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
413 episodes
Using My 80/20 Blood Sugar Formula In Real Life!
Today Matt walks through (AND EXPLAINS) exactly how he uses his blood sugar formula to PREDICT blood sugars, alongside his T1D sister. Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here:
Blood Sugar Prep For Surgery... and a COVID Test
Matt's getting double surgery in a few days.... and had to get a COVID test before hand (in addition to a bunch of other labs). He talks over his strategies pre-surgery, and why he has no fear going into it. Grab your free training...
Stop "Learning" about T1D, and do this one thing ASAP
Matt goes over a lesson he learned while learning to drive a stick shift in the muddy backcountry of Oregon... And how getting uncomfortable with your T1D can lead to massive success.Grab your free training on stable and predictable blo...
How Micro-Managing My T1D Made It Easier To Control
Have you ever wondered WHEN you should start taking action with your blood sugars? Is there a magic starting point for when to take insulin or eat sugar? Matt dives into what you might be getting wrong with your blood sugar management strategy ...
Understanding Insulin On Board (IOB): Your Guide
What is insulin on board? How do you use it for good while avoiding potentially dangerous situations? Matt dives into what you might be getting wrong with your insulin dosing and how to set yourself up for success. (This is NOT medical advice)<...
Basal Rates, Bolus Ratios, and Correction Factors... EXPLAINED!
What is basal insulin? What is bolus insulin? What is a correction factor and are you doing it correctly? Matt dives into what you might be getting wrong with your insulin dosing and what the differences are between them. (This is NOT medical a...
Why The Pre-Bolus Might Be Your Worst Enemy...
What is a pre-bolus? Are you doing it correctly? Matt dives into what you might be getting wrong with your insulin dosing. (This is NOT medical advice)Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here:
"Motivation" Is Garbage. Here's What To Do Instead...
There are 2 types of motivation in your life... Matt explains why they are both crap, and the single best thing you can do about it.Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here:
Interviewing Scuba Diver And T1D Influencer Jillian R!
Jillian R. talks about how she defies the odds and lives life to the fullest with type 1 diabetes. Follow her on Instagram (and just about every other social media platform) here:https://...
Discover Your Blood Sugar Superpower
There are over 40 reasons why I (OR you) could dip out of being "in range" with our blood sugars... Unfortunately, I found out the hard way over the weekend just how terrible one of the mysterious blood sugar variables can be...Take ...
How I Accidentally Achieved "Non-Diabetic" Blood Sugars Over The Weekend...
We went on a weekend road trip... And I noticed a trend in my blood sugars and insulin needs that you need to know about.Take Action In Your Life Right Now:https://diabetesinaction.com<...
How Isolation Affected My Blood Sugars
Isolation hasn't been easy on any of us... But I noticed a trend in my blood sugars and insulin needs that you need to know about.Take Action In Your Life Right Now:https://diabetesinaction.com...
How An Upset Stomach Caused Me To Rethink My Diabetes...
The stomach ache that I've had for the last few weeks ended up teaching me an incredible lesson about my T1D that I want to share with you today...Take Action In Your Life Right Now:https://dia...
Professional Athlete Lauren Salko Talks T1D
Listen in as I interview professional athlete, Lauren Salko, talk about her training styles, type 1 diabetes management, and plans for the Olympics!Follow Lauren Here:https://laurensalko.com...
Why Do Chores Drop Blood Sugars?
Blood sugars are impacted by a wide variety of variables, but which ones come into play with household chores? Even more, WHY does that happen?Get more info on my free training here:CLICK HERE:
This T1D Mindset Hack Will Save Your Life
I believe STRONGLY in the power of mindset, but there's ONE thing you might be doing wrong that could mess up your entire T1D future. Get more info on my free training here:CLICK HERE: https://...
The Secret To Foot Care As A Diabetic (And How To Avoid DFUs)
Matt partnered with a non-profit organization to bring you some mind-blowing stats and a message of hope surrounding Diabetic Foot Ulcers and so much more! Follow Matt on YouTube here:CLICK HERE:
Interviewing A T1D ICU Nurse During The Coronapocalypse
Matt FINALLY gets the chance to interview his little sister, Karlyn, who is a type 1 diabetic, an ICU nurse, and a world traveler.Follow Karlyn here:Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Ali's Greatest Adventure Yet
Join us today as we wish one of our co-hosts, Ali Abdulkareem, farewell and good luck on his next big adventure!Follow Ali here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkar...
3 Strategies For Simplifying T1D
Learn what 3 key strategies you need to focus on to simplify your type 1 diabetes, and how you can get free access to our limited time resource. Grab your secret bonus resource here:https:/...
Blood Sugar Is 302... And You'll Never Guess Why
Learn why you shouldn't re-use needles, how I tell if my site is bad, and what you can do to fix bad blood sugars before they even happen.Grab the Trending Health Journal here:https://tre...
How I Identify Blood Sugar Patterns
Learn what the "Rule of 3" is and how it can simplify your life as a T1D. Grab the Trending Health Journal here:https://trendinghealthjournal.com/ --------- &nbs...
How I Filmed 10 Workouts In A Row And Stayed In Range...
Learn what phrase from Matt's childhood changed his perspective on diabetes management, and how it can simplify your life as a T1D. Grab the Trending Health Journal here:https://tren...