Pardon My Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes with Matt Vande Vegte — Podkast

T1D Case Study: She Has Better Control With Blood Sugars Automated? 02.06.2026 28min

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! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&am...

Type 1 Diabetes: How I Got Insurance To Reverse Their Decision (And The 5-Word Trick That Fixed It) 26.05.2026 22min

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. I broke down exactly what I did in this video — step by step — because this is somet...

Why Her Blood Sugars Finally Became Predictable After 47 Years 19.05.2026 32min

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 Watch this inspiring journey of thriving with T1D, not just surviving. 💪🩸 >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purch...

I Mastered Blood Sugar at Disneyland 12.05.2026 25min

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! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.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 ...

How I Stay in Range Anywhere (Diabetes Strategy) 05.05.2026 21min

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! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https...

This Is Why Your Blood Sugar Feels Out of Control 28.04.2026 13min

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… but it is your problem to figure out. Diabetes doesn’t care about your plans — but neither does resilience. 💪 Keep showing up. Keep adjusting...

This Is Why Your Blood Sugar Makes No Sense 21.04.2026 30min

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

How to Make Insulin Work Faster & Take Control of Blood Sugar 14.04.2026 22min

Insulin is slow… but you can make it work faster. If you’re living with Type 1, remember this: you have more control than you think. From pre-bolus to simple “accelerators” like walking or even a hot shower —small actions can make a big difference in your blood sugars. Stop just surviving. Start understanding. Start thriving. >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/...

How I Stayed in Control with Double Arrows Down 07.04.2026 23min

CGM says “double arrows down” while driving… what would you do? Most people panic… but there’s a better way. >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.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 Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com Free T1D Support Group Here: https://diabete...

Stop Nighttime Blood Sugar Crashes 31.03.2026 17min

Waking up LOW every night? 😩 It’s not always your insulin… Sometimes it’s your workout from HOURS ago That “2nd wave” of insulin sensitivity can hit while you sleep → causing unexpected lows Your blood sugars aren’t random. They’re clues. 🔥 Get curious, not frustrated 🔥 Learn your patterns 🔥 Take back control >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smi...

Why Am I Spiking When I Did Everything Right? 24.03.2026 17min

Even when you do everything right… blood sugar can still spike. 🤯 The truth? It’s not always about food. Sometimes it’s timing, activity, or even what you did days ago. Stop reacting. Start understanding the root cause. That’s how you take back control. 💪 Keep up the fight. 👊 >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.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_q...

Why Does Type 1 Diabetes Feel So Mentally Exhausting? 17.03.2026 59min

Living with Type 1 Diabetes isn’t just physical — it’s mental too. Imagine making hundreds of health decisions every single day… no breaks, no pauses, not even during sleep. From counting carbs to correcting blood sugar, it’s a constant balancing act that most people never see. The exhaustion is real. The burnout is real. And the strength it takes? Also very real. Be kind. Be understanding. And if you’re living with it — you’re doing better than you think. >> ENJO...

Is the Type 1 Diabetes Cure Finally Here? ft Katie Beth Hand 10.03.2026 1t 18min

What if the cure for Type 1 Diabetes is closer than we think? Scientists are making huge breakthroughs with stem cells and insulin-producing beta cells that could change how this disease is treated forever. In this powerful discussion with Katie Beth Hand, we also hear the real story of what it’s like living with Type 1 diabetes every single day. Hope, science, and the future of diabetes treatment—this is something worth watching. >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://...

Type 1 Diabetes Changed My Life (For the Better) 03.03.2026 25min

Optimistic people don’t ignore problems — they look for opportunity inside them. High blood sugar? Bad night of sleep? One of those diabetes days? You can spiral… or you can ask: “How can this work for me?” Your brain will find whatever you train it to look for. >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.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_quick...

Why Most Diabetes Advice Fails (Especially for Type 1) 24.02.2026 31min

If diabetes advice actually worked, you wouldn’t be second guessing every meal, every dose, every CGM number. 📉🤔 Most advice isn’t wrong — it’s incomplete. “Carbs are the enemy.” “Just pre-bolus.” “Exercise lowers blood sugar.” These fragments fail because diabetes is a layered, time-dependent system. ⏳ You’re not bad at diabetes. You’re not overthinking it. You just need context. 💡 >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom ...

When You Stop Trying, You Start Dying 17.02.2026 27min

As Type 1 diabetics, doing nothing isn’t neutral — it’s decline. There is no maintenance mode. Every single day we choose to intervene. We choose to fight. But this isn’t just about insulin and numbers. It’s burnout. Anxiety. Fear. Exhaustion. The mental weight no one sees. You can know what to do… and still struggle to do it if your mind isn’t in the right place. We’re diving deep into the Emotional Mechanics of Type 1 Diabetes. If you’d like to join the community and gain access...

Why Blood Sugar Has Nothing To Do With Food 11.02.2026 25min

We’re often told blood sugar is all about what we eat, but that’s only part of the story. Hormones, stress, sleep, and daily habits all play a major role in how our body manages glucose. >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.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-...

They Told Her Diabetes Can’t Be Controlled (Jean Kurtz) 03.02.2026 27min

They told her diabetes can’t be controlled. She almost believed them. After donating a kidney to her husband, Jean was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, sent home with insulin… and very little hope. Fear, restriction, guilt, and burnout followed. Until one mindset shift changed everything • Diabetes isn’t a life sentence. • Blood sugar isn’t pass/fail — it’s data. • Freedom is possible. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope — especially if you’re...

Why Blood Sugar Feels Random (And Why It Isn’t) 27.01.2026 30min

If you’ve ever done the same thing two days in a row and gotten completely different blood sugar results, this is for you. That “randomness” isn’t failure—it’s missing context. I break down why blood sugar feels unpredictable and how understanding timelines can reduce burnout and anxiety with diabetes. >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.com Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPD...

Fighting T1D From the Inside 13.01.2026 19min

What if the reason your blood sugars aren’t improving… isn’t carbs, insulin, or bad luck? What if it’s because you’ve been reacting instead of taking control? This might be uncomfortable to hear—but it matters. I used to make excuses too. Until I stopped. Now I’ve been 99% time in range for 6 months, dropped my A1C to 5.7, and barely deal with lows. Not by restricting my life— But by getting proactive instead of reactive. Most people are taught how to respond to blood sugars. Almost no on...