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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Pull the weeds.
Sometimes what looks like “good enough” diabetes control is actually being held together by restriction, rules, and routines.
If you want flexibility, freedom, and true confidence with your blood sugars, you have to be willing to expose the weak spots and do the hard work.
Growth thrives in discomfort.
Keep up the fight.
>> ENJOY!
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Type 1 diabetes is hard. But “hard” doesn’t mean hopeless.
For years, I was told that T1D couldn’t really be controlled—that I just had to do my best.
But when you understand the why behind your blood sugar patterns, things start to make sense.
There are 50+ variables that can impact your blood sugar. The goal isn’t to let diabetes control your life—it’s to learn ...
Life with Type 1 diabetes isn’t always predictable—but your blood sugars can be more manageable, even when life gets chaotic.
Matt shares how becoming a dad for the second time tested his blood sugar management, and why mastering both the proactive and reactive sides of T1D can help you live with more freedom.
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From 75% to 92% Time in Range!
Jared’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to settle for unpredictable blood sugars or feel like diabetes is controlling your life.
With the right knowledge, tools, and consistent effort, you can learn to understand your numbers—and thrive with diabetes instead of just managing it.
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🎮 What if Type 1 Diabetes has an easy mode... but no one ever taught you how to unlock it?
Most people start on hard mode—guessing carbs, chasing highs and lows, and feeling frustrated.
The good news? It doesn't have to stay that way.
In this video, I share 4 simple "cheat codes" to help you take control of your blood sugars and stop letting diabetes control you.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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 c...
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.
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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......
Living with diabetes doesn’t have to mean constant highs, lows, and mental exhaustion.
In this conversation, a 25-year T1D shares how she went from 60–70% time in range to 78%—and even 95% on easier days—while actually living her life again.
Less stress, more energy, and finally space to just be present.
>> ENJOY!
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I just had my diabetes supplies changed by insurance without anyone even telling me.
No notice. No consent. Just a different order showing up at my door.
So I had to call in and figure it out myself.
And instead of arguing, I used a few simple psychology-based tactics that completely changed how the conversation went… and I ended up not only fixing the issue, but getting extra supplies approved too...
After 47 years with Type 1 Diabetes, Cathy thought she had already learned everything… until she discovered predictability. 💙
From scary lows and exercise struggles to improved Time in Range and more confidence swimming again, her story is a powerful reminder that “good enough” diabetes management can still get even better.
“You’re worth it.” — Cathy
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100% Time in Range at Disneyland
No rigid rules. No perfect conditions. Just learning how to adapt, think critically, and stay one step ahead.
Your diabetes shouldn’t stop you from living your life. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s freedom with control.
>> ENJOY!
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Tomorrow: Disneyland
Tonight: game plan.
Type 1 diabetes doesn’t mean missing out—it just means being prepared.
Not chasing perfect numbers, just control + freedom.
Adjust early, stay flexible, enjoy the moment.
You don’t have to choose between great blood sugars and a great life—you can have both.
Keep up the fight.
>> ENJOY!
When your blood sugar is doing the absolute most and you’ve already done everything “right”… 😅
From pump sites, CGM errors, to insulin not playing along — some days just don’t add up.
But instead of spiraling into frustration, the real win is this:
👉 Get curious, not angry.
👉 Solve, don’t sulk.
👉 Keep going anyway.
Because it may not be your fault…<...
“My blood sugar feels random…”
Same food. Same insulin.
Different day… different result.
It’s not random.
👉 It’s unexplained patterns.
That frustration and burnout?
It comes from not knowing why it’s happening.
But once you understand the system…
👉everything starts making sense.
>> ENJOY!
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