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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2025 · 40 MIN

Planning a family? The overlooked connection between fertility and blood sugar

from Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven · host Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones

Are you planning to start a family or looking to support your reproductive health? This week on the Diabetes Digital Podcast, we sit down with fertility-focused dietitian Ayla Barmmer to explore the powerful link between blood sugar and fertility. From how insulin resistance can impact ovulation to the surprising ways glucose levels affect sperm health, we cover it all in this insightful episode.Ayla shares practical tips on the best foods to support hormone balance, key supplements to consider (like inositol!), and simple lifestyle shifts that can improve fertility outcomes. Plus, we dive into whether acupuncture really helps with fertility and what small changes can make a big difference for both men and women. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team.

Are you planning to start a family or looking to support your reproductive health? This week on the Diabetes Digital Podcast, we sit down with fertility-focused dietitian Ayla Barmmer to explore the powerful link between blood sugar and fertility. From how insulin resistance can impact ovulation to the surprising ways glucose levels affect sperm health, we cover it all in this insightful episode.Ayla shares practical tips on the best foods to support hormone balance, key supplements to consider (like inositol!), and simple lifestyle shifts that can improve fertility outcomes. Plus, we dive into whether acupuncture really helps with fertility and what small changes can make a big difference for both men and women. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team.

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Are you planning to start a family or looking to support your reproductive health? This week on the Diabetes Digital Podcast, we sit down with fertility-focused dietitian Ayla Barmmer to explore the powerful link between blood sugar and fertility....

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