insulin On Board Be Calculated Differently With Spontaneity?

This "Blood Sugars On Autopilot" Method Gave Me My Energy (And Life) Back

I Called 911 As A Type 1 Diabetic - Here’s What Happened Next…

My Top 3 Tools For Mastering Blood Sugars From A Certified Master Fitness Trainer And Nutritionist

Top 5 Exercise "Must-Haves" For Perfect Blood Sugars

This "Round Up" Method WILL Lower Your Blood Sugars

Answering THIS Question Will Determine If You'll Ever Have Healthy Blood Sugars

How To Run A Marathon With Perfect Blood Sugars (T1D Case Study: Allie K)

The Secret to Stable Blood Sugars During Endurance Exercise with Rachel M.