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Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte

FTF Warriorโ€ขwww.ftfwarrior.com

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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5 Type 1 Diabetes Myths Even Doctors Still Believe!

"๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ ๐จ ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ง๐จ ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ." "๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐œ๐š๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐›๐ฌ." "๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ." Iโ€™ve heard it all โ€” even from doctors. And I believed some of it... until I learned the truth. In my new video, Iโ€™m busting 5 dangerous Type 1 diabetes myths that can literally send you to the ER โ€” even with โ€œperfectโ€ blood sugar. If you or someone you love lives with T1D, you NEED to hear this. >> ENJOY! Grab your Ultimate Guide T...

Aug 19, 2025โ€ข13 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 33

T1D Weight Loss in 2025: Data-Driven Strategies That Work

"๐ˆ ๐ ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐š ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กโ€ฆ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ง ๐ˆ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐š๐ง." Sounds impossible, right? But for people with Type 1 Diabetes, this happens all the time โ€” even when youโ€™re eating clean, counting calories, and exercising more. The problem? Most T1Ds are still playing by outdated rules that completely ignore the chaos of insulin, hormones, and unpredictable blood sugars. In my latest video, I bust the 3 biggest T1D weight loss myths, show...

Aug 15, 2025โ€ข16 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 32

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 comments on YouTube ๐Ÿ’ช Keto diet for Type 1 diabetics - yes or no? >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com/ Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smi...

Aug 12, 2025โ€ข17 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 31

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, I can also share that I've figured it out - and in today's episode... I'm spilling the secrets ๐Ÿ˜‰ Tune in for a quick, tasty look at how you too can enjoy the "fun" foods without the blood sugar roller coaster. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here...

Aug 05, 2025โ€ข15 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 30

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 experience with them, and what worked well for me to "break free". If you live with T1D - These are critical to have strategies for on hand, because they can sneak up without warning and wreck your life (as they have mine). >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this adva...

Jul 29, 2025โ€ข26 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 29

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. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.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 Grou...

Jul 22, 2025โ€ข17 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 28

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 fancy and impressive... But without the proper foundation, the whole thing crumbles the second the wind picks up a little too much. The same is true with blood sugars... You might even think you've got decent control... But without this foundational piece - it could all come crumbling down TODAY. ...

Jul 15, 2025โ€ข21 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 27

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 adjustments. That's what Eleise learned while going through our program... And in a matter of WEEKS, she was able to "learn everything about insulin" instead of continuing to wait on her medical team (that hadn't been much help in that area) Today's episode is PACKED with lessons learned -...

Jul 08, 2025โ€ข27 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 26

Fear vs Freedom: What I Learned From Diabetes Restriction

I thought restriction was the path to control. I followed the rules. Ate the โ€œsafeโ€ foods. Skipped the things I loved - just to avoid the spikes. But the more I played it safeโ€ฆ the less I actually lived. In this new episode, I break down the hidden cost of diabetes restriction - and what finally set me free. If youโ€™ve ever avoided a meal, a moment, or a memory because of your blood sugars ... This oneโ€™s for you. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://di...

Jul 01, 2025โ€ข20 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 25

My NEW Diabetic Morning Routine (It Works!)

Most people with diabetes wake up, check their blood sugar, and hope for the bestโ€ฆ But what if the first 10 minutes of your day could completely change your numbers - without changing your insulin? I tested a new morning routine that blends breathwork, movement, light exposure, and nervous system regulationโ€ฆ and the results shocked me. ๐Ÿ˜ณ Blood sugar โœ… Energy โœ… Peace of mind โœ… Mystery Benefit (you'll find out in the YouTube versionโœ… >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D trai...

Jun 24, 2025โ€ข31 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 24

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. I was living my life, enjoying my birthday, fathers day, getting on LIVE TV (the news) interviewed 3 different times (for my book, "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula")... And STILL... ACCIDENTALLY... Maintained 99% time in range. In this episode I spill all. >> ENJOY! Grab you...

