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.
What does well-being truly mean, and once we achieve it what’s next? There are a multitude of tools and paths we may use on our journey to complete wellness. Whether you’re using acupuncture, nutrition, exercise, or meditation, there is no one-size-fits-all formula. Let’s have a conversation and share stories of healing in order to make connections and reach higher levels of understanding. Foti Sardelis is the owner of Anthos Acupuncture & Herbal clinic in Birmingham Alabama founded in 2016. ...
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We Called 9-1-1 (Lets Talk Blood Sugars...)
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Title says it all. We called 9-1-1 and I'd like to discuss how we navigated the "event" with T1D blood sugars to consider. Grab your free advanced T1D training 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 stabili…
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Case Study: Kelly And 6 Y/o T1D Son Achieve 95% Time In Range With LESS Effort Or Worry!!
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Matt interviews former client (and program graduate) Kelly about her experience and strategies used to improve her son's diabetes, Lucas (age 6) and his quality of life skyrocketed! Listen now to this riveting special episode. Grab the free T1D training that got Kelly her start here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My P…
Whether it's burnout or just exhaustion, we all wish we had a day we could take a vacation from our diabetes... In today's episode, Matt discusses strategies for exactly that. Grab your spot on the waitlist before it fills up here: https://renegadenewsletter.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life …
Every diabetic has 3 levels of their diabetes management, though many will never reach true "ownership". Listen to today's episode to learn about the differences at each stage of type 1 diabetes. Grab your spot on the waitlist before it fills up here: https://renegadenewsletter.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is …
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How To Add New Skills To Your "Diabetes Toolbelt"
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While FINALLY moving in, Matt discovered a hidden secret that unveiled a blood sugar secret left dormant for far too many years... Grab your free ticket to the advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuatio…
While it may seem "too easy", this tip has changed Matt's life with diabetes burnout AND maintaining stable blood sugars. Grab your free ticket to advanced T1D training 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 t…
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"Ready Is A Lie" (3 T1D Breakthrough Steps)
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The fastest (and easiest) way to get "unstuck" with blood sugars is to follow these 3 steps TODAY. Grab your free ticket to advanced T1D training 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 …
This new perspective on a simple rule may change the way you look at your diabetes... forever. Grab your free T1D support group access here: CLICK HERE --------- 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 …
This new perspective on a simple plant may change the way you look at your diabetes... forever. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket 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 go…
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The Diabetes "Bump In The Night" That Almost Took Me Out...
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Matt had a very unexpected and painful scare in the middle of the night and wanted to help others avoid this dangerous event, listen to isolate your type 1 diabetes "risk factors" now. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with …
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The Diabetes Sprint (Your Rapid Growth Plan)
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Matt discusses the power behind a diabetes "sprint" and HOW to determine if that's what you need for your blood sugars right now. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket 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…
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Identifying And Fixing Your Blood Sugar "Vulnerabilities"
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Coming off of a pretty bad bike crash, Matt shares an epiphany that uncovered some diabetes "secrets" that you'll love to know. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket 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 s…
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Case Study: Robin R. Shares Her Top 3 T1D Breakthroughs And Program Takeaways
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While discussing her experiences and "ah-ha" moments of our coaching program, Robin shares her big 3 lightbulb moments with you. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket 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 …
Sometimes T1D sneaks up and smacks you around. Here's Matt's top tip for beating diabetes in a fair (or unfair) fight. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket 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 …
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Should You Use This Blood Sugar "Quick Fix"?
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You've got two weeks until your next endo/doctor appointment to fix your blood sugars, what do you do? Matt shares some insider info in today's episode... Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding…
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5 "Back To [T1D] Basics" That Saved Me (And My Blood Sugars)
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In the midst of absolute CHAOS, Matt shares how he's keeping 97% time in range averages without losing his mind... Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket 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…
After watching a tear-jerker of a movie, Matt shares a principle for life (and T1D) that could change everything for you... Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket 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 stabi…
Matt just got back from a trip and shares some packing tips and tricks that saved him from some dangerous diabetes situations in today's episode. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuat…
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The #1 Blood Sugar [Destructive] Habit I See...
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Your subconscious habits can make or break your diabetes management. In today's episode, Matt breaks down how you can identify and reset some of these in your life. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, und…
Your subconscious habits can make or break your diabetes management. In today's episode, Matt breaks down how you can identify and reset some of these in your life. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://thewarriorstribe.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, u…
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The T1D "Snowball Effect" With Blood Sugars
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Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to build new habits with diabetes management? In today's episode, Matt covers one strategy that helps him to make radical change in a single day. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://thrivewithdiabetessummit.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all abou…
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How To Avoid The Diabetic "Crash And Burn" Cycle
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In today's episode, Matt recalls a nearly detrimental car 'incident' that reminded him of the "Crash and burn" cycle that many of us T1D's experience. Walk through this thought process with him as he explores strategies to stay on top of our diabetes. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to th…
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T1D Nutritional Deep Dive On "Fake Sugars" And Fiber with Bridget Wood, RD
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With special guest Bridget Wood, RD on to chat about her diabetes (and her career with T1D and nutrition), Matt and she dive into some incredibly interesting topics surrounding dosing for fake sugars, fiber, and more. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://thrivewithdiabetessummit.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podca…
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Nalani Hunsaker PA-C Talks T1D Pregnancy, Insulin Timing, And A Special Announcement!
