121: Periods, blood sugars, and a whole lot of mansplaining

About This EpisodeI've seen one too many dudes on the internet trying to explain how the menstrual cycle affects blood sugars—and missing half the damn picture. If you’re tired of the oversimplified, cookie-cutter takes on how your hormones impact blood sugars, then this one's for you.We’re diving into the real stuff no one seems to mention: the fact that there are TWO overlapping cycles, the total lack of hormonal consistency from person to person (or month to month), and what actually happens to blood sugars during ovulation, luteal phase, and beyond. Not everyone lives in a world of perfectly balanced hormones and clockwork cycles. I see you. This episode will help you feel a little more normal, a little more in control, and a lot more validated when it comes to your bgl control around your menstrual cycle. Share it with your Diabesties, your sister, your mum—anyone who needs to hear that it’s not all in their head and there IS a way to get control. Don't forget to leave a review in your podcast app or share this episode on socials to help me help others😊 Links and ResourcesRelated to this episode:Understanding your menstrual cycle better - articleOther:⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1on1 Consult for Blood Sugars, Weightloss, Nutrition or Exercise Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THR1VE Online Recipe & Video Trainings Membership for Type1s and Carers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get The Better Bolusing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ to bolus with confidence and regain food freedom⁠⁠⁠Watch the Carb Counting Masterclass⁠⁠⁠ to feel more confident with counting carbs for all foods in all situations!Get 10% off storewide (hypo treatments & diabetes travel accessories) with code ANDIBALOG @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibdmedical.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your questions answered on future episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠DisclaimerThe Empowering Health Podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other diabetes health care services. I am not a doctor or a diabetes educator, and this is not medical advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.