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 One Shift Saved Me From Diabetes Complications
In today's episode you'll learn…The story about "non-compliant T1D" version of me (and what "flipped the switch" to turn it all around for me)The story about a complication during my surgery last week (and ...
I FIRED My Doctor And My Endo Left Me (You'll Never Guess Why!)
Even if doctors were PERFECT, we'd still need to figure out the "in between" and unpredictable real life scenarios that living with type 1 diabetes incurs. In today's podcast episode I share…...
I Took Too Much Vitamin Sea (And THIS Happened To My Blood Sugars)
Supplements for healthier living are great and all (especially with T1D), but without this one “out of the box” thinking strategy Matt's about to teach you…There’s not a vitamin that can save you. Diabetes is...
How Should Insulin On Board Be Calculated Differently With Spontaneity?
Master insulin on board calculations and you’ve solved half of the “game” with type 1 diabetes.For YEARS, IOB (insulin on board) was causing me so much pain and frustration without me even knowing why…And in today’s podcast episod...
This "Blood Sugars On Autopilot" Method Gave Me My Energy (And Life) Back
What if there was a way to actually live with type 1 diabetes ON autopilot?In today’s podcast episode, Matt walks through a recent “crash landing” that he had following his triathlon lows…And of course, what he ha...
I Called 911 As A Type 1 Diabetic - Here’s What Happened Next…
In this episode Matt reflects on a scary experience with a low blood sugar, being alone, and 911 being called. He shares multiple pitfalls to avoid as a T1D and strategies to stay safe with blood sugars!Listen Now!Grab ...
My Top 3 Tools For Mastering Blood Sugars From A Certified Master Fitness Trainer And Nutritionist
What would the “right” equipment look like with type 1 diabetes?Is there a way to get an “unfair advantage” with mastering our blood sugars?Ultimately, the answer is yes and Matt compiled his top 3 “must-haves” th...
Top 5 Exercise "Must-Haves" For Perfect Blood Sugars
In today’s podcast episode, Matt aims to end the mystery behind exercise and T1D with his “Top 5 Exercise "Must-Haves" For Perfect Blood Sugars”He shares what’s worked for him in completing over 100 Triathlon workouts with 100%...
This "Round Up" Method WILL Lower Your Blood Sugars
While there are many ways to lower blood sugars, some stand out as easier and some are faster. Today's episode breaks down one of Matt's unusual strategies to keep blood sugars in a health range.Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D...
Answering THIS Question Will Determine If You'll Ever Have Healthy Blood Sugars
Ever wondered why you have a hard time achieving blood sugar goals? Matt reveals the big question he asks all of his new clients that predicts success with type 1 diabetes.Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here:
How To Run A Marathon With Perfect Blood Sugars (T1D Case Study: Allie K)
Which blood sugar variables are the most important to keep consistent for endurance exercise?How long does it take to implement the "perfect blood sugar plan" for runners (or walkers)? W...
The Secret to Stable Blood Sugars During Endurance Exercise with Rachel M.
There are "secrets" to predicting perfect blood sugars when exercising, and in today's episode, Matt interviews his client Rachel after she completed an hour and a half long race and stayed 100% in range for the whole thing. Listen now!
Confession: I Bought And Traded My Way To 100% Time In Range
There are "secrets" to boosting time in range that you might not be aware of, and in this quick episode, Matt opens up...Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here:https://dia...
11 Lessons about T1D and life that I learned from my first Triathlon Sprint
I learned a series of HARD truths and lessons when competing in my first Triathlon Sprint over the weekend…Some were directly related to blood sugar management with exercise and food…Other lessons learned were more 'big pictu...
My Anti-Burnout, Results-Guaranteed T1D Framework For Endless Motivation
On an "I want to quit" pity party, Matt shares why (and how) he stays motivated through all of his diabetes care AND his Triathlon Sprint training.Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here:
How I Ate 3 Shocking Meals With Zero Insulin (And NO Spikes In Blood Sugar)
On a "Foodie Rampage" that Matt recently embarked on, he discovered THREE methods to eat his favorite foods without needing to take his insulin. Join for the wild ride as he walks through how he was able to stay 100% time in range ...
How I OVERCAME MY FEAR Of Exercise And Low Blood Sugars
In today’s podcast episode, Matt shares some pretty raw stories about some very real fears that he used to face…How he overcame them (step by step)...How to safely stop a dog fight (seriously)...And ...
My Diabetes Ruined My Subconscious Brain (And Mental Health)
In today's podcast episode you'll learn:1. How I had my first "mess up" as a parent (first of many I'm sure)...2. How I (and many others) have subconsciously "shot myself in the foot" when it comes to diabetes choices......
Why "106" Is My Exact Target For Blood Sugar Management
If you’re feeling stuck with diabetes because nothing you do seems to be working…If you’re feeling restricted or “imprisoned” by diabetes because blood sugars seem to rule your decisions and hold you back…
15 Minutes A Day Doing THIS Could Save Your Diabetes (And Mental Peace)
Diabetes can be chaotic. Life IS chaotic. Don't let diabetes be the hay that breaks the camel's back. In today's episode, Matt shares his "MVP" for getting through rough (and very chaotic) days with diabetes. Grab your free ticket t...
T1D Case Study: Craig S. Improves The 80/20 Blood Sugar Formula With A Shocking Discovery
On a recent interview with client, Craig S., Matt highlights the incredible mastery of blood sugar stability and innovation that Craig demonstrated on a recent coaching call. Listen in to discover his shocking results!Grab your free tick...
How I Train For Endurance Sports With T1D
On a recent blood sugar experiment, Matt attempted doubling his previous runs with 4 miles on the road and managed to keep blood sugars between 90-104 the ENTIRE TIME. Listen in to learn how. Grab your free ticket to this ad...
How I Added 33% To My Clients Time In Range Overnight
With a few simple tweaks, Matt is able to ADD 33% time in range to his clients CGM readings, sometimes overnight. Listen in now to see how you can use these simple steps to do the same. Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D tra...
How I'll Never Have A Low Blood Sugar Again [T1D]
Personally, I hate lows more than anything, and I’ve set up my personal blood sugar formula to reflect that (yes, our formulas are customizable). I’ve probably gone “actually” low (below 70 mg/dL) only once in the last 3 months…