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With special guest Nalani Hunsaker on to chat about her diabetes (and her career with T1D), Matt and she dive into some incredibly interesting topics surrounding changing insulin needs and her strategies for her patients. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://thrivewithdiabetessummit.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas p…
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3 Tips For Stable Blood Sugars When Life Gets Chaotic
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This last month has been nothing short of crazy in the Vande Vegte household. In today's episode, Matt shares his strategies for keeping blood sugars from becoming ANOTHER hectic part of life with them in range. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all ab…
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I Got Covid As A Diabetic (And Experimented With My Blood Sugars)
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Matt got COVID and has had some messy blood sugars as a result... but he's here to share details behind the experience, including EXACT insulin strategies used. Grab your ticket to the T1D Webclass here: https://t1duniversity.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understandi…
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T1D Sickness And A New Perspective On Life?
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Matt got SUPER sick and has had some messy blood sugars as a result... but also learned an important lesson about type 1 diabetes. Listen in to find out what it is. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understandi…
What if you could actually ask Santa for type 1 diabetes "gifts", what would you ask for? Matt dives into what you should be asking for, and how to use this to actually benefit your blood sugars... Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life …
There's a reason that there's no "perfect" diabetes management strategy. Matt dives into WHY and what you can do about it. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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…
Matt shares a recent "ah-ha" moment about his type 1 diabetes and how his newborn daughter helped him learn this lesson. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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 b…
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Newborn Parenting And Type 1 Diabetes (Full Story)
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I became a father last week, my blood sugars have been... interesting so far. Here's the full story. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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.…
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I Threw The "Diabetes Rulebook" Out The Window... Here's Why You Should Too
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3 "rules" that your doctor taught you wrong on diagnosis day... Here's why and what you can do about it. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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 g…
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How To Personalize Your Diabetes Management
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Diabetes isn't a cookie-cutter plan, and it's time our medical team learned that. It's about so much more than your A1C. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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 b…
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When Diabetes Gets Tough, We Get Tougher (#NDAM Special)
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If you're having a rough diabetes day, week, or year, you need to hear this message. Be sure to complete the action items from the video over on YouTube (https://youtu.be/JIb0OJxUk6U) Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 di…
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I Ran Out Of Insulin, But Stayed In Range? Here's My Analysis...
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DISCLAIMER: If you listen closely, I DID eventually change my pump site and get the insulin flowing again. Matt ran out of insulin in the middle of running errands. Here's his analysis of how he stayed in range without letting this unplanned mishap derail his entire day. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Wel…
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2 (And A Half) Ways Your T1D Doctor Is Failing You
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Your doctor doesn't know everything, we know that. Let's dive into how YOU can know why they might be failing you, and what you can do about it. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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…
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3 Key Factors For Stable Blood Sugars After ANY Meal
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Matt (Nutritionist living with T1D) shares his secrets after trying out many of the popular T1D diets. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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 goo…
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Should Type 1 Diabetics Go STRICT Vegan? (High Carb Adventures)
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Matt (Nutritionist living with T1D) shares his brutally honest thoughts (pros and cons) on the "Vegan" LFWFPB diet for Type 1 Diabetes. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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 s…
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Is The Keto Diet Right For A Type 1 Diabetic?
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Matt (Nutritionist living with T1D) shares his brutally honest thoughts (pros and cons) on the "Keto" diet for Type 1 Diabetes. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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…
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My Thoughts on "Low Carb" for T1D (Pros vs Cons)
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Matt (Nutritionist living with T1D) shares his brutally honest thoughts (pros and cons) on the "low carb" diet for Type 1 Diabetes. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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 stabi…
How to eat what you want, when you want it (as a T1D) comes down to a choice between TWO options. Learn about your best strategy today... Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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…
Which "diet" is truly best for someone living with type 1 diabetes? Is there just ONE? Matt dives deep into what you should be considering before eating that next bite... Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, under…
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My Journey To 100% Time In Range (T1D Trials)
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Different "Levels" of time in range require different skill sets. Matt dives into what it took to get to 70%, 80%, 90% and BEYOND. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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 stabil…
Have you ever messed up with your pre-bolus at mealtime and either gone too low or too high? Listen in on Matt's embarrassing mistake... Free Resources: Https://fearlessdiabetic.com Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diab…
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Laundromat Secret To "Cleaner" Blood Sugars
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You should definitely wash your sheets regularly, but what about blood sugar "washes"? Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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 host is …
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Do Blood Sugars Actually Impact Your Mood?
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Blood sugars, mood swings, and how to stay in range. Let's dive in. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass 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 host is Matt Vande Vegte is…
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T1D Foundations: What You Might Have Missed
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There are 3 distinct levels that stick out to Matt as "worthy of sharing" that he would share with someone that was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes THAT DAY vs decades and decades ago. Tune in and take some notes. Grab his resources mentioned in this episode here: Free T1D Virtual Summit: Https://fearlessdiabetic.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon …
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3 Lessons I've Learned From A Decade Of Type 1 Diabetes
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There are 3 distinct lessons that stick out to Matt as "worthy of sharing" that he's forced to remember as he chats with someone that was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes THAT DAY. Tune in and take notes. Grab his resources mentioned in this episode here: Trending Health Journal: Https://trendinghealthjournal.com Free T1D Virtual Summit: Https://fear…
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Are You Wasting Your Time On T1D? (3 Types of T1D "Work")
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There are 3 distinct categories of "work" when it comes to type 1 diabetes... Let's make sure that you're working smarter, not harder... Grab his advanced strategies T1D training at: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, a…
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Retroactive Analysis: Identifying Blood Sugar "Hot Spots"
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A sneak peek into how Matt approaches his own blood sugars through the unique perspective of a ROUGH blood sugar day. Let's see what went wrong... Grab his advanced strategies T1D training at: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluct…