Pardon My Pancreas

FTF Warrior

Matt Vande Vegte of 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.

  • 51 minutes 39 seconds
    The T1D Dental Protocol with Dr. Katie Lee

    Blood sugars are about MORE than just the food that enters your mouth...

    Turns out it's not
    just about glucose and numbers, but also about dental health and the impact on blood sugars!

    A few months ago, we had dental expert, Dr. Katie Lee, hop into our private community to teach on this exact topic...

    And she blew our minds.

    Long story short, we decided to share it with the public because it was just
    that impactful.

    I'm going through her book now, and when you listen to today's episode, you just might learn something new as well (like I did).


    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your seat for the Weight Loss Challenge here:
    https://t1dbootcamp.com

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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. 

    28 January 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 46 seconds
    Are You Calculating Insulin Wrong? Find Out Now

    When I was first diagnosed, my doctor guessed at my insulin needs and said "let me know how it goes".

    In other words - even HE wasn't confident that it would work.

    Looking back, this ticks me off.

    Newly diagnosed diabetics like me being left to fend for themselves with a "best guess" approach to T1D management.

    In a recent conversation with my private clients - the topic of "calculating total daily insulin with precision" came up, alongside what a "healthy" amount of insulin looks like as a target.

    Long story short - the topic is an important one, reminded me of how most people are calculating it wrong (at the misdirection of their medical teams), and led me to recording this DEEP dive on the topic for YOU in case your insulin is set up incorrectly...

    HINT: you're probably (accidentally) taking the wrong amount of insulin.

    This episode will show you EXACTLY how to calculate that, and more.


    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your seat for the Weight Loss Challenge here:
    https://t1dbootcamp.com

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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. 

    21 January 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 24 seconds
    From "Rock Bottom" to THRIVING with Type 1 Diabetes - T1D Case Study

    Ever wonder how "good" life can get with T1D?

    In today's episode, I pulled one of my current clients aside who was able to use the 80/20 blood sugar formula to FLIP his world upside down (though, I suppose "right-side up" is more accurate)...

    He went from frustrated and confused with blood sugars that would just NOT cooperate...f

    To in control and FREE, where even during a week of absolute CHAOS, he was able to maintain 89% time in range, nearly effortlessly (because of the blood sugar formulas).


    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your seat for the Weight Loss Challenge here:
    https://t1dbootcamp.com

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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. 

    14 January 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 33 seconds
    How To Lose Weight With Type 1 Diabetes [In 2025]

    If you've ever struggled to lose fat with T1D, you're not alone.

    The reality is that losing weight with diabetes is actually harder, and often overlooked.

    Here's the reason - if your blood sugars aren't working
    for you, they're working against you.

    Low blood sugars mean consuming extra calories that you didn't even want...

    High blood sugars mean your body can't function or recover optimally...

    Blood sugars that bounce up and down stress out your system and damage your blood vessels...

    And at the foundation - diabetes is a metabolic disease that, you guessed it, impacts your
    metabolism.

    It's not your fault that you didn't know the secret to weight loss and T1D - and in today's episode I break down some common misconceptions, mistakes, and mysteries...

    So that you can finally lose the weight and get back to feeling your best.


    >> ENJOY!

    Grab your seat for the Weight Loss Challenge here:
    https://t1dbootcamp.com

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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. 

    7 January 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 13 seconds
    How I Plan To Automate My T1D In 2025

    What if there were a way to automate blood sugars...

    While enjoying life to the fullest?

    I ran into a sketchy situation over the last few weeks where my diabetes got a little crazy...

    In today's episode I share how to "own" your diabetes (so that it doesn't own YOU)...

    As well as the ONE habit I changed to get
    everything back on track for a 100% time in range blood sugar day.

    >> ENJOY!

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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. 

    31 December 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 17 seconds
    This "Insulin Stacking" Strategy Actually Made My Blood Sugars Easier

    You've heard "insulin stacking kills" before, but you've never heard it explained like THIS.

    Once I figured out projected timelines with my blood sugar management, things finally started to "click" for me...

    And it's almost as if my A1C and Time In Range were fixed (or at least greatly improved) overnight.

    There's a lot of actionable items in this one...

    >> ENJOY!

    Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp


    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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 December 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 17 seconds
    How I Survived a Dangerous Low Blood Sugar During an Ironman... And Broke a Record

    In my most vulnerable episode EVER  (I teared up a little), I share what was one of the riskiest moves I've made with T1D...

