In Episode 41 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Ginger Vieira joins host Jennifer Smith to discuss the updated edition of their book, *Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: Your Month-to-Month Guide to Blood Sugar Management*.

The episode highlights their personal experiences of managing type 1 diabetes during pregnancy, insights from the book’s second edition, and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.

This insightful duo also delves into how advancements in technology and medications are transforming diabetes care for pregnant women.

Meet Your Hostess and Her Guest

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. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Biology from the University of Wisconsin, Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, a certified trainer for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, as well as a published author. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration.

Ginger Vieira is a freelance writer, diabetes content specialist, and owner of The Diabetic Nerd. She is passionate about helping people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses live full lives who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 25 years and counting.

 

What you’ll learn:

• What to expect when you are expecting and living with type 1 diabetes.


• Real life experiences of pregnancy and navigating the healthcare system.


• The importance of being your own health advocate.


• The highlights of the second edition of “Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: Your Month-to-Month Guide to Blood Sugar Management”


• How new diabetes technologies can be used in pregnancy.


• Which new medications can and cannot be used while you are pregnant.

Chapters:

00:15   Welcome and disclaimer

00:40   Meet Jennifer Smith

01:01   Meet Ginger Vieira

02:20  Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: Your Month-to-Month Guide to Blood Sugar Management 2nd Edition

06:25   What to expect when you are expecting with diabetes

11:14   The importance of being your own health advocate

17:57   The role of advancing diabetes technology in pregnancy

22:36   Can Afrezza or GLP-1s be used in pregnancy?

31:57   Your birthing plan should include natural delivery

35:59   Celebrating your child’s health birth

39:54   What defines a "big baby" when you have diabetes?

43:49   Managing your diabetes care with a child

46:35   Will your child get diabetes?

 

Resources Mentioned

Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: Your Month-to-Month Guide to Blood Sugar Management

 

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/how-to-start-the-process/ , or email info@integrateddiabetes.com

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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.