Experiencing pregnancy with diabetes can feel like a whole new ball game, and unfortunately the advice surrounding the topic doesn't always help. That's why I'm so happy there are people like Lemma Brown supporting women through this experience.
Meet Lemma, Registered Dietitian and fellow T1D. Inside this episode, Lemma is debunking the three biggest myths she's heard around T1D and pregnancy.
⏰ (1:20): Introductions⏰ (3:00): Twins⏰ (3:54): Diagnosis stories⏰ (7:27): Did you already want to be a registered dietician, or did that come with the diagnosis?⏰ (9:27): What makes that experience more difficult when expecting or preparing to expect with diabetes?⏰ (11:04): What was that narrative like when you were preparing for that journey?⏰ (13:55): Where did you find those resources, or did you figure it out for yourself?⏰ (15:58): Whats the difference between gestational diabetes and type one?⏰ (18:32): In your experience, what are the biggest myths or beliefs regarding pregnancy + T1D that aren’t necessarily true?⏰ (30:13): Insulin sensitivity in the different phases of pregnancy (before, during, and postpartum)⏰ (35:15): How do you support your clients through this process?⏰ (39:12): Where can people find you?
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