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.
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343 episodes
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
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 amo...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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22:53
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.<...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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20:02
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 ri...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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38:08
Not All Exercise is Good for Diabetes – 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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18:29
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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16:52
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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27:03
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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31:30
This New Diabetes Protocol Saved Her Life—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 li...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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25:34
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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19:08