FTF Warrior

Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte

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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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FTF Warrior

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Health

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www.ftfwarrior.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

How To Make The Most Out Of Your Endo Appointment 17.11.2020

I just had my telemedicine appointment with my endo... Here's how it went, what I learned, and what you can do to set yourself up for success... Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stab...

Back To Basics (Hitting RESET On Blood Sugars) 10.11.2020

The last few days have been rough... here's what I learned and how I "reset" my blood sugars. Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- 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 hos...

7 Small Changes To Lower Your A1C (T1D Edition!) 03.11.2020

Decided to  share a  video from our YouTube Channel on how you can lower your A1C without losing  your mind.  Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- 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 ho...

How To *START* Working Out With T1D (after taking some time off) 27.10.2020

With my recent... "break" from exercise, I wanted to run an experiment... What happens when a type 1 diabetic STARTS to exercise after a significant amount of time off?  Listen in to learn what scary experiences I had... Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all...

RANT: How To Be A "Good" Student (T1D Version) 20.10.2020

Ever wondered what it takes to reach your goals?   What about knowing the ONE characteristic that will determine your personal level of success with any program, book, or class? Matt goes over something that HIS mentor taught him recently... Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This s...

How Increasing Your Activity Can Impact Your Blood Sugars... 13.10.2020

Ever wondered what happens when you introduce a massive change to your exercise? Whether increasing or decreasing total exercise, it's important to keep this in mind for your blood sugars. Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes,...

What Happens To Blood Sugars When We Stop Exercising? 06.10.2020

Ever wondered what happens when you introduce a massive change to your exercise? Whether increasing or decreasing total exercise, it's important to keep this in mind for your blood sugars. Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes,...

How to prevent (or treat) DKA In Type 1 Diabetes 28.09.2020

Today Matt interviews Stephanie Johnson, MS about the signs of DKA and how to prevent and/or treat it! Medical Disclaimer: Stephanie Johnson is not a medical professional and anything she says is based on her own personal experience and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition.  She does not represent Matt Vande Vegte or FTF Warrior LLC in any way. Please consult your medical...

Using My 80/20 Blood Sugar Formula In Real Life! 22.09.2020

Today Matt walks through (AND EXPLAINS) exactly how he uses his blood sugar formula to PREDICT blood sugars, alongside his T1D sister.  Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- 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 blo...

Blood Sugar Prep For Surgery... and a COVID Test 15.09.2020

Matt's getting double surgery in a few days.... and had to get a COVID test before hand (in addition to a bunch of other labs). He talks over his strategies pre-surgery, and why he has no fear going into it.  Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life w...

Stop "Learning" about T1D, and do this one thing ASAP 08.09.2020

Matt goes over a lesson he learned while learning to drive a stick shift in the muddy backcountry of Oregon... And how getting uncomfortable with your T1D can lead to massive success. Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understan...

How Micro-Managing My T1D Made It Easier To Control 01.09.2020

Have you ever wondered WHEN you should start taking action with your blood sugars? Is there a magic starting point for when to take insulin or eat sugar? Matt dives into what you might be getting wrong with your blood sugar management strategy and how to set yourself up for success. (This is NOT medical advice) Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesin...

Understanding Insulin On Board (IOB): Your Guide 25.08.2020

What is insulin on board? How do you use it for good while avoiding potentially dangerous situations? Matt dives into what you might be getting wrong with your insulin dosing and how to set yourself up for success. (This is NOT medical advice) Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This...

Basal Rates, Bolus Ratios, and Correction Factors... EXPLAINED! 18.08.2020

What is basal insulin? What is bolus insulin? What is a correction factor and are you doing it correctly? Matt dives into what you might be getting wrong with your insulin dosing and what the differences are between them. (This is NOT medical advice) Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast...

Why The Pre-Bolus Might Be Your Worst Enemy... 11.08.2020

What is a pre-bolus? Are you doing it correctly? Matt dives into what you might be getting wrong with your insulin dosing. (This is NOT medical advice) Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to st...

"Motivation" Is Garbage. Here's What To Do Instead... 04.08.2020

There are 2 types of motivation in your life... Matt explains why they are both crap, and the single best thing you can do about it. Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- 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...

Interviewing Scuba Diver And T1D Influencer Jillian R! 28.07.2020

Jillian R. talks about how she defies the odds and lives life to the fullest with type 1 diabetes.  Follow her on Instagram (and just about every other social media platform) here: https://instagram.com/t1dchick Grab your free training on stable and predictable blood sugars here: https://diabetesinaction.com ---------   Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life w...

Discover Your Blood Sugar Superpower 21.07.2020

There are over 40 reasons why I (OR you) could dip out of being "in range" with our blood sugars... Unfortunately, I found out the hard way over the weekend just how terrible one of the mysterious blood sugar variables can be... Take Action In Your Life Right Now: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type...

How I Accidentally Achieved "Non-Diabetic" Blood Sugars Over The Weekend... 14.07.2020

We went on a weekend road trip... And I noticed a trend in my blood sugars and insulin needs that you need to know about. Take Action In Your Life Right Now: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- 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 Vegt...

How Isolation Affected My Blood Sugars 07.07.2020

Isolation hasn't been easy on any of us... But I noticed a trend in my blood sugars and insulin needs that you need to know about. Take Action In Your Life Right Now: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- 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 M...

How An Upset Stomach Caused Me To Rethink My Diabetes... 30.06.2020

The stomach ache that I've had for the last few weeks ended up teaching me an incredible lesson about my T1D that I want to share with you today... Take Action In Your Life Right Now: https://diabetesinaction.com ---------   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 g...

Professional Athlete Lauren Salko Talks T1D 23.06.2020

Listen in as I interview professional athlete, Lauren Salko, talk about her training styles, type 1 diabetes management, and plans for the Olympics! Follow Lauren Here: https://laurensalko.com https://instagram.com/skiersalko   ---------   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 s...

Why Do Chores Drop Blood Sugars? 16.06.2020

Blood sugars are impacted by a wide variety of variables, but which ones come into play with household chores? Even more, WHY does that happen? Get more info on my free training here: CLICK HERE: https://diabetesinaction.com   ---------   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 su...

This T1D Mindset Hack Will Save Your Life 09.06.2020

I believe STRONGLY in the power of mindset, but there's ONE thing you might be doing wrong that could mess up your entire T1D future. Get more info on my free training here: CLICK HERE: https://diabetesinaction.com   ---------   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 f...

The Secret To Foot Care As A Diabetic (And How To Avoid DFUs) 02.06.2020

Matt partnered with a non-profit organization to bring you some mind-blowing stats and a message of hope surrounding Diabetic Foot Ulcers and so much more! Follow Matt on YouTube here: CLICK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior?sub_confirmation=1   ---------   Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and ho...

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