    I finished possibly my last ever Ironman event (though, who knows) with a few different stories to tell...

    One, as an athlete, that broke a previous PR by an HOUR...

    Another, as a type 1 diabetic, that nearly had to quit the race from a SCARY low...

    And lastly, as a human, facing trauma, immense challenges, and breaking through physical limitations.

    It's packed with every detail, literally A-Z of my secrets and decisions for blood sugars, risk calculations, and pathways to success.

    If anything, it's the path to blood sugar (and mental health) success that I wish someone else had made for me.

    I truly hope you enjoy and find this valuable, I poured my heart and soul into it for ya.

    >> LISTEN NOW
    Purchase your copy TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp
    To join the Warrior's Tribe+ for more exclusive access to T1D experts like this, go to https://thewarriorstribe.com/go2

    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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.

    17 December 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 43 seconds
    How I Lowered My Blood Sugars WITHOUT Insulin

    Other times, it's just nice to have different options to manipulate blood sugars...

    That's right, I said
    manipulate blood sugars.

    In today's episode, I share how I was able to actually reduce my insulin needs in a pinch, which allowed me to set myself up for my best Ironman 70.3 race yet.

    I spill ALL the secrets on this one with:

    1. weight loss
    2. insulin resistance
    3. blood sugar manipulation
    4. and MORE!

    Check it out if you're ready to "think differently" about your diabetes management 😉


    >> LISTEN NOW
    Purchase your copy TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp
    To join the Warrior's Tribe+ for more exclusive access to T1D experts like this, go to https://thewarriorstribe.com/go2

    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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.

    10 December 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 15 seconds
    THIS Might Be The #1 Lesson I've Learned With T1D

    My LEAST favorite way to learn - the HARD way. Unfortunately I had a pretty rough go recently that left me in a not so good place mentally...


    And the lesson that I learned actually was discovered by my wife, Lisa.


    We were on vacation in Hawaii a few weeks ago and things were not exactly "peachy" with my blood sugars...


    I tried my best to hide it so that it didn't impact the family, but after a few days of extreme difficulty.... They started to notice.


    The last thing I wanted was to be a burden to them on vacation...

    And it took learning this one lesson to ensure that I got back on track - physically, but also mentally, in order to enjoy life with T1D again.

    I hope you enjoy this vulnerable episode.

    >> LISTEN NOW
    Purchase your copy TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp
    To join the Warrior's Tribe+ for more exclusive access to T1D experts like this, go to https://thewarriorstribe.com/go2

    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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.

    3 December 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 21 seconds
    The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula

    I recently shared some extremely vulnerable information during my book launch event that shook some attendees...

    I opened up about some of my past, some of my "behind the scenes" challenges, and even some of my private life during the interview.

    And while it was initially only meant for that core group of Renegade Warriors that were LIVE with me on the book launch event...

    Many of them reached out after and thanked me for opening up about some pretty dark experiences I've been through and said that they too had dealt with it.

    So as a celebration for hitting Bestseller in less than a day...

    And more importantly, to share my vulnerable dark moments in the hopes that it gives others a glimmer of hope for themselves in their journey with type 1 diabetes....

    Today's episode is a compilation of the interview questions from my book launch event that cover:

    1. Why I wrote the book and who it's for
    2. The hardest chapter to write
    3. My favorite blood sugar formula
    4. Tricks and tips for exercise and type 1 diabetes
    5. And so much more.

    I hope this helps you out, and I truly hope you enjoy as much as those who attended did.


    >> LISTEN NOW
    Purchase your copy TODAY!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDp
    To join the Warrior's Tribe+ for more exclusive access to T1D experts like this, go to https://thewarriorstribe.com/go2

    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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.

    26 November 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Glucose Mastery: Unraveling the Mystery of Sugars with Dr. Sheri Colberg, PhD

    Did you know that juice is no longer considered the best way to treat low blood sugars?!

    In today's episode we went down the rabbit hole of rabbit holes on everything glucose, metabolism, low treatments (and why you've been making life more difficult than necessary), and so much more.

    We even went into some behind the scenes stuff that I know you'll love, as this was initially meant only as a private training for my clients!

    Enjoy, learn, and happy blood sugars!


    >> LISTEN NOW

    To join the Warrior's Tribe+ for more exclusive access to T1D experts like this, go to https://thewarriorstribe.com/go2

    Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1

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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.

    19 November 2024, 8:00 pm
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