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PCOS Tips On How To Increase Fertility And Improve Pregnancy ChancesCan You Get Pregnant Naturally with PCOS? A Co-Hosted Episode with Dr. Tien PromlapWelcome to an exciting co-hosted episode with myself, Dr. Angela Potter, and pharmacist Dr. Tien Promlap where you will learn about the possibility of getting pregnant naturally with PCOS. In this episode, we will discuss the challenges and strategies for women with PCOS trying to conceive and talk about what it looks like to get pregnant naturally. You will learn about the importance of prepping the body for pregnancy, looking at the weight conversation from a different perspective and some tips about tracking ovulation naturally. And we won't just talk about the woman's side of th...
2025-12-0352 min
Thriving with DiabetesDiabetes and Fertility: Insights from Dr. Tien Promlap | EP021In this episode, Dr. Tien Promlap talks about the intersection of diabetes and fertility! We discuss metabolic syndromes and strategies for balancing hormones and irregular cycles. Dr. Tien shares valuable insights on nutrition, insulin resistance, and achieving a natural pregnancy despite diabetes challenges.
We cover common misconceptions and lifestyle changes for those navigating diabetes and fertility.
Diabetes Coaching: https://www.wellnessimpact.org/coaching/
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1. Dr. Tien's Health Journey: Dr. Tien Promlap, Pharmacist & Fertility Coach, shares her inspiring personal journey, from overcoming...
2024-02-0553 min
THRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesIs it okay to CHEAT on your diabetes diet?What if I tell you that I don't feel like I am on any particular diabetes diet because I am still able to enjoy all kinds of foods without any GUILT or shame? It's true. I really don't. And it's the best feeling ever!Listen in to this week's episode to find out how you can do that too!Connect with Dr. Promlap: Get my FREE MASTERCLASS that shows you how I brought my A1C down to normal range in just 6 weeks (www.drpromlapwellnesscorner.com/free-masterclass) Join Dr. Promlap's FREE Facebook G...
2022-03-0731 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesYour body already knows how to lower your A1C - You just have to listen to it!Learning how to listen to your body will be the most important skill you can acquire in order to help you lower your blood sugar and A1C...if you're open to it that is. This whole concept can sound like a bunch of "hocus pocus" or "hippie-dippie crap" that would not work for you... but have you tried it? NO? Okay, then you really can't say that it doesn't work!But really, be open to new ideas and learn as much as you can about your body! It will only help you reach that A1C...
2022-02-2831 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesThe Comprehensive Diabetes Care - Taking care of your blood sugar from A to ZHaving high blood sugar is just one piece of the puzzle for most type 2 warriors. Most often they are also living with other chronic conditions that might have been neglected during the process. This episode will highlight some of those conditions and provide you with what actions you can take in order to truly take care of your health as a whole. If you're ready to embark on this self-care journey, then let's do it together! Connect with Dr. Promlap: Get my FREE MASTERCLASS that shows you how I brought my A1C down to...
2022-02-2132 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesThe Balancing Blood Sugar Act - How to avoid that sugar spikeI have been getting a lot of requests to create more content centered around how to balance blood sugar after a meal - so I made this episode! We'll be talking all about what kind of foods you can eat to keep your blood sugar at a steady increase/decrease instead of that high spike and hard crash. Sounds like something you'd want to know more about? Well go ahead and start listening!Connect with Dr. Promlap: Get my FREE MASTERCLASS that shows you how I brought my A1C down to normal range in just 6...
2022-02-1431 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesRoad to Success - I breakdown how to create actionable items that helped me bring my A1C to normal rangeIf you think diet alone will help you lower your A1C consistently...think again...Yes, diet is very important but so is everything else you're doing to your body and mind. This episode talks a little bit about what other things I did to even start my journey with prediabetes. I think this episode might be the most important one yet!Keep an open mind (as always) and let's get to work! Connect with Dr. Promlap: Get my FREE MASTERCLASS that shows you how I brought my A1C down to n...
2022-02-0731 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesYou might be on holiday but your diabetes does not take a vacation!So, you have diabetes type 2, what are you supposed to do when you are surrounded by sweets treats and other delicious foods at family gatherings and holiday parties??Should you skip your regular meals so you can fit all your carbs allowance in later?Should you avoid celebrating altogether so you are not tempted to eat what you're not supposed to?Are you feeling FRUSTRATED and CONFUSED during the holidays because it seems like everywhere you look, there are things your doctor told you to avoid?This new podcast episode will...