Jun 17, 2025โ€ข21 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 23

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 ... I pondered this over the last few days and came up with a framework that simplifies EVERYTHING into a simple diabetes checklist... Or "Diabetes Scorecard" to know how to fix just about any blood sugar that comes your way. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D traini...

Jun 10, 2025โ€ข21 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 22

She Couldnโ€™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" Jen shared with us bits and pieces of her amazing (ongoing) transformation with T1D success and we just had to have her on the show... Most notably: "I'm in better control than ever, and it's all without babysitting my blood sugars anymore" Today's episode is filled with inspiration ...

Jun 03, 2025โ€ข23 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 21

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 lasting, sustainable success. In today's episode I break down how you CAN see instant results... But also how to zoom out and see the big picture. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formul...

May 27, 2025โ€ข31 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 20

What Happens When a Diabetic Eats Like Theyโ€™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 step-by-step fashion, and whether or not it worked! Either way it was heavenly, and I hope this episode serves as a reminder that you CAN enjoy food with type 1 diabetes AND there are strategies and blood sugar formulas that WORK to give you freedom. >> ENJOY! Grab your free tick...

May 20, 2025โ€ข19 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 19

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, constraints, survival... But in today's episode I break down how that's actually wrong, backwards thinking - and what you should be doing instead. I hope you enjoy, and drop a comment on the video if you've ever been guilty of something similar Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D tr...

May 13, 2025โ€ข25 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 18

Low Blood Sugars Every Week? Hereโ€™s What Your Bodyโ€™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 don't have to settle for "that's just how diabetes is". In fact, if you learn this lesson that your body is TRYING to tell you with these lows... You just may find yourself in a similar position where lows are so rare, you actually get to enjoy more of life in the moment again (without...

May 06, 2025โ€ข26 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 17

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 that it's getting better with years of work. I used to be scared to leave the house (seriously)... Now, well... now I'm an Ironman (somehow) In today's episode I share a question that I got when speaking on stage over the weekend at a type 1 diabetes event... "How do we beat anxiety w...

Apr 29, 2025โ€ข37 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 16

The #1 Mistake I Made With Type 1 Diabetes

Insulin is a TRICKY variable... Too much, you die. Too little, you die (eventually). Just right - you're good... for now . And the trickiest part? The amount needed can change day to day. In today's episode I share a story from a time when I didn't know how to identify those differences day to day... And it nearly killed me. Learn from my mistakes- and avoid them if at all possible. A scary lesson that I hope you never have to learn the hard way, like I did. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket...

Apr 22, 2025โ€ข23 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 15

What If Diabetes Was Your Superpower? (It Can Be)

Diabetes doesn't have to be hard. I said what I said. Doesn't mean it doesn't suck sometimes, but so many T1D's I talk to are missing a critical piece... A piece that makes diabetes feel more... manageable. I'm not talking about "take your insulin earlier" or "count your carbs"... No, believe it or not it's something much simpler... And yet also even more impactful. In today's episode, I decided to share a clip from a mindset coaching call I did in our private community - because I know it holds...

Apr 15, 2025โ€ข20 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 14

Riding 100 Miles With T1D: How To Adapt When The Road Gets Tough

Believe it or not, there were CHALLENGES with my 100-Mile race... Challenges, in my opinion, are opportunities for growth. That being said, they aren't always the most FUN to break through. During my ride I learned a few blood sugar lessons that actually apply across the board to all T1Ds - even if you're not an ultra- endurance athlete like me. More importantly, it may even save your life to know what to watch out for. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: ht...

Apr 08, 2025โ€ข38 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 13

Not All Exercise is Good for Diabetes โ€“ Here's What to Avoid

The rules are different with type 1 diabetes... the stuff that's "healthy" for the general population just doesn't always translate perfectly to life with type 1 diabetes. The challenge - which ones are still healthy, which ones are dangerous? YOU get to decide after hearing this week's breakdown of blood sugars with a dangerous realization... And narrowly avoiding another hospital trip. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Purcha...

