Blood sugar: The Cycle Saboteur w/ Dr. Nirali Jain

What if the real reason behind your hormonal struggles isn’t your hormones at all, but your blood sugar?From irregular cycles and PMS to low energy and fertility challenges, unstable glucose levels can quietly throw your body off balance. And the surprising part is that most women were never taught to look at blood sugar as a key piece of the puzzle.So what can you actually do about it in real life?In this episode, Nathalia sits down with Dr. Nirali Jain, board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, to unpack how blood sugar influences your cycle, hormones, and fertility. Together, they break it down into clear, practical steps you can start applying right away.In this episode, you’ll learn:how insulin functions as a powerful reproductive hormone and affects ovulationwhy blood sugar spikes matter even if you don’t have PCOS or diabeteswhat role glucose plays in egg quality, implantation, and fertilitysimple, realistic ways to stabilize your blood sugar and support your cycleYour body isn’t working against you. It’s responding to what you give it every day. And when you start supporting your blood sugar, everything else can begin to fall into place.Resources & LinksTry the Lively App for free:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634Follow Lively on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Lively:https://livelycycle.com/Connect with Dr. Nirali Jain on Instagram:@eggspert_mdStay connected with Ask Lively. Follow the podcast, subscribe, and leave a review to help us keep bringing you clear, honest conversations about your body and your health.