My Blood Sugar Crashed—and It Wasn’t Food or Insulin (Cold Exposure, Stress Hormones, Muscle Shivering)

I wasn’t exercising… but my blood sugar was dropping. Cold weather. Stress. Shivering. And a lesson I didn’t expect to learn. Last weekend, I sang in a church choir for the first time — in front of 2,800 people — and my blood sugar behaved in a way that completely surprised me. I did everything “right,” yet my numbers kept falling. Instead of panicking, I stayed curious… and what I discovered changed how I think about stress, cold exposure, and blood sugar management forever. This isn’t just about diabetes. It’s about understanding your body instead of fighting it. It’s about freedom, not perfection. >> ENJOY! Join The Tribe: Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY! Free T1D Support Group 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 Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today! This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal! Follow Matt here: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: --------------------------- --------------------------- Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management.

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My Blood Sugar Crashed—and It Wasn’t Food or Insulin (Cold Exposure, Stress Hormones, Muscle Shivering) is an episode from Pardon My Pancreas by FTF Warrior.

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This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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