Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

Thyroid dysfunction is 2-3x higher within the T1D population. Today’s guest, Dr. Sandra Indacochea Sobel, a board-certified Endocrinologist, answers your listener questions, and we delve into the crucial topics of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, preventative lifestyle medicine, the role of biotin in blood work, and so much more! Time Stamps: (06:13) Dr. Sobel’s connection to Lauren’s dad’s T1D diagnosis (09:10) The misdiagnosis of T2D (10:13) Disease-modifying therapies for T1D (11:00) The importance of antibody screenings  (13:50) Hypothyroidism (14:10) Hyperthyroidism  (14:32) Statistics on thyroid disease and autoimmune disorder (17:36) Signs & Symptoms of Hypothyroidism in women  (19:57) A word of caution on diagnosis  (20:34) Vacation (24:00) Hashimotos Disease  (26:00) Thyroid Studies  (28:17) Preventing hypothyroidism & lifestyle  (32:10) Preventative care & blue zones  (35:00) The problem of cardiometabolic disease & younger generations (35:38) Sleep and time perspective in the US (37:58) Cortisol, sleep, and the thyroid  (40:10) Overemphasizing exercise and nutrition (42:14) Sleep, stress mitigation, and healthy social engagements  (44:44) How to approach a Hashimoto diagnosis  (46:56) How to lessen thyroid disorder symptoms once medicated (49:53) Whole foods defined  (53:18) Normal TSH, Slightly free T4  (57:00) Biotin and supplements  (58:38) Is there a connection between T1D, thyroid disorder, and blood sugar? What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop. Sign up for our upcoming Masterclass: The Blueprint to Your Best A1C Yet Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.   Find Dr. Sobel on Instagram HERE   Listen to Dr. Sobel on Episode 24 . 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.

This episode is for anyone who has been struggling to lower their A1C. Learn just how Risely’s methodology works through 3 unique case studies, plus the “golden rule” that will change how you think about reaching your A1C goal. I’ve also got 5 questions to ask yourself to apply this rule effectively + I announce details on our first workshop of the year, a FREE A1C Masterclass! Time Stamps: (01:48) The “uncoined” 15 min rule for A1C (04:01) Focusing on outcome versus creating a road map  (06:04) Risely Client Case Study A - higher A1C (07:02) Risely Client Case Study B - lower A1C (08:06) Risely Client Case Study C - teenager  (10:05) The Golden Rule explained (11:00) Why this rule matters (12:50) 5 questions to ask yourself  (16:02) Implementation & knowing your patterns (18:40) Announcing our FREE A1C Masterclass What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop. Sign up for our upcoming Masterclass: The Blueprint to Your Best A1C Yet Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs 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.

Today’s guest Ginger Vieira, tells us everything we need to know about the 5 hormones affected by T1D, which impact weight loss, appetite, and insulin sensitivity. We discuss each of these hormones in detail and the positive lifestyle choices we can make to work WITH our bodies instead of against them. We also candidly discuss using Ozempic for weight management in type ones. This is the stuff no one is taught at diagnosis! Time Stamps: (04:54) The “Sorority Terms” of cells (6:40) Amalin hormone (7:42) Glucagon hormone & the overproduction of glucose (09:30) Weight management, hunger cues, & hormones (12:00) The role of protein in your diet  (12:25) Glucagon continued  (12:45) Somatostatin hormone  (14:28) The liver and low blood sugar (16:40) Pancreatic polypeptide hormone & insulin sensitivity  (22:08) Stress & basal insulin  (22:30) The misunderstanding of the “dawn phenomenon” (23:49) Ghrelin hormone  (26:45) Why crash diets do not work with T1D (27:42) Why lifestyle is crucial with T1D and caffeine’s effect  (28:44) The impact of exercise + insulin sensitivity  (31:13) Ozempic  (35:38) The importance of working with a coach while taking GLP 1 medication What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.   Find Ginger @gingervieira.t1d and get her books 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.

Meet Risely’s newest coach, Katarina Harmon! In an exercise-focused conversation, Katarina and I discuss blood sugar strategies based on workout type, what her workout week looks like, finding the root and motivation for habit change, and the diabetes support dynamic with her husband. She also begins the interview with what fellow Type 1 diabetic and singer Nick Jonas said that deeply impacted her. Time Stamps: (03:38) Meeting Nick Jonas and what he said that impacted her (07:46) “It is what it is. How can I make the best out of it?” (09:27) “My endo said ‘Things will never be easy for you.’ ” (11:36) The role of Exercise Science in her T1D journey (13:56) Nutrient timing, intuitive workouts & what her exercise week looks like (14:50) Blood sugar tips for immediately following anaerobic and aerobic exercises  (16:40) Strong Man Competitor (18:02) How workout type & muscle group focus affects blood sugar (21:48) Factors that impact blood sugar + working out (25:48) “If I need to take insulin or eat to do a workout, does it defeat the purpose of the workout?” (27:33) Two-fers (29:50) Identifying the root when you’re lacking motivation   (32:50) The outcome of body movement + food choices (34:55) “What is your relationship to enough?” (37:30) The Risely difference and the nuance of Type 1 (39:38) What tools/strategies create the most significant impact (43:18) Tears: the DCB graduation call  (47:17) Diabetes support dynamic and her husband What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop. The doors for the April Decide and Conquer Bootcamp - our signature group coaching program for women with T1D - are now open. Apply HERE .  Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs 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.