Does the thought of managing pregnant patients with Type 1 Diabetes give you the chills? In this episode, Colleen is joined by Lemma Brown, a Registered Dietitian, mother of two, and type 1 diabetic herself, who shares her invaluable personal and professional insights to ensuring a healthy pregnancy . Lemma Brown is living proof that  it's possible to have a healthy baby while managing this chronic condition as she provides us with a trimester-by-trimester blueprint for pregnant diabetics.  Today, you'll learn: How first trimester hormones often lower blood sugarTips for navigating blood sugar with morning sickness  Why the second trimester can sometimes feel like a walk in park but, preparation for insulin resistance is keyStrategies, like food pairing, to control third trimester blood sugar spikesThe importance of avoiding over-simplifying nutrition You won't want to miss the end with Colleen's Nutrition Notes segment where she reveals 3 of the most frustrating nutrition recommendations that make dietitians cringe. This might be a gut-check for some of you, but it's crucial to tune in. You definitely don’t want to be the one spreading misguided nutrition advice to your patients. *** Grab your FREEBIE here! *** Click here to download for FREE! As a thank you for tuning in today, I want to give you my free guide: How to STEER Your Patient Conversations! I understand the struggle when a patient unloads a laundry list of concerns during an appointment. It's overwhelming, time-consuming, and finding the right direction in the conversation can be like searching for a needle in the haystack. You're busy, running behind schedule, but you want to be empathetic, helpful and ensure that your patient feels heard and understood. With this framework, you'll learn how to guide the conversation effectively, ensuring your patient feels valued and understood, while addressing the most crucial issues. No more chaotic, meandering appointments that leave you both frustrated. Instead, you'll build a strong rapport, understand their concerns and help them feel confident in your care. Yes! I need this! Connect with us on Instagram! =============================  Exam Room Nutrition IG: ➡︎examroomnutrition Lemma IG: ➡︎ @type1diabetes.nutritionist Support the show*** Grab your FREEBIE here! *** Click here to download for FREE! As a thank you for tuning in today, I want to give you my free guide: How to STEER Your Patient Conversations! I understand the struggle when a patient unloads a laundry list of concerns during an appointment. It's overwhelming, time-consuming, and finding the right direction in the conversation can be like searching for a needle in the haystack. With this framework, you'll learn how to guide the conversation effectively, ensuring your patient feels valued and understood, while addressing the most crucial issues. Yes! I need this! Connect with us on Instagram! ====================== Exam Room Nutrition IG: ➡︎@examroomnutrition Support the show! If you love the show and want to help me make it even better, buy me a coffee to help me keep going! ☕️ Just as helpful is sharing the show with someone who'd love it and leaving us a 5 star rating. Thanks for your support!