The Role of Blood Sugar in Fertility
The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears
Release Date: 05/29/2025
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The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears
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Cold Plunging & Fertility: What Women (and Men) Should Know
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info_outlineIn today’s episode, I talk about the role that blood sugar plays in fertility.
Learn the relationship between high cortisol and insulin resistance, and why we don't want to over-restrict carbs.
Find out the signs of imbalanced blood sugar and what you can do to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Show Notes:
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The role of blood sugar in fertility
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When to get a continuous glucose monitor for fertility
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What the signs of imbalanced blood sugar are
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Why it is important to maintain a balanced blood sugar level
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How cortisol is linked to fertility
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The primary cause of gestational diabetes
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How to support healthy blood sugar levels
"Blood sugar regulation is crucial for egg quality and a healthy pregnancy." - Brooke Boskovich.
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