#86: T1D, Hormones & Womanhood: From First Period to Perimenopause with Kelly Schmidt

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers.On today’s episode, we’re stripping back the stigma around women’s hormones and Type 1 diabetes – from first period to perimenopause – with dietitian and functional nutritionist Kelly Schmidt.You’ll hear how birth control, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause really impact blood sugars, plus the practical questions to ask your doctor and gentle first steps to feel more like yourself again in every season of womanhood.Listen to Episode 65: What no one’s ever told you about carb counting with Kelly SchmidtGet your hands on *In the Flo: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life* by Alisa VittiGet your hands on *The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts* by Mary Claire HaverGet in touch with Kelly from T1D Functional Nutrition⁠ | t1dfunctionalnutrition.com⁠Follow Kelly on Instagram @diabeticdietitianBecome our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠.This episode was brought to you by Stripped Supply, a subscription box and learning platform that makes diabetes simpler. Use the code PODVIP at checkout to get your first box with half-price membership fees.Want to support our show? We knew you were a BGL (bloody great legend)! Click 'follow' or 'subscribe' wherever you listen to this podcast (bonus BGL points if you leave a review too!).Join Stripped Supply LearnJoin our Facebook groupCheck out our websiteWrite to us: email hello@stripped.supplyDM us a voice note on InstagramTIME STAMPS00:00 Introduction00:54 Highs & Lows2:10 Meet Kelly6:28 Hormones & T1D7:47 Understanding your Cycle11:59 Birth Control15:09 Pregnancy17:49 Postpartum20:45 Perimenopause24:06 Starting HRT28:41 Advice for entering your next season