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
This Aired on TV: What Doctors Never Told Me About Diabetes
Living with Type 1 diabetes isn’t just numbers and insulin for me—it’s the highs, lows, stress, and constant decisions behind every meal, workout, and night of sleep.In this interview, I share how I went from feeling controlled...
What I Told the News That Every T1D Patient Must Hear (National Diabetes Awareness)
Most people only see the blood sugar graph… but not the battles behind every number. This National Diabetes Awareness Month, Matt goes live on KUSI News to reveal what life with Type 1 really looks l...
How I Stopped Hating My Body | T1D, Image, and Self-Worth
“I was told I’d be dead in 10 years.I stopped checking my sugars, stopped caring for myself, and felt embarrassed every time someone saw my devices.I didn’t trust my own body… and that was the hardest part.”<...
Why My Pump Didn’t Fix My T1D (Until I Did This!)
“𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭… 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲.” That’s what Jess felt before she found the missing piece in her diabetes journey.If you’ve ever:
Are You Overdosing Insulin? 3 Signs Most T1D's Miss
"Wait—too much insulin can make your blood sugar go higher?"Sounds backwards, right? But it’s one of the biggest mistakes people with T1D make without even realizing it. Learn the 3 over...
The T1D Secret No One Talks About | Insulin Resistance & Nutrition
When my insulin stopped working, I thought I was the problem — 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 ...
How I Built the Perfect T1D Meal Plan | Data-Driven Nutrition
I used to fear food and chase perfect numbers. Then I learned it’s not the food — it’s the framework.When you understand how carbs, fats, and proteins actually affect your blood sugar, every meal...
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...
T1D Burnout: 5 Things I Learned From My Worst Years
Burnout from T1D is real — I lived it. I followed every rule. Tracked every carb. Even became an Ironman. And still… I broke down. In my new video, I’m sharing 3 burnout moments that n...
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 — and the freedom to eat what he loves without fear. You can take back control, too.&nbs...
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% — no workout needed. Try the Soleus Hack >> ENJOY!...
I Lowered My Blood Sugar Without Insulin: What ACTUALLY Worked for Me
𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰.When my insulin pump ran dry at Costco, I expected a spike… but my blood sugar stayed stable. That moment changed everything.💡 Turns out, insulin...
Insulin Stacking Done Right: How It Improved My Blood Sugar Control
Fear insulin stacking? It’s time to reframe that.Here I explain how insulin stacking can actually help you gain control—if done correctly. Learn:How to pre-bolus effectivelyWhy insulin tim...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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.&...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.>&...