Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte

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.

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September 9, 2025 23 mins

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. 

>> ENJOY!

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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...

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Most T1Ds are still playing by outdated rules that completely ignore the chaos of insulin, hormones, and unpredictable blood sug...

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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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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, I can also share that I've figured it out - and in today's episode...

I'm spilling the secrets 😉

Tune in for a quick, tasty look at how you too can enjoy the "fun" foods without the bloo...

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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 experience with them, and what worked well for me to "break free".

If you live with T1D - These are critical to have strategies for on hand, because they can sneak up without warning and...

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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.

>> ENJOY!

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Diabetes is one giant math equation, HOWEVER...

The entire equation falls to pieces without the correct BASE.

Think about it like a skyscraper...

If the skyscraper has the tallest structure, it'll look fancy and impressive...

But without the proper foundation, the whole thing crumbles the second the wind picks up a little too much.

The same is true with blood sugars...

You might even think you've got decent control...

But withou...

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What if there were a way to master blood sugars without your doctor slowing you down?

Blood sugar formulas need to be personalized...

And when you take the reins, it enables you to make FASTER and more precise adjustments.

That's what Eleise learned while going through our program...

And in a matter of WEEKS, she was able to "learn everything about insulin" instead of continuing to wait on her medical team (that hadn&apo...

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I thought restriction was the path to control.

I followed the rules.

Ate the “safe” foods.

Skipped the things I loved - just to avoid the spikes.

But the more I played it safe… the less I actually lived.

In this new episode, I break down the hidden cost of diabetes restriction - and what finally set me free.

If you’ve ever avoided a meal, a moment, or a memory because of your blood sugars...

This one’s for you.

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Most people with diabetes wake up, check their blood sugar, and hope for the best…

But what if the first 10 minutes of your day could completely change your numbers - without changing your insulin?

I tested a new morning routine that blends breathwork, movement, light exposure, and nervous system regulation… and the results shocked me. 😳

Blood sugar ✅

Energy ✅

Peace of mind ✅

Mystery Benefit (you'll find out in the YouTube version✅

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I've been 99% time in range for the last 18 days as of this post - there are a few reasons for that (that I get into in this episode, one by one), but more importantly...

It was NOT accomplished because of restriction.

I was living my life, enjoying my birthday, fathers day, getting on LIVE TV (the news) interviewed 3 different times (for my book, "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula")...

And STILL...

ACCIDENTALLY...

Maintain...

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The Diabetes Scorecard: Can This Simple Tool Transform Your Blood Sugars?

While on the news last week, one of the anchors asked me about how I fixed my own blood sugars and stay above 90% time in range always...

I pondered this over the last few days and came up with a framework that simplifies EVERYTHING into a simple diabetes checklist...

Or "Diabetes Scorecard" to know how to fix just about any blood sugar that comes your...

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Success isn't always linear, and sometimes you have to bend the rules to get what you want...

OFTEN times that means stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new.

"Nothing changes when nothing changes"

Jen shared with us bits and pieces of her amazing (ongoing) transformation with T1D success and we just had to have her on the show...

Most notably: "I'm in better control than ever, and it's a...

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Can I fix your blood sugars in 24 hours? 

Yes.SHOULD we fix your blood sugars in 24 hours?

It depends...

See, often times, while it's fun seeing instant progress, the quick fixes just don't lead to lasting, sustainable success.

In today's episode I break down how you CAN see instant results...

But also how to zoom out and see the big picture.


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What if there was a way to enjoy an appetizer, a burger, and LAVA cake with ice cream - without blood sugars going insane?


I set out to do just that, and in today's episode you'll discover what strategy I used, in step-by-step fashion, and whether or not it worked!


Either way it was heavenly, and I hope this episode serves as a reminder that you CAN enjoy food with type 1 diabetes AND there are strategies and bloo...

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This was a hard episode to make...

Not emotionally... but physically. I legitimately ended up in the hospital yesterday and (funny story) - it was my fault.


With diabetes, SO many of us are taught restriction, constraints, survival...


But in today's episode I break down how that's actually wrong, backwards thinking - and what you should be doing instead.


I hope you enjoy, and drop a comment on the video if you&...

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Low blood sugars SUCK. But they're also trying to teach you something critical...

Here's the thing - as someone who used to have multiple lows DAILY, to now having only a few lows a YEAR...

I can tell you that you don't have to settle for "that's just how diabetes is".

In fact, if you learn this lesson that your body is TRYING to tell you with these lows...

You just may find yourself in a similar position ...

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