Pregnancy is hard on your body, and it creates an environment of insulin resistance just because of all the changes that need to happen to create a new life.    But being insulin resistant before pregnancy, constantly riding a rollercoaster of blood sugar spikes and dips, and not being in tune with your body can all lead to complications and greater risk for your own and your baby’s health   Tune in today to hear:   Why glucose and insulin are so important to watch before, during, and after pregnancy How PCOS is directly caused by insulin resistance (and how you can reverse it with some simple changes to your daily routine) What I did to stabilize my insulin because my genetic predisposition for type 2 diabetes and my age put me at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes How insulin resistance can actually be a healthy part of pregnancy—and when it goes too far Simple, daily tips to help you improve insulin sensitivity and stabilize blood sugar (whether you’re thinking of becoming pregnant or not) And more!   Mentioned in this episode: Shake and Smoothie Guide   Essentially You episode #284: What a Continuous Glucose Monitor Taught Me About My Metabolic Health   Essentially You episode #286: What You Need to Know About the Relationship Between Blood Sugar Levels and Your Menstrual Cycle   Metabolic Restore   Adrenal Love Related Resources: 5 Easy Steps to Help Reverse Insulin Resistance   Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism