Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte

“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.”

In this episode, we unpack what it’s like to heal from that mindset: 

How diabetes affects your self-esteem, your identity, your relationships, and the way you see your body. 

And more importantly—how to flip the script ...

“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: 

• felt overwhelmed

• felt like your tech is failing you

• blamed yourself for every spike and crash

• tried every strategy but still felt stuck… 

You are NOT alone...

"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 overlooked signs your insulin is working against you (not with you).

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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 doctors) never mention.

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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 becomes predictable.

You don’t need the perfect diet — you need the right formula.

Eat smart. Live free. 

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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 shares her own burnout story and gives simple, powerful hacks to:

1. Reset your chronic stress.
2. Use movement to stabilize blood sugars.
3. Understand your risk for Frozen Shoulder.

Stop letting stress control your ...

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 nearly wrecked my health — and how I finally found freedom without losing control.

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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. 

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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

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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 isn’t the 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 tool.

In my latest video, I share how I use exercise, lifestyle, and the “Balancing Arrows” method to stay in range — and avoid panic.

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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 effectively
• Why insulin timing matters more than you think
• How to stop the blood sugar rollercoaster

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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.

In this new video, I break down:

✅The difference between Dawn Phenomenon vs. Feet on the Floor

✅How your dinner timing, composition & fat content impact morning spikes

✅ Simple strategies to flatten the curve without just sta...

💡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 to building a powerful mindset, fitness routine, and lifestyle that helps her THRIVE.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years in, this episode will inspire you to see what’s possible. 

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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 spikes in the latest video. 

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"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 reduce blood sugar spikes.🔥

Is breathwork just about stress and anxiety—or can it directly impact blood sugars too?

Don’t miss this conversation 👇 

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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?

What I learned applies to ANY diet — vegan, keto, paleo, carnivore — you name it.

This one mistake nearly wrecked me, but fixing it changed everything.

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"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. 

In my new video, I’m busting 5 dangerous Type 1 diabetes myths that can literally send you to the ER — even with “perfect” blood sugar.

If you or someo...

"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.

The problem? 

Most T1Ds are still playing by outdated rules that completely ignore the chaos of insulin, hormones, and unpredictable blood sug...

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 comments on YouTube 💪

Keto diet for Type 1 diabetics - yes or no?

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