Why A CGM Could Help With Embryo Implantation with Boris Berjan

We’re digging into why a continuous glucose monitor can help when TTC.

Balancing blood sugar may not be on your radar when you have low AMH and or high FSH.

At Fab Fertile HQ, it’s one of the top themes we see with couples that have diminished ovarian reserve and premature ovarian insufficiency.

You may even have signs of blood sugar imbalance, such as poor sleep, sugar cravings, feeling hangry, or mood swings.

However, because your glucose is “normal,” your doctor is not investigating further. But remember, normal does not mean optimal. Optimal glucose levels are needed to conceive and have your baby.

Blood sugar imbalance may be the reason why the embryo is not implanting.

So how can we improve our chances of getting pregnant naturally, and could a continuous glucose monitor be part of your fertility toolkit?

I'm excited to welcome Boris Berjan to the podcast. Boris is a two-time chronic illness conquerer who, at one point, had seven different doctors (from MDs to energy healers) and became extremely frustrated with the shotgun approach applied to my health without real-time objective data. He is the founder of Theia Health, a pioneer in provider-focused CGM platforms.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1. Why balancing blood sugar for both men and women is vital for reproductive health (i.e. ovulation disorders, implantation failure, semen DNA damage increasing miscarriage risk)
2. Signs of high/low blood sugar and the impact on fertility
3. How a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help someone who is TTC to balance blood sugar and personalize diet/lifestyle

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HIGHLIGHTS:

4:06 WELCOME BORIS BERJAN

4:53 BORIS’ JOURNEY INTO HEALTHCARE

• When Boris recognized that his initial diagnosis didn’t hold, he started to question everything
• I trusted all these advisors and doctors but realized one plus one didn't equal two.
• It was get healthy or die trying.
• How Boris got his Crohn’s Disease into remission after being told surgery was his only option
• Every doctor had a different opinion.
• It turned into a full-time job running experiments and trying to get healthy

11:55 FUNCTIONAL APPROACH

• The conventional medical model will have you chasing medications and side effects your whole life. Meanwhile, there are things you can do with targeted diet and lifestyle changes that can reverse these conditions.
• We have to have a more personalized approach.
• Blood sugar imbalance is a common theme we see in our clients

14:31 DEVELOPING THEIA HEALTH

• TheiaHealth.ai
• The goal is to get actionable insights from current data on your biomarkers
• Everyone on the fertility journey should consider using at CGM for at least 14 days

20:21 BENEFITS OF A CGM

• Blood sugar is directly tied to your metabolic health, which is the ecosystem that runs your body
• The source of truth is your body and your body's response to what you're doing to it.
• The misconception is that if you’re feeling good, you’re okay
• Signs of blood sugar imbalance

29:01 PUTTING THE NUMBERS IN CONTEXT

• It’s essential to consider the environmental and lifestyle factors that may contribute to your CGM readings
• You want to get to a point where you’re using your body’s data to make decisions
• You need personalized strategies to stabilize your blood sugar levels

37:32 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WEARING A CGM

40:02 WEIGHT LOSS

• Get Pregnant Naturally | Episode 458: Ozempic Babies: Weight Loss Drugs And The Impact On Fertility with Betty Murray

43:13 FINAL THOUGHTS

• Get your CGM here: https://theiahealth.ai/c/fabfertile

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method - https://fabfertile.com/pages/what-we-do

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH

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Remember, AMH is NOT a predictor of natural pregnancy. It can't tell you about the health of your eggs or predict if you can get pregnant.

The AMH level does not need to define your chances.

So, how do we fast-track pregnancy success?

What you place on your fork every day matters.

And no, you don't need to try the latest dietary fads such as:

❌ Carnivore
❌ Keto
❌ Vegan

It's not about following generalized dietary guidelines. Because that only wastes precious time.

The most important factor is consuming the diet that is right for YOU.

I’m excited to announce that our Summer Fertility Recipe Guide is ready! Go to FertilityDietFreebie.com to grab your copy. I worked with a chef/nutritionist to prepare these summer recipes. This is a five-day challenge where you’ll learn how food impacts your body while enjoying delicious and nutrient-dense recipes all designed to enhance fertility (especially if you have low AMH and/or high FSH). The guide includes a meal plan and grocery shopping list. Start this challenge with your partner.

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We see low vitamin D levels all the time with our clients.

Check out our Fab Vitamin D3/K2 supplement -  https://fabfertile.com/products/vitamin-d3k2-supplement

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