2022-01-3132 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesHow to help your friends and family understand your diabetes journeyAre you still cooking multiple meals for your non-diabetes family members? Or are you still trying to make your family understand what you're going through with your chronic condition?It can be frustrating when you're so busy but you still have to make accommodations for your family or try to explain what's going on with your Type 2 journey.In this episode, you'll learn how to help bring your family closer to understanding your condition so you can take back your free time and reduce stress.Connect with Dr. Promlap: Get my FREE...
2022-01-2432 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesDesserts & Diabetes - How I was able to enjoy apple pie, chocolates & cookies over the holidays yet still brought my A1C down to normal rangeThis is not a new topic perse, but it is a good one to return to with a deeper dive now that I had my own personal experience with it. Since I would not want anyone to eliminate all things they love even with their chronic condition, I would not want that for myself either. So, I went on to enjoy the usual desserts that I would have during the holidays to see how that would affect my A1C...As you all know, my result came back positive (the good kind of positive!). I lowered my...
2022-01-1731 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesWhat I ate to drop my A1C to normal range in just 6 weeksNow that you've learned what part of your diet could be causing your insulin resistance, it's time to apply that knowledge! In this week's episode, we're going through my own diet and pinpointing exactly what I changed and how I navigated that change. Realizing that any changes will not be the right fit for you or your body will help you keep an open mind before going into this episode. What was conveyed in this were merely my own experiences that led to my results. Please consult your health care providers before starting any diet changes to m...
2022-01-1034 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesHow your current diet might be worsening your insulin resistance and what you can do about itIn this episode, we are discussing the relationship between your current diet and insulin resistance. You'll learn a bit more about what you might be eating now can make controlling your blood sugar more challenging. After that, you will get a little guide on what you can do instead in order to create a more suitable body environment for your blood sugar. There are a lot of noise on what you should be eating or what 'diabetes-friendly' diet trend you should try next out there. But, your really should be able to take a step back and t...
2022-01-0336 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesSeason 2 Trailer - A Little Sneak Peak into What We'll be Talking About This Season - New Episode Drops Every Monday Starting Jan 3rd, 2022Hey Type 2 Warriors! Welcome back to another season with THRIVE with Type 2 Diabetes podcast!I'm so excited to bring you another season of this podcast to help you on your journey with diabetes. This little trailer is just a forecast into what I have planned for you this year. Everything is created with one goal in mind - Helping you achieve your A1C goal effortlessly and keep it out of the diabetes range for good.So, come join me on this journey and let's bring your A1C to normal range together!C...
2021-12-2810 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesWorld Diabetes Day 2021 - Resharing my IGTV post from November 14, 2021Since Spotify rolled out with a new feature called "Video Podcasts on Spotify", I wanted to share one of my recent IGTV posts here as a little extra something to get you guys through the holidays. In order to view the video, you'd have to use Spotify to play the podcast. Otherwise, I would assume that you'll still get the audio version if you are listening from other platforms. I will link the original IGTV post if you want to watch the video but are not using Spotify down below with all the other links.In this v...
2021-12-1110 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesPCOS & Insulin Resistance Syndrome - Ending this season with my own shocking diagnosisThis will be the last episode of 2021! See you all in the new year!Connect with Dr. Promlap: Get your FREE MASTERCLASS that shows you 3 simple ways to lower your A1C once and for all (www.drpromlapwellnesscorner.com/free-masterclass) Join Dr. Promlap's FREE Facebook Group - The Truth about Type 2 Diabetes - to gain access to exclusive trainings and recipes (www.facebook.com/groups/thetruthabouttype2diabetes) Connect with Dr. Promlap on Instagram @drpromlapwellnesscorner (www.instagram.com/drpromlapwellnesscorner) Subscribe to this podcast wherever you get your podcast
2021-11-0437 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesTest strips? Lancets? Meter? - What are they and how to use themGetting diagnosed with diabetes is hard enough... Now you have to learn how to use new equipment too? It can be very overwhelming and stressful learning that you now have to live with a chronic condition. And more often than not, your physician won't have time to go over EVERYTHING about it with you at your visit. You end up with a giant diagnosis with very little information about it.Sounds like you? - Because you're not alone!When patients come to pick up their blood sugar meter for the first time from m...
