We’re digging into how to balance blood sugar when you are TTC.
If your blood sugar is on a roller coaster every day, this can impact the menstrual cycle, disrupt ovulation, and negatively affect implantation.
I know you may have been told that your blood sugar is normal.
But is it optimal?
Optimal biomarkers are needed for preconception health.
You may be experiencing mood swings, poor sleep, sugar cravings, or you may feel hangry.
This could be a sign that your blood sugar is imbalanced.
So, how do we balance our blood sugar and get pregnant this year?
In today’s episode, you’ll learn about:
- What insulin resistance is, and why it matters when we are trying to conceive
- How and when to test blood sugar
- What it means for our fertility when we experience sugar cravings, mood swings, poor sleep, and that "hangry" feeling
- How stress and sleep impact blood sugar
- What high and low blood sugar means for fertility and health
- How to balance blood sugar and the best diet to regulate your blood sugar
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HIGHLIGHTS:
2:52 WELCOME KATY BRADBURY
4:25 BLOOD SUGAR & HORMONES
- Unstable blood sugar levels are a massive strain on the body
- We’re exposed to so many factors that disrupt blood sugar levels daily
- Insulin resistance is the driving factor for many modern-day illnesses.
- We need to give our bodies as many messages as possible that our bodies are a super safe environment and we're ready to have a healthy pregnancy within it
7:50 BLOOD SUGAR ROLLERCOASTER
- Many of us think it’s normal to get hangry
- How fluctuating blood sugar levels impact our mood and energy during the day
- Understanding the refined carbohydrate addiction cycle and why breakfast is pivotal
- You shouldn’t need a bunch of handbag snacks.
- With the right approach, you can easily break this pattern
10:26 INSULIN RESISTANCE
- The role of insulin in our bodies
- How insulin resistance happens and its effect on metabolic health and fertility
- Overexercising can negatively impact the blood sugar rollercoaster
- Our body is not a set of standalone systems. We are one organism that communicates with itself all the time.
14:38 RISK FACTORS
- Contributing factors to blood sugar dysregulation
- Gestational diabetes is a risk factor for developing type two diabetes.
- The link between cortisol and blood sugar
- Just one night of poor sleep will impact your appetite and satiety hormones.
18:23 FUNCTIONAL REFERENCE RANGES
- Why it’s important to use optimal instead of conventional lab ranges
- Fasting blood sugar: 80-90 mg/dL (North America)
- It can be very empowering to get to know your blood glucose levels.
- If your blood sugar is constantly on the highs and lows, you want to think about making some adaptations to what you're eating and your lifestyle.
- How a glucose meter can help you to understand your blood sugar fluctuations
23:44 HbA1C & BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION
- HbA1c gives an approximate indication of what someone's blood glucose levels might have been like over the last three months
- What we can learn from HbA1c results
- Metabolic disease is a factor in your fertility
- Western range: up to 8% (North America)
- Functional range: 4.5 - 5.5%
- If you’re within the range but still have clinical symptoms, we need to dig deeper
27:21 SYMPTOMS OF HIGH & LOW BLOOD SUGAR
- Breakfast sets a precedent for the rest of the day.
- The 4 PM slump
31:09 STRATEGIES FOR BALANCING BLOOD SUGAR
- Becoming aware of the glycemic load of different foods
- Foods to include in a blood sugar balancing diet
- The order in which you eat your food can make a difference
36:11 PUTTING CARBS INTO PERSPECTIVE
- The importance of an individualized approach to carbohydrate intake based on personal tolerance
- Why we have to be cautious about not getting enough carbs
39:21 FINAL THOUGHTS
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RESOURCES:
Fab Fertile Method - https://fabfertile.com/pages/what-we-do
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