Apr 01, 2025โ€ข18 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 12

5 Type 1 Diabetes Myths: What Doctors Have Been Getting Wrong! MP3

My doctor lied to me when I was first diagnosed... Though, if we're being honest - he was misinformed, it wasn't a lie. But this misinformation, even at the level of our medical team (terrifyingly) becomes myth... And those myths can be detrimental to OUR lives as type 1 diabetics. Today I'm breaking down and debunking my 5 top type 1 diabetes myths... And we're doing it with STYLE (aka - I broke the "rules" of T1D with my experiments, and I've got some crazy stories for you as a result). These ...

Mar 25, 2025โ€ข17 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 11

Blood Sugar Blind Spots: The Two Critical Mistakes ALL Diabetics Make

ALL diabetics (yes, me included) struggle with one of two (or both) of these underlying causes of unnecessary suffering... The embarrassing part - I've been coaching others on how to fix this for YEARS, and only JUST noticed it in my own life. In a single day I was able to actually fix this problem, and when we uncover the issue in your own life - you might even be able to discover blood sugar freedom faster than I did. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: ht...

Mar 18, 2025โ€ข27 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 10

How Zak Fixed a Decade of Diabetes Damage in 23.5 Hours

What if it were possible to FIX blood sugars in less than a single day? Today's story that Zak shares with us highlights the incredible improvements that can be made when the right strategy (aka FORMULA) is implemented... With blood sugars going from completely wacky and unpredictable - to smooth, steady, and over 90% time in range... in the first DAY. You'll need to hear it to believe it because Zak shares the details of what worked for him, how it worked so fast, and a surprise that made me ge...

Mar 11, 2025โ€ข32 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 9

This New Diabetes Protocol Saved Her Lifeโ€”Could It Save Yours?

Imagine you've given WAY too much insulin and you're sure that this could end in a hospital trip... What do you do? The challenge arises - balance the insulin (and other factors that you'll hear about) to avoid a life-threatening LOW blood sugar... WHILE also not taking in too much and rebounding into a HIGH blood sugar... And to do so in a calculated manner with your 80/20 Blood Sugar Formula (without panicking). That's exactly what my client did in a story she shared with us in a private coach...

Mar 04, 2025โ€ข26 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 8

The Insulin Trick That Doctors Aren't Telling Diabetics

I easily could have ended up in the hospital if I wasnt using blood sugar formulas over the weekend... Something WILD happened to my blood sugars recently, and when I realized that no doctor talks about this - I knew I needed to make an episode about it. If you've ever been slapped upside the head by a mysterious high or low blood sugar... It was probably due to THIS phenomenon. Can't wait to hear about what you get out of this one. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D trai...

Feb 25, 2025โ€ข19 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 7

Is THIS Ingredient The Solution For High Blood Sugars?

There's something in your food that can make or break your meal blood sugars... Too little - massive spike. Too much - delayed spike. Just the right amount - absolute perfection. This single shift in my eating habits fixed nearly all of my struggles many years ago... And today I break my silence to share it with you. Honestly, it's probably the #1 reason people experience "mystery" blood sugar ups and downs. Give it a listen if you want better blood sugars with meals WHILE also enjoying the more...

Feb 18, 2025โ€ข23 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 6

How I Fixed My High Morning Blood Sugars

I used to wake up STUCK with higher numbers, even a 45 minute pre-bolus didn't seem to work... Until I made an important distinction (that I'll walk through the specifics of in this episode). There are TWO big reasons that most of us have difficulty first thing, and if you get this wrong... It WILL set you up for the blood sugar roller coaster all. day. long. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Su...

Feb 11, 2025โ€ข22 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 5

Emotional, Mental, Physical, DIABETES BURNOUT

Let me be clear - I'm not perfect or immune to the negatives of type 1 diabetes (or life)... And I hit a wall, HARD. Burnout is real, it shows signs, and when those signs are ignored - it wreaks havoc. I recently experienced some far-reaching burnout that went so far as ending my 5.5 YEAR streak of staying consistently over 90% time in range... But it goes deeper than that and ended up impacting me emotionally, mentally, and even physically with sickness and injury. >> ENJOY! Grab your fre...

Feb 04, 2025โ€ข30 minโ€ขSeason 7Ep. 4
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