Best FTF Warrior Podcasts (2024)

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Stop Crying Over Diabetes (My Diagnosis Revisited) 22:34

3d ago22:34

22:34

Through a recent experience that left me bloodied and bruised, I had a flashback to the day I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes... And I recalled the moment that even though I wanted to give up and go cry in a corner - there was one thing that helped me to stand strong and keep. Moving. Forward. In today's episode you'll learn how I stay motivated…

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T1D Beware: This Makes Insulin Work TOO Fast 21:50

10d ago21:50

21:50

There are a LOT of things that impact blood sugars... But I recently learned about a situation where insulin changes how it works, and it was SCARY. On a recent mountain biking trip in the mountains I experienced a bit of the blood sugar roller coaster - enough to make me question if I'd make it out of the forest (because I was by myself). In today…

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Dr. Biamonte Exposes Hidden Health Dangers: Must-Know Tips for Diabetics 56:00

17d ago56:00

56:00

Our blood may hold the secrets to unlocking our health, and as T1D's it's critical we understand these when managing blood sugars. In today's episode, I decided to share a private interview that I did for my clients recently, as they said it was wildly helpful and eye opening. In this interview, we discuss nutrition from differing perspectives, blo…

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My Coach Told Me To Tell You This (T1D Warning) 25:53

24d ago25:53

25:53

I'll be the first to admit when I can't do something on my own... and the time has come for me to put my pride aside and hire an Ironman coach... On DAY ONE he blew my mind so much that we're making it into a podcast episode... 3 things that I picked up from him that have a direct link to YOUR T1D management - if you're looking to make real progres…

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My New Mantra For T1D Resilience 21:13

1M ago21:13

21:13

T1D is HARD, relentless, and challenging - so I came up with a new mantra that honestly, gave me my 'mojo' back through some really difficult times. If that sounds foreign, a mantra is a phrase that you can use in challenging times to remind you of your strength. It gives you hope. It makes you feel superhuman. And in today's episode, I share a rec…

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Sick and Traveling with T1D: Avoid My Dangerous Mistakes 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

7 years ago, I almost died in Paris France from a low - last week I went back to face my fears... And it was more challenging than I expected. In today's episode, I share the "diabetes trifecta of danger" that nearly wrecked my blood sugars (and my trip) while traveling through Greece for my buddy's wedding. If you've ever experienced rough blood s…

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From Despair To Hope, How Shirley Transformed Her Type 1 Diabetes In Under 8 Weeks 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

I asked Shirley to share the ins and outs of her journey from struggle to success through our T1D program, and she did not disappoint... We had an incredible chat about how hard things used to be (and some of the realities we face with type 1 diabetes)... And she details her amazing A1C and time in range secrets that she turned around in less than …

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The Type 1 Diabetes Death Sentence 19:05

2M ago19:05

19:05

This is our reality - type 1 diabetes still holds the potential to be a death sentence... Even for me. No matter how well controlled, no matter how restricted or "safe" we try to be... All it takes is one bad day and a few wrong choices, and we're done. In today's episode, we respectfully discuss a recent death of a type 1 and the two important per…

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I ran out of insulin in the jungle (T1D Nightmare) 23:16

2M ago23:16

23:16

Forced experimentation: I took a new insulin that I’d never had before out of desperation… If diabetes has taught me one thing, it’s the skill of adaptation (and “rolling with it”). I didn’t plan on running out of insulin, definitely not taking a mystery insulin in the middle of the jungle, and certainly not the bonus lesson that a stumbled across …

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The Unseen Dangers of Type 1 Diabetes 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

New fear unlocked: my wife and I got sucked out to sea in a Hawaiian rip current... And it opened my mind to something that we as type 1 diabetics face nearly every day... An unseen danger, that if gone unnoticed, could spell disaster (or worse), with blood sugars. In today's episode, I felt it was important to share something that could save a few…

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How "Diabetes Math" Predicted Perfect Blood Sugars - T1D Serina S. Shares All 18:31

2M ago18:31

18:31

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 …

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My "diabetes dosing decision" that got me through an Ironman 70.3 25:08

3M ago25:08

25:08

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. >> LIS…

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What My Daughter's Hospital Stay Taught Me About T1D 25:32

3M ago25:32

25:32

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…

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Are You Taking Your Insulin Wrong? 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

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…

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Is Your Blood Sugar Wacky? | Try These 5 Easy Diabetes Tips 34:16

3M ago34:16

34:16

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 …

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Don't be fearless with diabetes, try this instead 34:30

4M ago34:30

34:30

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 wor…

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If you lack this trait, diabetes is harder for you 24:50

4M ago24:50

24:50

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 …

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My Anxiety with T1D: 3 Counterintuitive Solutions I Discovered 27:35

4M ago27:35

27:35

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 anxi…

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My T1D "Seizure" In the Ocean 20:21

