159. Labs and Tips For Improving Blood Sugar

APRIL GIVEAWAY To enter: Leave a *written* review for the podcast. Screenshot your review and send to [email protected] OR @drdanielle.nd. For a second entry: Share the podcast on Instagram and tag @drdanielle.nd The winner will be announced May! ----- In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses blood sugar and its impact on hormone balance and fertility. She explains the signs of high blood sugar and insulin resistance, and the importance of getting the right lab tests to determine blood sugar levels. Dr. Danielle also provides tips for improving blood sugar balance, including having a high protein breakfast, ordering meals in a specific way, and incorporating movement after meals. She also mentions the supplement Ovasitol as a helpful option for blood sugar regulation. Takeaways High blood sugar and insulin resistance can impact hormone balance and fertility. Signs of high blood sugar include sugar cravings, energy crashes, weight gain, acne, and irregular cycles. Lab tests such as fasting insulin, hemoglobin A1C, and fasting glucose can help determine blood sugar levels and track progress. Tips for improving blood sugar balance include having a high protein breakfast, ordering meals with veggies, protein, and carbs in a specific order, incorporating movement after meals, and considering the supplement Ovasitol. Retesting blood sugar levels every 3-4 months can help monitor progress and make necessary adjustments. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Giveaway Announcement 02:50 Understanding Blood Sugar and Its Impact 09:38 Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Imbalance 25:52 Ordering Meals and Incorporating Movement 29:59 The Role of Ovasitol in Blood Sugar Balance 31:37 Retesting and Tracking Progress ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