EP 70: T1D Tips: 3 Myths About Pregnancy and Diabetes with Lemma Brown, RDN

Keeping It 100 Radio: Uncensored Diabetes Conversations

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.
SHOW NOTES

• ⏰ (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?
  

Resources for this episode:

• Hang out with Lemma on IG @type1diabetes.nutritionist
• Visit Lemma's website for info on how to work with her: https://www.lemmabrownnutrition.com/
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at skingrip.com
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.