Nutritionist explains glucose mistakes that impact fertility and how to avoid them

The health expert suggested pairing every meal with protein and healthy fats to prevent spikes, and taking a 10-15 minute walk after meals to lower blood sugar naturally (Image: Pexels)

Blood sugar spikes and crashes harm the body in more ways than one. While women keep track of their ovulation, eat right, and take their supplements, they are often unaware of the impact blood sugar spikes have on their fertility.

Nutritionist Tanisha Bawa took to her Instagram account to elaborate on this in her new post.

What do glucose spikes and crashes do?

The health expert shared that blood sugar spikes and crashes are unfavourable for healthy egg development. “Elevated glucose levels trigger inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. These factors damage the follicles where eggs mature, interfere with hormone communication, and deplete nutrients essential for reproductive health,” she shared.

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Consequences of glucose spikes and crashes

Tanisha explained that imbalanced glucose can negatively impact egg quality. Some of its consequences include weakened follicle development, affecting egg maturity, irregular or delayed ovulation, and chromosomal abnormalities, increasing the risk of miscarriage and failed implantation.

She added, “Many women have subclinical insulin resistance - meaning your cells are becoming less responsive to insulin, leading to hormonal imbalances that impair estrogen and progesterone levels, androgen levels (like testosterone), the timing and success of ovulation and implantation.”

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Effects of stable glucose

While glucose spikes and crashes can cause damage, maintaining stable glucose levels helps prioritise reproduction. Tanisha listed some of the benefits of balanced blood sugar, including healthy hormone signalling (FSH, LH, oestrogen, progesterone), strong egg mitochondria (key for embryo development), and a calm, low-inflammation environment in the ovaries and uterus.

Dietary and lifestyle changes for balanced glucose

In the end, she suggested pairing every meal with protein and healthy fats to prevent spikes, and taking a 10-15 minute walk after meals to lower blood sugar naturally. She recommended cutting back on added sugar and refined carbs such as pastries, soda, and processed snacks. Lastly, she advised choosing low-glycemic carbs (veggies, berries, quinoa, legumes) for steady energy.

Disclaimer: This article, including health and fitness advice, only provides generic information. Don’t treat it as a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist for specific health diagnosis.