Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte

Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte

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  • Why “Good Numbers” Can Still Mislead (In Range ≠ Low Stress • Smooth > Perfect • Averages Lie)

    More control = 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 (not less).

    If you’ve ever had a “good A1C” but still felt exhausted, anxious, or off… this episode explains why. 

    Your body doesn’t live in averages — it lives in moments. 

    And smooth blood sugars change everything. 


    >> ENJOY!

    Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
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    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    21 min
  • T1D's: These Blood Sugar Levels Cause Microvascular Damage (Danger Threshold)

    Ever watch your CGM climb and think, “I did EVERYTHING right… why is it still spiking?” 

    Same. And what I learned shocked me. Your A1C doesn’t tell the whole story — your blood vessels do. 

    Let’s break down what’s really happening during a spike (no fear tactics, just truth) and how to protect your body long-term.

    >> ENJOY!

    Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
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    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    30 min
  • 20 Years With T1D… And I Still Felt Like a Failure

    Tried… failed… tried again. For years it felt like surviving, not living.

     But Lindsay finally asked, ‘Why not me?’

     Why can’t I have stable blood sugars and a life without fear?

     One step, one mindset shift, one win at a time — she’s proving she can
    .


    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
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    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    26 min
  • TV Interview Exclusive: The Blood Sugar Formula That Changed My Life (No More Guessing!)

    Every month feels like Diabetes Awareness Month when you’re living with type 1. For years, I was fighting blind—guessing, struggling, and trying to survive the highs and lows. 

    That’s why I went on live TV to say what I wish someone had told me: you’re not broken, you just haven’t been shown your formula yet.

    If you’re tired of the chaos, or if someone you love has T1D, this interview will open your eyes to what life with type 1 really looks like—and what real freedom can feel like.

    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
    ---------------------------

    ---------------------------
    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    6 min
  • News Interview: How I Turned T1D into Freedom, Not Fear

    This National Diabetes Awareness Month, I had the chance to sit down with Fox 5 News to talk about what life with type 1 diabetes is really like—the unseen struggles, the misunderstandings, and the hope most people never hear about.

    If you’re newly diagnosed or you’ve been fighting this for years, I want you to know this: blood sugar chaos isn’t your fault, and you can take your life back.

    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
    ---------------------------

    ---------------------------
    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    8 min
  • This Aired on TV: What Doctors Never Told Me About Diabetes

    Living with Type 1 diabetes isn’t just numbers and insulin for me—it’s the highs, lows, stress, and constant decisions behind every meal, workout, and night of sleep.

    In this interview, I share how I went from feeling controlled by my blood sugars to becoming an Ironman athlete and bestselling author by learning my own blood sugar formula—and how you can do the same.

    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

    ---------

    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
    ---------------------------

    ---------------------------
    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    7 min
  • What I Told the News That Every T1D Patient Must Hear (National Diabetes Awareness)

    Most people only see the blood sugar graph… but not the battles behind every number. 

    This National Diabetes Awareness Month, Matt goes live on KUSI News to reveal what life with Type 1 really looks like—and how
    thousands are learning to MASTER it, not just manage it.

    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
    ---------------------------

    ---------------------------
    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    6 min
  • How I Stopped Hating My Body | T1D, Image, and Self-Worth

    “I was told I’d be dead in 10 years.
    I stopped checking my sugars, stopped caring for myself, and felt embarrassed every time someone saw my devices.
    I didn’t trust my own body… and that was the hardest part.”

    In this episode, we unpack what it’s like to heal from that mindset: 

    How diabetes affects your self-esteem, your identity, your relationships, and the way you see your body. 

    And more importantly—how to flip the script and rebuild confidence from the inside out.

    If diabetes ever made you feel ‘less,’ this conversation is exactly what your heart needs today.

    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
    ---------------------------

    ---------------------------
    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    22 min
  • Why My Pump Didn’t Fix My T1D (Until I Did This!)

    “𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭… 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲.” 


    That’s what Jess felt before she found the missing piece in her diabetes journey.


    If you’ve ever: 


    • felt overwhelmed

    • felt like your tech is failing you

    • blamed yourself for every spike and crash

    • tried every strategy but still felt stuck… 


    You are NOT alone. Jess was there too — and her breakthrough moment changed 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔.


    In this episode, she opens up about the fears, frustrations, and the REAL shift that finally helped her take back control. 


    𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝟏𝐃 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫. 


    𝐈𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫.


    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
    ---------------------------

    ---------------------------
    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    27 min
  • Are You Overdosing Insulin? 3 Signs Most T1D's Miss

    "Wait—too much insulin can make your blood sugar go higher?"


    Sounds backwards, right? But it’s one of the biggest mistakes people with T1D make without even realizing it. 


    Learn the 3 overlooked signs your insulin is working against you (not with you).

    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

    ---------

    Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!


    This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!


    https://www.ftfwarrior.com

    Follow Matt here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior
    ---------------------------

    ---------------------------
    Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

    16 min

About 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…

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