8 Continuous Glucose Monitoring for pregnancy and beyond

Episode Highlights:How Britt utilized a CGM in her last pregnancy and what she learnedWhy a personalized approach is so important when it comes to pregnancy healthWhat labs can give us a deeper understanding of metabolic healthWhy "normal" lab references ranges might not be indicative of healthHow many pregnancies are impacted by gestational diabetes and how it's diagnosedHow using a CGM can help combat symptoms like nauseaWhen and how to utilize a CGM and who they can be most helpful forHow pregnancy health impacts postpartum and beyondWhat Erica noticed about her own health when she made some dietary shiftsHow using a CGM helps us get a deeper understanding of how our bodies responds to specific foodsHow blood sugar dysregulation impacts the nervous systemWhat is the difference between the glucose testing methodsThe surprising foods that spiked Britt's blood sugar and what worked best for herWhat Erica sees in her clients and how she plans to monitor glucose  in her practiceHow elevated blood sugar in pregnancy impacts both mom and babyWhy we need to shift the focus from baby's health and Mom'sIn this episode Erica and Britt dive into glucose testing for pregnancy and where current practice can fall short. They discuss the use of continuous glucose monitors and the implications for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.Resources we mention:CGM, Pregnancy, and Remote Monitoring: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5467097/Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes