Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte
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.
Episodes
350 episodes
How I Fixed My Morning Highs | Blood Sugar Formula That Worked
Do your mornings ever feel like a blood sugar battleground?You go to bed steady and in range, but wake up with numbers climbing before you’ve even had coffee. That’s not random—it’s biochemical....
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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22:43
Mastering T1D Fitness, Sleep, and Confidence—Her Full Turnaround
💡What if diabetes didn’t hold you back… but actually made you stronger?In our brand-new podcast episode, we sit down with Grace, who shares her real and raw journey with type 1 diabetes — from the shock of diagnosis ...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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28:48
My Insulin Timing Trick Doctors Never Mention | Game-Changer for T1D
Timing your insulin can make ALL the difference.Some take it right before eating, others 10–20 mins before… and some don’t pre-bolus at all. See how I break down insulin timing and its impact on blood sugar s...
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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23:04
The Breathwork Routine That Transformed My T1D & Energy Levels
"Your breath can literally change your brain chemistry… and even your blood sugars.”In this interview, Nick breaks down how specific breathing patterns can calm your nervous system, sharpen your mindset, and may even...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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1:04:54
What Going Vegan Did to My Blood Sugars | T1D Nutrition Breakdown
After just ONE week of going vegan as a type 1 diabetic, my insulin needs dropped by 70%.Sounds amazing, right?Well… it almost put me in the back of an ambulance. The wild part?Wha...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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25:18
5 Type 1 Diabetes Myths Even Doctors Still Believe!
"𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭." "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐬." "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭."I’ve heard it all — even from doctors. And I believed some of it... until I learned the truth.&...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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12:51
T1D Weight Loss in 2025: Data-Driven Strategies That Work
"𝐈 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟐 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡… 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐧."Sounds impossible, right? But for people with Type 1 Diabetes, this happens all the time — even when you’re eating clean, counting calories, and exercising more.
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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15:44
Keto for Type 1 Diabetes | The Truth Behind the Trend
Keto, vegan, eat what you want?Let's talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly.You probably disagree with at least one point in this video, and I look forward to seeing the discussions and comparisons in the comm...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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17:04
How I Ate Pasta Without Post-Meal Spikes | T1D Insulin Timing Trick
Ever sat down to eat pasta and not been sure it it's even worth the spike?As someone who married into an Italian family, I can tell you that I've had my fair share of pasta spikes...HOWEVER, with all that practice...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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14:44
The Silent Mental Battle of Living With Type 1 Diabetes
The trouble with having one invisible illness (like T1D), is that it can often lead to other invisible illnesses - like anxiety, burnout, depression - or worse.In today's episode, I share the 3 "killers" of mental health, my ex...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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25:37
3 Blood Sugar Mistakes That Wreck Your Workouts | T1D Timing Tips
Ever workout and go low or high? Yes, duh. Type 1 diabetes, right?But over the years with thousands of type 1 clients (and competing in Ironman), I've identified 3 KILLERS of blood sugars when exercising.>&...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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17:10
The One Thing Blood Sugar Formulas CAN'T Fix
Diabetes is one giant math equation, HOWEVER...The entire equation falls to pieces without the correct BASE.Think about it like a skyscraper...If the skyscraper has the tallest structure, it'll look ...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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21:14
She Mastered Her Insulin Blueprint Using This... Without Her Doctor's Help
What if there were a way to master blood sugars without your doctor slowing you down?Blood sugar formulas need to be personalized...And when you take the reins, it enables you to make FASTER and more precise adjus...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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26:42
Fear vs Freedom: What I Learned From Diabetes Restriction
I thought restriction was the path to control.I followed the rules.Ate the “safe” foods.Skipped the things I loved - just to avoid the spikes.But the more I played it safe… the less I a...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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19:51
My NEW Diabetic Morning Routine (It Works!)
Most people with diabetes wake up, check their blood sugar, and hope for the best…But what if the first 10 minutes of your day could completely change your numbers - without changing your insulin?...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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31:06
What 99% Time In Range Really Feels Like (And How I Got There)
I've been 99% time in range for the last 18 days as of this post - there are a few reasons for that (that I get into in this episode, one by one), but more importantly...It was NOT accomplished because of restriction.
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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20:55
What If Blood Sugar Control Was Just a Simple Checklist?
The Diabetes Scorecard: Can This Simple Tool Transform Your Blood Sugars?While on the news last week, one of the anchors asked me about how I fixed my own blood sugars and stay above 90% time in range always...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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21:18
She Couldn’t Get Her A1C Below 7 - Until This Surprising Habit Changed Everything
Success isn't always linear, and sometimes you have to bend the rules to get what you want...OFTEN times that means stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new."Nothing changes when nothing changes"...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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22:55
Fix Your Blood Sugar in 24 Hours? (Here's the Truth)
Can I fix your blood sugars in 24 hours? Yes.SHOULD we fix your blood sugars in 24 hours?It depends...See, often times, while it's fun seeing instant progress, the quick fixes just don't lead to...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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30:50
What Happens When a Diabetic Eats Like They’re Not Diabetic?
What if there was a way to enjoy an appetizer, a burger, and LAVA cake with ice cream - without blood sugars going insane?I set out to do just that, and in today's episode you'll discover what strategy I used, in ste...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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18:58
I Broke My Body Trying to Be a Good Dad With Diabetes
This was a hard episode to make...Not emotionally... but physically. I legitimately ended up in the hospital yesterday and (funny story) - it was my fault.With diabetes, SO many of us are taught restriction, c...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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25:10
Low Blood Sugars Every Week? Here’s What Your Body’s Really Telling You
Low blood sugars SUCK. But they're also trying to teach you something critical...Here's the thing - as someone who used to have multiple lows DAILY, to now having only a few lows a YEAR...I can tell you that you d...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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26:11
How I Beat Anxiety, Lows, and Became an Ironman with Type 1 Diabetes
It's no secret - I HATE lows. But did you know that I still struggle with low-level anxiety that refuses to leave my mind?It's true, and it's something that I work on (and am challenged by) DAILY.The good news is ...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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37:15