4M ago20:21

20:21

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

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It's never been about the blood sugars (fix this instead) 22:14

5M ago22:14

22:14

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 controll…

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The worst exercise for your blood sugars 24:40

5M ago24:40

24:40

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 …

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Fill This Critical Role On Your Diabetes Care Team ASAP 20:55

5M ago20:55

20:55

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…

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The "Anti-Overwhelm Method" For T1D's Who Want Easy Blood Sugars 18:38

5M ago18:38

18:38

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 …

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How I Burned Fat Fast With Diabetes 23:48

5M ago23:48

23:48

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… B…

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14 Years T1D, And I'm Just Now Learning THIS?! 22:15

6M ago22:15

22:15

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…

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This "Blood Sugar Blind Spot" Is Killing You Slowly 19:05

6M ago19:05

19:05

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 learnin…

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Blood Sugar Control Vs Blood Sugar FREEDOM 24:46

6M ago24:46

24:46

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 >>Listen Now Grab your…

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Balance Blood Sugars FAST with this Counterintuitive Trick 17:34

6M ago17:34

17:34

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. >>Listen Now Grab your 90% Time In Range GU…

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A Heart to Heart with my Type 1 Diabetes (Obsession vs Burnout) 21:26

7M ago21:26

21:26

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 no…

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Can I Keep 100% Time In Range For A FULL Week? 27:46

7M ago27:46

27:46

Is it possible to stay 100% in range as a type 1 diabetic... for 7 consecutive days?! Follow the story to see IF I make it, and hear some "harsh reality" lessons learned along the way. >> LISTEN NOW Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show …

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These 3 Things Will Lower Blood Sugars (WITHOUT Medication) 14:26

7M ago14:26

14:26

While out for a run in the mountains over Thanksgiving, I literally thought I was having a heart attack… Thankfully that wasn’t the case, but it shed light on an incredibly important blood sugar lesson… The hidden variables are often the ones that frustrate and scare us the most. In today’s episode, I share the 3 “blood sugar savers” that will help…

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How Kristie B. Solved Her Diabetes In Under ONE Week 27:37

7M ago27:37

27:37

What if it were possible to "fix" blood sugars in less than a week? What if you could have just one or two strategies "click" in your mind that made diabetes finally become more stable and predictable? In today's interview episode, Kristie shares her exact steps to SKYROCKET her time in range as a type 1 diabetic... And she even shares a few "golde…

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The Future of T1D Technology with Justin "Diabetech" Eastzer 1:00:41

8M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

For World Diabetes Day, I’ve brought on a special guest to our podcast today, his name is Justin (aka. Diabete_Tech).‌ In case you’ve never heard of him… ‌ Ever since being diagnosed with Type One Diabetes – Justin has been OBSESSED with learning all about the best technologies out there for Diabetes, and what’s to come within the next 5-10 years… …

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My Favorite Blood Sugar Equation 17:19

8M ago17:19

17:19

What if the solution to blood sugar madness was staring you right in the face, and all you had to do was use it? We talk about blood sugar “numbers” all the time…But never about the grand picture of “diabetes equations”... It’s time to put an end to the mystery blood sugars and shine a light on how to fix blood sugars. In today’s episode, I break d…

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How Taking LESS Insulin Doubled Chris' Time In Range From 50% To 90%+ [T1D] 27:31

8M ago27:31

27:31

From 50% time in range & 8.0 A1C to 80-90% in time range and 6.3 A1C. ‌ Yep you read that right. ‌ Chris was diagnosed with Diabetes 15 years ago… ‌ After taking a few medications, he was prescribed Insulin by his endo. ‌ That didn’t work well enough. ‌ So the doc recommended the Medtronic pump…failed. ‌ Tslim with Dexcom…failed. ‌ All his exciteme…

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Inside the Mind of a Parent with a T1D Child: Interview with Maureen Petersen, MD 49:37

8M ago49:37

49:37

Maureen Petersen, MD shares all about the differences between parenting a type 1 and living with type 1… As well as what it was like to BE a general pediatrician… and then go through the diagnosis of her child feeling just as helpless (initially). What was most curious though, was the mindset components that we were able to compare between our very…

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Unknown Diabetes Killer Revealed 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

I had THREE completely different “emergencies” hit me in the last week… And each and every one of them reminded me of ONE lesson that I had to learn the hard way with diabetes over the last decade… (hint: it nearly killed me multiple times) What’s crazy though, is that I see this one threat impacting the majority of T1D’s that I speak with… And wha…

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Nutritionist and ICU Nurse (Siblings) Discuss “Best Practices” For Type 1 Diabetics 40:55

9M ago40:55

40:55

In today’s heart-warming episode between T1D siblings, we dove into our exact (and opposite) methods for eating endless buffets of delicious foods while on a cruise… Navigating all the fun activities with insulin on board… And a secret tip for anyone that makes it to the end of the episode for how we stayed in range for just about all of it ;) >> L…