2021-10-2528 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesThe Dawn Phenomenon - Why you might be experiencing this and what to do about itOne of the most popular questions when it comes to living with Type 2 Diabetes is how to manage your morning blood sugar. This reading is usually higher for some individuals. Many people will offer you "fixes" such as ask your doctor to increase your medications doses or don't eat after 7 pm... But what you should be focusing on is WHY you're experiencing this? Understanding your condition will be the first step in actually living with it rather than just trying to put a bandage on it. What you might be seeing is what we described as...
2021-10-1830 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesSnacking and Type 2 Diabetes - The Do's and Don'tsTo Snack, or Not to Snack, That is the question.I guess the real question here is what to snack on when you want to snack if you have type 2 diabetes?Or maybe the actual question is can you even snack if you have type 2 diabetes?Confusing right?...…Yeah, me too.I never used to snack when I was growing up. It was not a thing in a third world country. People barely have enough food to eat at lunches and dinners, let alone adding a snack. My parents ac...
2021-10-1124 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesThe psychology behind Type 2 Diabetes - Want to know how to lower your A1C for good while you sleep?If your answer is "Yes", then you are not alone!It does not matter if you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for a long time or just yesterday, you probably know that it is a serious health condition that you worry about. It would be nice if you can finally shed that constant worry - worry if your blood sugar went up after what you just ate, worry that your A1C is not at goal, or worry that you might not be around for your loved ones…You probably have heard/read about th...
2021-10-0434 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesHow to prevent a heart condition when you have both type 2 diabetes and hypertensionIf only type 2 diabetes was your only pain in the neck…More often than not, when you are living with type 2 diabetes, you are also living with its favorite friend - hypertension. Wouldn't it be great if they both get the hint that they are not welcomed in your house and leave?But if you are living with type 2 diabetes, its friend - hypertension - might be hanging around passed its welcomed time…Your goal with type 2 diabetes is often to lower your blood sugar to normal range and maybe also to reduce the...
2021-09-2728 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesThe truth about going Keto - Will this trend be the solution to all your problems?In this week's episode, we are re-visiting an oldie but a goodie topic - The Keto Diet. This popular diet has been mentioned numerous times on multiple diabetes accounts/groups as a go-to diet for any one who is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. While reducing carbohydrates seem to be the obvious choice when thinking about lowering your blood sugar, it can bring you some unexpected results. Most people are aware of the well-known Keto Diet in regards to weight loss and reducing blood sugar. But did you know that the Keto Diet (or the Classical Ketogenic Diet) i...
2021-09-2030 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesHow to Combat Your Diabetes Pain: Straight Talk with I Am Ageless Now Movement Creator - Leslee BenderWe welcome a special guest in this week's episode - Leslee Bender who is the "epitome of active and ageless. Leslee travels the world as an international fitness trainer, focusing on functional movement for people of all ages. Her functional techniques benefit athletes as well as everyday people who want to achieve optimal health and fitness while preventing injury."Since living with type 2 diabetes can mean more pain, especially nerve pain, increasing movements can become challenging. It can become discouraging if you continue to be in pain when you try to do the right thing... You often...
2021-09-1339 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesWhat is the best way to beat diabetes?Welcome to this week's episode! For the next 5-6 episodes, you'll be hearing the audio excerpts from Dr. Promlap's previously recorded videos. These videos are valuable contents on her other platforms that you might not be aware of. That is why we are bringing you these contents through this podcast platform. Just be aware that some of the announcements and information you'll hear might not be as relevant to you today. You're going to get an overview of Dr. Promlap's best tips and tools on how to conquer your condition living in a fast-paced world that we f...
2021-09-0634 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesWeight loss - Is this really the answer to type 2 diabetes?It wouldn't be a Type 2 Diabetes podcast if we don't talk about the subject of weight, right? This can be a controversial topic to discuss but we are going for it in this episode! As promised, you'll get nothing short of the truth about everything related to your condition here at "THRIVE with Type 2 diabetes" - and that includes getting the answer to an age old question "Will losing weight help with my type 2 diabetes?"Not only that you will learn the answer to this question, you will also get Dr. Promlap's proven method to implement into...
