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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360 episodes
Why My Pump Didnโt Fix My T1D (Until I Did This!)
โ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญโฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ.โ Thatโs what Jess felt before she found the missing piece in her diabetes journey.If youโve ever:
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Season 7
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Episode 48
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26:28
Are You Overdosing Insulin? 3 Signs Most T1D's Miss
"Waitโtoo much insulin can make your blood sugar go higher?"Sounds backwards, right? But itโs one of the biggest mistakes people with T1D make without even realizing it. Learn the 3 over...
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Season 7
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Episode 47
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15:32
The T1D Secret No One Talks About | Insulin Resistance & Nutrition
When my insulin stopped working, I thought I was the problem โ until I discovered the real reason behind it.In this episode, I share how I restored my insulin sensitivity in just 72 hours, and the overlooked factor most people (even ...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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17:21
How I Built the Perfect T1D Meal Plan | Data-Driven Nutrition
I used to fear food and chase perfect numbers. Then I learned itโs not the food โ itโs the framework.When you understand how carbs, fats, and proteins actually affect your blood sugar, every meal...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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20:55
The Shocking Connection Between Diabetes & Frozen Joints
T1D Burnout & Stress? Your Nervous System is the Key!We talk to PT and T1D expert Dr. Brooke Stewart about the secret link between blood sugar management and your "fight or flight" state.Dr. Brooke sha...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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53:29
T1D Burnout: 5 Things I Learned From My Worst Years
Burnout from T1D is real โ I lived it. I followed every rule. Tracked every carb. Even became an Ironman. And stillโฆ I broke down. In my new video, Iโm sharing 3 burnout moments that n...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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19:34
Manual Mode, Prebolus, Mindset: My Path to Stable Blood Sugars
When David stopped letting diabetes run his life, everything changed. From sleepless nights to 86% time in range โ and the freedom to eat what he loves without fear. You can take back control, too.&nbs...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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37:29
The Soleus Hack: Lower Blood Sugar While Sitting
What if you could lower blood sugar while sitting? A tiny calf muscle can cut spikes by 50% โ no workout needed. Try the Soleus Hack >> ENJOY!...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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20:31
I Lowered My Blood Sugar Without Insulin: What ACTUALLY Worked for Me
๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง. ๐๐๐ซ๐โ๐ฌ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ.When my insulin pump ran dry at Costco, I expected a spikeโฆ but my blood sugar stayed stable. That moment changed everything.๐ก Turns out, insulin...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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13:52
Insulin Stacking Done Right: How It Improved My Blood Sugar Control
Fear insulin stacking? Itโs time to reframe that.Here I explain how insulin stacking can actually help you gain controlโif done correctly. Learn:How to pre-bolus effectivelyWhy insulin tim...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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22:26
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 youโve even had coffee. Thatโs not randomโitโs biochemical....
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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22:43
Mastering T1D Fitness, Sleep, and ConfidenceโHer Full Turnaround
๐กWhat if diabetes didnโt hold you backโฆ 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 โ 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 10โ20 mins beforeโฆ and some donโt 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 chemistryโฆ and even your blood sugars.โIn 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?Wellโฆ 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!
"๐๐จ๐ฎโ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ ๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ง๐จ ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ." "๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐งโ๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ." "๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐งโ๐ญ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ."Iโve heard it all โ 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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T1D Weight Loss in 2025: Data-Driven Strategies That Work
"๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กโฆ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง."Sounds impossible, right? But for people with Type 1 Diabetes, this happens all the time โ even when youโre 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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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