Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte

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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Case Study: How She Made T1D Feel Predictable Again

    Real progress isn't about perfection—it's about consistency. - A1C: 7.4 → 6.7 - Time in Range: 62% → 80% More importantly? More confidence, fewer lows, and the freedom to enjoy life again. Small, sustainable changes really do add up.  >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1 --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today! This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal! https://www.ftfwarrior.com Follow Matt here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior --------------------------- --------------------------- Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management.

  2. Jul 21

    The Fastest Way to Lower High Blood Sugars (Most Type 1s Miss This)

    High blood sugars don't happen for no reason. The key isn't guessing—it's understanding why they happen. Once you learn the patterns, your blood sugars become more predictable, and so does your confidence.   >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1 --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today! This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal! https://www.ftfwarrior.com Follow Matt here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior --------------------------- --------------------------- Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management.

  3. Jul 14

    The Insulin Sensitivity Hack Every Type 1 Diabetic Needs

    I ate two carb-heavy lunches... and my blood sugars stayed nearly flat.  The secret wasn't taking more insulin—it was understanding how activity and insulin sensitivity work together. If you've ever wondered how exercise affects your blood sugars (and how to use it to your advantage), this video is for you.  >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1 --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today! This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal! https://www.ftfwarrior.com Follow Matt here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior --------------------------- --------------------------- Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management.

  4. Jul 7

    This Fixed My Fear Of Lows As A Type 1 Diabetic

    Anxiety with type 1 diabetes isn't always about low blood sugars... it's often about the uncertainty of what might happen. The goal isn't to eliminate fear—it's to build enough certainty that fear no longer controls your decisions. If dosing anxiety has been holding you back, this message is for you. 💙 >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1 --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today! This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal! https://www.ftfwarrior.com Follow Matt here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior --------------------------- --------------------------- Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management.

  5. Jul 1

    T1D: She Lived With Type 1 Diabetes for 34 Years Before Learning This

    From 70% to 95–100% Time in Range. 💪  After 34 years with type 1 diabetes, Jaylene finally found the knowledge and confidence to take control of her blood sugars—without giving up the foods and activities she loves.  >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1 --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today! This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal! https://www.ftfwarrior.com Follow Matt here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior --------------------------- --------------------------- Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management.

  6. Jun 23

    This Counterintuitive Shift FIXED My Type 1 Diabetes

    Type 1 Diabetes can feel like living with invisible thorns. The hard truth? Avoiding the uncomfortable parts—exercise, new foods, insulin adjustments, and learning your body's patterns—doesn't make them disappear. It only lets them keep stealing your freedom. Growth happens when we lean into discomfort, collect data, learn from it, and take action. Don't ask, "Can I do this?" Start asking, "How can I do this?" That's where freedom begins.  >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1 --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today! This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal! https://www.ftfwarrior.com Follow Matt here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior --------------------------- --------------------------- Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management.

  7. Jun 16

    The Exercise Timing Trick That Keeps My Blood Sugars Stable

    Most people with type 1 diabetes are told: “just have a snack before exercise.” But blood sugars are far more complex than that. I ran a real experiment using a CGM—intentionally spiked my glucose, then brought it back down using exercise. The result? Almost exactly where I started. It’s not guesswork. It’s timing, volume, and understanding how your body responds.  >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1 --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today! This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal! https://www.ftfwarrior.com Follow Matt here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior --------------------------- --------------------------- Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management.

  8. Jun 9

    T1D: Why More Effort Stops Working

    If you've been working harder and harder to improve your blood sugars but still feel stuck, this message is for you. Many people with Type 1 Diabetes hit a point where more effort doesn't create better results—it only creates more frustration and burnout. The breakthrough often comes from strategy, precision, and understanding what's really holding you back. Remember: Sometimes the hose isn't too short... it's just wrapped around the table. Work smarter, not harder.  >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1 --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today! This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal! https://www.ftfwarrior.com Follow Matt here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior --------------------------- --------------------------- Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management.

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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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