Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte

I had the chance to sit down and chat with one of my clients that recently had an “ah-ha” moment with the diabetes math that we teach…

And I was so impressed at her calculations for ‘rescuing’ some rough blood sugars in a really complicated situation and ending perfectly in range without any sacrifice!

In today’s episode, I asked her to break down exactly HOW she calculated her blood sugar formula, why it was important, and share a f...

My blood sugars didn’t exactly “behave” during my Ironman 70.3 race, so how was I able to stay 96% time in range for the whole thing?

There’s a single decision-making framework that I use (and teach my clients) that enabled me to fix my blood sugars on the fly in the middle of a 7 hour endurance race…

And I want to share that with you today.

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We spent a full day in the hospital for my daughter last week…

While it was a planned visit (and not T1D thankfully), our nerves were running high while they ran a series of tests on our little girl.

Through the course of the day, I noticed a few things about the medical world that seemed all too familiar with my experience with T1D, that I thought I’d share here in a more vulnerable episode…

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Blood sugar of 42 mg/dL and 300 mg/dL in the same DAY?! Let’s discuss how to get off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster in today’s episode, because that was ROUGH.

It’s true. MY blood sugars hit urgent low AND urgent high… in the same day.

(Yup, I’m human too… I messed up)

In today’s episode I break down 3 examples of exercise, food, and insulin timing that may help you to discover your “blood sugar reset for...

It’s easy to get “lost” in the complexity of diabetes - so today I want to share a story about a client that fixed her blood sugars without changing insulin at all…

As well as a few other “easy wins” that I like to walk new clients through before we even get to the advanced “blood sugar formulas”.

Because the reality is - the advanced stuff (blood sugar formulas) won’t even work unless the foundations are set FIRST.

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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...

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.

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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...

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

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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 ...

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.

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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.

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There’s been a “missing link” in our diabetes care team forEVER, and it’s time to change that…

In today’s episode, I share the one addition to my medical team that actually allowed me to step out of the standard of “survival mode” with type 1 diabetes…

And into “thriving with type 1 diabetes”.‌

Drop in and check it out, I also detail my recent 42.5 mile bike ride, the 200+ carbs I ate without insulin, and MORE.

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Type 1 Diabetes is HARD, let’s not sugarcoat it (pun definitely intended), but what if there were a way reduce the overwhelm associated with it?

I noticed something interesting the other day, where sometimes when I have out of range numbers, I get ANGRY… but this other time, I carried on (literally singing to myself) without a care in the world.

I was able to identify what gave me that “care-free” mindset back… without giving up heal...

I gained 12 pounds of fat to prove a point, and now it’s time to burn it off in under 6 weeks.

What’s the point? To prove that the “advice” we’re given as diabetics can actually LEAD into fat GAINED, making it harder than ever to actually lose the weight…

And to give you a hint: it’s not the insulin that’s making us fat… it’s something far worse…

But much easier to remedy.

Jump into today’s episode with me as I chronicle how my doctor ...

Which of the two “blind spots” are you most at risk for with type 1 diabetes?

We create “blind spots” when we unknowingly over-compensate for rough blood sugars… (like taking extra insulin to cover a high blood sugar, when instead we might have just needed an extra 5 minutes on the pre-bolus instead to avoid the spike)

The issue is that without the distinction from today’s episode, you may never know that you’re compensating incorrec...

Diabetes is essentially a “mine field” we have to navigate without a map… and learn from trial and error without blowing our legs off in the process.

‌In today’s episode I break down:

• diabetes blind spots (and how to identify them)

• how to reduce the ‘ignorance tax’ we all pay (i.e. - frustrating, mysterious blood sugars)

• My method for learning about the “unknown” blood sugar variables

and more!

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Finding “Balance” in life… is impossible. And I’m giving up the attempt.

There’s a new “phase” of life that I find myself shifting towards more and more recently, and it’s something I wanted to share with you in case it helps with the constant effort to “balance” blood sugars.

Full story, life update, and “ah-ha” moment I had 

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Why aren't Doctors telling us about this incredibly simple way to balance healthy blood sugars for good?

In today's episode, Matt shares one of his "T1D client success secrets" that helps his clients to get 90% time in range with near-perfect blood sugars in less than a week... without losing their minds.

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I remained 100% Time In Range for 7 Days straight… And honestly - it had a negative effect on my mental health by day 7.

I was constantly checking my numbers.

The moment I woke up I checked my numbers…

The moment I ate…

The moment I started working…

(Like I was LITERALLY checking my blood sugar levels every 30 minutes, constantly fearing I might not hit the target.)

Admittedly, it required a TON of effort and mental strain.‌

But, this ent...