2021-08-3033 min
THRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesWhen is living with Type 2 Diabetes dangerous - the 80/20 ruleIn this episode, we are getting down to the nitty-gritty of how to truly become a successful Type 2 Warrior. For that to happen, you'll have to be familiar with the 80/20 rule of diabetes. Not sure what that is? Fear not! Dr. Promlap will go through a detailed explanation of what this rule means and how it applies to type 2 diabetes. Once armed with this fact, you'll be one step close to reaching your A1C goal consistently and effortlessly. Although, as always, knowledge is power, but ACTION is even more powerful. Dr. Promlap will also walk you t...
2021-08-2333 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesHow does type 2 diabetes affect your mental health - A discussion with someone who has overcame its stigma to reach remission within 3 years of being diagnosedSince the goal of this podcast is to help all of you type 2 warriors out there reach your A1C goal effortlessly and efficiently, it is crucial for you to hear from someone who is going through the same journey as you. That's why, in this episode, Dr. Promlap is joined by a special guest!We are talking to Jamie, a.k.a. @Type2nme, where he will let you all in on all his secrets of how he was able to get off of his medication and reached his A1C goal within just 3 years of...
2021-08-1638 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesThe Blood Sugar Roller Coaster - What You Need to Know to Get Off This RideIf you are not familiar with the blood sugar roller coaster, then you might be luckier than other type 2 warriors...In this episode, Dr. Promlap will explore specific ways to help you lower blood sugar inconsistency. She will point out some of the mistakes that she sees while working with clients that could potentially increase blood sugar inconsistency. You'll also learn what to do instead so you can achieve balanced blood sugar level day after day.BUT why do you need to achieve this? Well, if you ever wonder why you feels tired a...
2021-08-0932 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesCan Type 2 Diabetes Be Cured By Exercise - Breaking Down All The Facts With Dr. Daniel Tiano, PT, DPTLet's talk movement!In this episode, we will aim to answer a few heated questions surround diabetes and exercising such as: Can you exercise diabetes away? Can exercise improve diabetes? When should you exercise with type 2 diabetes? What type of exercise is best for diabetes? Why exercise is important in diabetes?With the crowded amount of information you get from social media nowadays, it can be very overwhelming and confusing to know what will be best for you in your condition. Since type 2 diabetes is not a one-size-fit-all condition, you should not be looking at...
2021-08-0237 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesHow often do you hear yourself saying "I wish I could get rid of these medications…"?In this episode, Dr. Promlap will explore what you can do to help you minimize your medication list safely and effectively. Because the last thing you want to do is to stop taking your medications without knowing if that was what's best for you and your blood sugar. Please be sure to always check with your health care provider before you decide to change your medication regimen in any way. What is presented in this episode will be very general and might not work for everyone.We will also discuss some of the common medications that your...
2021-07-2633 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesHow to effortlessly kick your sweet cravings to the curbIn this episode, Dr. Promlap will give you a few simple tips that will help you figure out how to finally kick that sweet cravings once and for all. Make no mistake for this is not a trick or hack to do this. In fact, what is discussed will be evidenced-based and research-driven to ensure that you will be the most value out of this episode. You will also get specific example of what to do so you can find clarity on how to create change to your current habit and lifestyle."After only 5 weeks of working...
2021-07-1929 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesWill Type 2 Diabetes Go Away - Myths V.S. TruthsIn this episode, Dr. Promlap will debunk some of the most common myths surrounding Type 2 Diabetes that most people still do not know about. She will explain why being stuck with these myths are what is actually keeping you from achieving you A1C goal. You'll also learn how to break-free from them and what to actually do instead. No matter where you are on your type 2 journey, you most likely have seen or read plenty of information on the condition. You often wonder if what you're reading is what you really need to know in order t...
2021-07-1230 minTHRIVE with Type 2 DiabetesWelcome to THRIVE with Type 2 Diabetes!"You don't need to be on a restrictive diet or be on tons of medications to be able to live a full and fulfilling life with type 2 diabetes" Welcome to the THRIVE with Type 2 Diabetes podcast with Dr. Tien Promlap, PharmD! Learn how to consistently lower your A1C and keep it down for good without ever having to give up your favorite foods in this all-new podcast! "Hi there, I'm Dr. Tien Promlap..." Dr. Promlap is a pharmacist, who holds both a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a B.S. in N...
2021-07-1112 min