144. T1D Pregnancy: My Second Trimester Recap

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

I’m back for my second-trimester update. This recap includes the FULL spectrum of feelings that have happened over the last 12 weeks - including both the beautiful moments like starting to feel the baby kick and a traumatic flooding experience that completely knocked me and my husband off our feet. I’ll share the whole crazy story while also discussing the impact of trauma on my health, managing insulin resistance during pregnancy, why I got coaching support, what adjustments I needed to make, pump tech during pregnancy, and two tips from my second trimester along with a play-by-play of my doctor’s appointments as we prep for the third trimester and nesting!

Time Stamps:

• (04:40) Croatian Summer Heat, Blood Sugar, and Stress
• (07:26) Disaster on a Sunday Night
• (12:53) The Impact of Trauma on My Health, Sleep, and Food Intake
• (13:55) Managing Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugars During Pregnancy
• (17:31) “I realized I need a coach” and Making Adjustments
• (23:16) Insulin, Pump, and Tech During Pregnancy
• (24:30) Doctor’s Appointments and Baby Growth
• (26:38) Two Tips From My Second Trimester
• (28:50) The Beautiful Moments from My Second Trimester
• (29:23) Prepping for the Third Trimester and Nesting

What to do now:

1. Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
2. Last chance! The event of the year for reclaiming life with type one diabetes is BACK November 1st. For the first time ever, this is a live hybrid event—both virtual and in-person. Register here for Rising Above T1D 2024.
3. Access our Pregnancy + T1D Workshop on demand HERE

Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.