Ep 21 - Cracking Dawn Phenomenon: How Stress, Sleep, and Daily Habits Drive Morning Blood Sugar Spikes with RDN Kitty Finklea

In today's episode we dive deep into the intricacies of managing your blood sugar and well-being with expert insights from Kitty Finklea, a renowned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Join us as we explore the fascinating phenomenon known as the Dawn Effect. Kitty, a regular guest here unveils the secrets behind the early morning rise in blood sugar levels and offers actionable tips to conquer it. Understanding Dawn Phenomenon: Explore the body's natural rise in blood sugar during sleep and its impact on type one diabetes. Raising Awareness: Learn why discussing this topic is essential for effective blood sugar management. Managing Stress and Blood Sugar: Stress's Impact: Kitty reveals how stress, cortisol, and blood sugar are interconnected. Mindful Breaks: Discover techniques for reducing stress and maintaining stable blood sugar through mindful breaks. Morning Power Practices: Embrace Routines: Kitty's guidance on five-minute morning practices like yoga and deep breathing for well-being. Dawn Phenomenon Management: Understand how these practices contribute to blood sugar control. Hydration and Diet: Fluid's Vital Role: Kitty emphasizes hydration's significance for optimal body function and blood sugar regulation. Choosing Snacks: Gain insights into selecting balanced evening snacks, including protein bars. Lifestyle Harmony: Factors Interplay: Explore expert advice on the connection between sleep, stress, and diet. Align with Rhythms: Discover strategies like fasting exercise and sunlight exposure for lifestyle balance. Blood Sugar Management Strategies: Mitigating Spikes: Kitty shares tips like speaking with your doctor on adjusting basal rates and using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM). Journaling and Self-Compassion: Uncover journaling's power and self-kindness in diabetes journey. Walk away with some actionable takeaways: Practical Checklist: Learn a pre-bed checklist for managing stress, sleep, and hydration. Leave Feedback: Rate, review, and provide feedback at Podcast | Abundant HealthBlood Sugar Specialist (abundanthealthwithmelissa.com)    Top of Form Home - On Track Lifestyles IG @ontracklifestyles   Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode. 3 things to do now: 1. Follow me @bloodsugarboss on Instagram to stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover. 2. Free Download - How to Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes After 40 3. Contact us about our coaching programs Shop my favorite products   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.