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The “Diabetes Dosing Decision” That Balanced My Blood Sugars 17:48

9M ago17:48

17:48

Type 1 Diabetes gets hard with sleep deprivation, 4 a.m. workouts, 14 hour conference days, first time traveling with a toddler, and the list goes on… Yet because of one "Diabetes Dosing Decision" I was able to hit a few 100% time in range days… And average out for the week at 95% time in range. I'm sharing a new method in today's podcast episode t…

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Back to school with T1D: School Nurse REVEALS ALL! 43:15

9M ago43:15

43:15

Whether you’re in school, your kid is in school, or you feel like you’re getting schooled by T1D… This episode has a few twists and turns that I think you’ll find useful and interesting. While today’s episode was made with parents of T1D kiddos in mind, I made sure to include a few golden nuggets that all T1D’s alike will find helpful… (Including m…

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Fix Blood Sugars With This Simple CGM Secret 20:54

9M ago20:54

20:54

In our Warrior’s Inner Circle (my highest level of client coaching), we’re currently working on a single goal with a friendly competition…To see who can hit the most 100% time in range days in a month. If you wear a CGM, this one’s especially important for you to listen in on. Because in today’s podcast episode I share the 4 steps that I'll be usin…

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How I SOLVED My Blood Sugar Problems In 4 Easy Steps 12:00

10M ago12:00

12:00

Solve one problem and you create a new problem… The never-ending cycle of life (and type 1 diabetes) never ceases to disappoint. But what if “problems” with blood sugars actually gave us the answers needed to fix them? In today’s quick and punchy episode I share my 3 steps that I used to find stability in blood sugars (plus a bonus step to ensure m…

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I Found Out My Doctor Sabotaged My A1C 15:14

10M ago15:14

15:14

In today’s podcast episode, we cover something quite disturbing… How to identify IF you can trust your doctor’s advice… Alongside an example from my life when I found out I was unknowingly sabotaging my own diabetes as well. It all comes down to this thing called subconscious “L.O.A.” decisions… And if you’re not aware of it - it might be the ONE t…

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I Got Diagnosed With Diabetes... Again? 20:53

10M ago20:53

20:53

There are few times in life that we’re given a “try again” option… Especially when it comes to diabetes. There’s something special I wanted to share with you in today’s episode, and I hope you’ll find it helpful… A little “second chance” moment I had with my type 1 diabetes that opened my eyes to something that changed my life (and diabetes decisio…

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What Fasting Blood Glucose Says About Your Insulin Resistance 10:44

10M ago10:44

10:44

Last week, I had polar opposite blood sugar responses on back to back days… Day 1: dropping blood sugars and buckets of carbs to avoid going low… Day 2: skyrocketing blood sugars and boatloads of insulin to avoid staying high… And only after analyzing the data was I able to find this “secret hack” that pinpointed my insulin resistance, predicted bl…

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NEW Discovery: The Shocking Impact Of Barometric Pressure On Blood Sugars 37:28

11M ago37:28

37:28

Find out in today’s episode if you’re one of the few T1D's that is at increased risk of low and high blood sugars… as a direct result of the weather... And what you can do to protect yourself as you listen to this jaw-dropping interview with Colleen about the impact of Barometric Pressure on Blood Sugars. >> LISTEN NOW Grab your free ticket to this…

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This One Shift Saved Me From Diabetes Complications 19:41

11M ago19:41

19:41

In today's episode you'll learn… The story about "non-compliant T1D" version of me (and what "flipped the switch" to turn it all around for me) The story about a complication during my surgery last week (and how the doc got past it) My secret for identifying "unseen" blood sugar threats before they cause permanent damage It got a little vulnerable …

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I FIRED My Doctor And My Endo Left Me (You'll Never Guess Why!) 20:54

11M ago20:54

20:54

Even if doctors were PERFECT, we'd still need to figure out the "in between" and unpredictable real life scenarios that living with type 1 diabetes incurs. In today's podcast episode I share… My reasoning for firing my doctor last week (and what red flags to look out for in your medical team) My process and considerations for finding a new one (tha…

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I Took Too Much Vitamin Sea (And THIS Happened To My Blood Sugars) 20:11

11M ago20:11

20:11

Supplements for healthier living are great and all (especially with T1D), but without this one “out of the box” thinking strategy Matt's about to teach you… There’s not a vitamin that can save you. Diabetes is complex and requires a “new” method of thinking to match our current set of technology and ever changing blood sugar variables… And in today…

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How Should Insulin On Board Be Calculated Differently With Spontaneity? 17:34

12M ago17:34

17:34

Master insulin on board calculations and you’ve solved half of the “game” with type 1 diabetes. For YEARS, IOB (insulin on board) was causing me so much pain and frustration without me even knowing why… And in today’s podcast episode, I break down one of my most simplest (and life-changing) blood sugar formula pieces to show exactly how I calculate…

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