What to expect with IVF. Why Standard Diabetes Care Isn't Enough for Fertility

Mastering insulin your insulin during IVF is not for the faint of heart! It requires a strong team cheering you on who understands the complexities of insulin management with constantly changing hormones. This episode of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast shares insights and tips for dealing with the intersection of IVF and insulin requirements. CDCES Tavia Vital and Jennifer Smith share stories from their own pregnancy experiences, as well as knowledge from helping many, many women navigate this path. As you listen, you will learn that you aren’t alone and with a good plan and strong support, your journey will be much easier to navigate. MEET YOUR HOSTS: Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES is the Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is renowned for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes education, and athletic performance. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration. Tavia Vital BSN, BA, RN, CDCES is the Director of Intensive Diabetes Management for Integrated Diabetes Services. Tavia is a Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Certified Trainer on most makes/models of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. Having lived with type one diabetes for over 40 years, she understands that each person’s experiences and needs are unique.   KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS: ✔️ The value of support as you go on this journey cannot be understated. ✔️Adaptive systems cannot keep up with the rapidly changing hormones of IVF. ✔️ Each stage of IVF comes with different insulin requirements. Planning makes this easier to anticipate.     CHAPTERS: 00:00 Normalizing the road of IVF for Insulin Dependent Women 04:35 The Emotional and Mental Load of Fertility Treatments 09:04 How IVF Hormones Mechanically Impact Insulin Needs 11:09 The role of your diabetes team in IVF 16:04 The Importance of Pre-conception Planning 20:01 Overcoming Guilt: Navigating Unexpected Glucose Variability 25:03 Stage by Stage Insulin Adjustments 28:36 Key Things to Remember RESOURCES: Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes--The book and the authors. https://youtu.be/g2arb-bHSPg Learn more at Pregnancy & T1D Care – Type 1 University CONNECT WITH US: 🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com 🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook 🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/appointments/   or email [email protected] SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW: If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode! Disclaimer The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.