269 episodes

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.

Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte FTF Warrior

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.5 • 55 Ratings

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.

    Don't be fearless with diabetes, try this instead

    Don't be fearless with diabetes, try this instead

    It’s true - I was scared to take my insulin (and sometimes… didn’t) for a number of reasons.
    In today’s episode I share a few vulnerable stories (including my superstar T1D sister’s story) about how I went from nervous about lows and highs to living fearlessly with diabetes…
    Oh, and I’m redefining “fearless” - you’ll get a kick out of what that word ACTUALLY means to me.
    Ultimately, diabetes DID hold me back (and it was rooted in fear), but a recent 60 mile bike ride and mile and a half swim switched something in my head that I think you might benefit from - so I recorded my thoughts and lessons learned just for you.


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    Grab your free report to the advanced T1D training here:
    https://renegadenewsletter.com/
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    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
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    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.

    • 34 min
    If you lack this trait, diabetes is harder for you

    If you lack this trait, diabetes is harder for you

    It’s true - diabetes is harder for some than it is for others… and it all boils down to a single trait (in my opinion)…
    The bad news - it might be harder for YOU.
    The good news, you can change this trait if it’s currently missing (and it’s easier than you think).
    In today’s episode I break down what might be making diabetes extra tough, as well as which of the two paths you might take if you’re looking to make it easier.

    >> LISTEN NOW
    Grab your free report to the advanced T1D training here:
    https://renegadenewsletter.com/
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    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
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    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.

    • 24 min
    My Anxiety with T1D: 3 Counterintuitive Solutions I Discovered

    My Anxiety with T1D: 3 Counterintuitive Solutions I Discovered

    Let me be clear - I still get nervous about blood sugars when I’m about to embark on a 60 mile bike ride through the mountains…


    But it’s nowhere near the panic attacks (yes, seriously) that I used to have just leaving the house with a dropping blood sugar.


    In today’s episode, I break down a few very real examples from my life with diabetes and anxiety - how I’ve overcome (most of) it, and the 3 lessons I’ve learned that may help you as well if you’ve ever felt uneasy with lows or highs.


    >> LISTEN NOW
    Grab your free report to the advanced T1D training here:
    https://renegadenewsletter.com/
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    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
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    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.

    • 27 min
    My T1D "Seizure" In the Ocean

    My T1D "Seizure" In the Ocean

    “Unsettling” is the best way I can describe this event over the weekend, and there was an important lesson learned in the process…

    I believe I’ve discovered a new “blood sugar variable” that’s gonna end up in my next book…


    And while it might not be a “normal” encounter, I believe that the more you know, the better prepared you are when it comes to managing type 1 diabetes.


    I got to experience a bit of a seize for the first time in my life… and in today’s podcast episode I share the details of what it took for me to break my personal record in open water swimming… and whether or not it was worth it.

    >> LISTEN NOW
    Grab your free report to the advanced T1D training here:
    https://renegadenewsletter.com/
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    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
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    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.

    • 20 min
    It's never been about the blood sugars (fix this instead)

    It's never been about the blood sugars (fix this instead)

    It’s hard to say this - but I’ve been wrong about blood sugars (I’m human too)… but sharing this lesson might help you or others to fix it before it becomes a problem…
    Years ago, I optimized for blood sugars ONLY.
    It worked… I mean, I figured them out and kept them near-perfect…
    But I was miserable and restricted…
    It felt like diabetes was controlling me… and I needed a change.
    I needed my quality of life back.
    Today’s episode focuses on a very recent realization that I believe will help many achieve the ‘healthy and happy’ balance without giving up their quality of life or peace of mind like I did…
    And to me, that’s worth sharing this difficult story.
    Learn the lessons so that you don’t have to learn the hard way, and I hope you enjoy.
    My life is forever changed for the better, and I hope it impacts yours similarly as well.


    >> LISTEN NOW
    Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here:
    https://diabetesinaction.com
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    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
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    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.

    • 22 min
    The worst exercise for your blood sugars

    The worst exercise for your blood sugars

    You’ve heard it said - “exercise is good for your diabetes”… then WHY does it make my blood sugars go crazy??
    In today’s episode, I share the heartbreaking moment I broke my streak of over 300 consecutive workouts of 100% time in range…


    The reason I just couldn’t keep it perfect through this one workout…
    And as always - what you can DO about it to make sure you don’t repeat my mistakes with your own blood sugars.


    As a bonus- I also announce a new project I’m working on as I head into this half Ironman and look at what’s next for me and my athletic career.

    >> LISTEN NOW
    Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here:
    https://diabetesinaction.com
    ---------

    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
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    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.

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
55 Ratings

55 Ratings

Kimberlysueann ,

Type 1 diabetic for 4 years

I just found this podcast and I’m so thankful that I came across it. Matt has answered more questions for me in 3 podcasts and taught me more than any doctor or endocrinologist has. It’s a daily changing disease that is defined by so much of my life and determines my readings. It’s a learning experience all the time. Thank you so much for helping and sharing your knowledge.

Lucielu18 ,

Great content!

I have had T1D for 24 years and I continue to learn new things with this podcast! Thanks for putting out creative and useful content!

Joeyc16284848262849 ,

Not much meat, just an advertisement

It’s a cool concept but not much meat. The title pulls you in but the short episodes don’t actually give you any T1D info or help, it’s just a commercial for the program.

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