Episodes
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 90% Time In Range GUARANTEE here: steadybloodsugars.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL...
Published 12/26/23
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 GUARANTEE here: steadybloodsugars.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1...
Published 12/19/23
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 not hit the target.) Admittedly, it required a TON of effort and mental strain.‌ But, this entire experience not only taught me how to have an...
Published 12/12/23
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 is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt...
Published 12/05/23
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 to lower your fasting blood sugar levels WHILE improving quality of life… >> LISTEN NOW Grab your free report to the advanced T1D training...
Published 11/28/23
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 "golden nuggets" that she believes are most helpful for anyone looking for more control and freedom with diabetes. Enjoy! >> LISTEN NOW Grab...
Published 11/21/23
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… ‌ If you want to stay ahead of the curve, and learn about the technologies out there that help make your life a little easier while living with...
Published 11/14/23
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 down my favorite blood sugar equation, why I use it, and how it can be modeled in your life (if you want more stable blood sugars) Enjoy! Grab...
Published 11/07/23
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 excitement, thinking it’ll all go away – has been a challenge for the past 15 years. ‌ He was failed…by so-called experts. ‌ Until… ‌ Welp…I’ll save...
Published 10/31/23
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 different perspectives (and methods). This episode is sure to open your mind and deliver a “gold rush” of ideas and strategies. And if you...
Published 10/24/23
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 what makes it even more dangerous is that many of them don’t even know it’s there… (Until it’s too late). If you’ve ever wondered if diabetes...
Published 10/17/23
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 ;) >> LISTEN NOW Grab your 90% Time In Range GUARANTEE here: https://fixmybloodsugars.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!!...
Published 10/10/23
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 that breaks down the exact framework I followed, and how simple it is to use for anyone like you. >> LISTEN NOW Grab your 90% Time In...
Published 10/03/23
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 my personal favorite - IOB Calculations) and even “504 plans”… The best part? The person I interviewed is a nurse from our very own email...
Published 09/26/23
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 using to hit my first ever 7 day streak at 100% time in range. >> LISTEN NOW Grab your 90% Time In Range GUARANTEE...
Published 09/19/23
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 more “fun” in life with diabetes)... And you’ll also hear a story that I really didn’t want to share about a recent infestation in our house...
Published 09/12/23
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 thing holding you back from finally getting blood sugars (and life) more controlled. Coming off of a week-long cruise vacation, this episode...
Published 09/05/23
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 decisions) forever - and for the better. I even shared a few resources that helped me see the many different methods for managing blood sugars that are...
Published 08/29/23
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 blood glucose numbers, and a strategy to stay stable on chaotic days… It all boils down to patterns and triggers. I show you everything you need...
Published 08/22/23
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 advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL...
Published 08/15/23
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 damageIt got a little vulnerable towards the end, so hold on to your hats… it's a wild ride.  >> LISTEN NOW Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training...
Published 08/08/23
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 (that doesn't suck)How I became my own doctor years ago so that things like this don't phase me or throw my blood sugars for a wild ride. >>...
Published 08/01/23
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’s fresh new video episode Matt covers his dosing decisions, strategic snacks for exercise, and a meal-time blunder that left his blood sugars...
Published 07/25/23
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 IOB… While reducing the risk of lows… And increasing the FUN I’m able to have in life (by saying YES to more spontaneous invites with family and...
Published 07/18/23
What if there was a way to actually live with type 1 diabetes ON autopilot? In today’s podcast episode, Matt walks through a recent “crash landing” that he had following his triathlon lows… And of course, what he had to do to get the “autopilot” setting with his diabetes back in action.  Listen Now! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1...
Published 07/11/23