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In a previous article<\/a>, I introduced the importance of all women understanding the effects that our cyclical hormones can play in our metabolism and insulin resistance<\/a> [1]. But this becomes especially important for Type 1 diabetics, about half of whom experience<\/a> elevated blood glucose levels in the days following ovulation [2]. Combined with what we know about the relative irregularity and unpredictability of teen cycles even without<\/em> diabetes complications, this means that menstrual cycle phases should be taken into account<\/a> when figuring out proper blood sugar management for teens with Type 1 diabetes [3].  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does cycle tracking look like for teen girls?  <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The simplest way to track ovulation is by learning how to observe changes in cervical fluid, also called cervical mucus<\/a>. Cervical fluid is a biomarker (observable sign of something happening inside the body) that changes its appearance and feel in tandem with the rise and fall of estrogen<\/a>, especially in the time surrounding ovulation. By charting cervical fluid patterns, girls and women can pay attention to how their insulin needs shift relative to estrogen surges (for example, do I need more insulin when I have a lot of clear, stretchy fluid?) and they can better assess changes to insulin needs in the days following a drying up of fluid, which would indicate that they are likely in the luteal phase<\/a> after ovulation.<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teens can also learn how to chart basal body temperature (BBT)<\/a>, which shifts slightly higher following ovulation each cycle. Thanks to new technology, wearables like the Oura ring, Ava and TempDrop bracelets, and even earrings, can track your temp while you sleep, and some will sync with a smartphone app. Traditionally, BBT is a sign that would be utilized by NFP methods through either oral or vaginal temping, and those techniques are still the ones which have the best research behind them<\/a> for family planning purposes [4]. But for simple cycle tracking to identify ovulation, it\u2019s likely that teens would be able to utilize a wearable device<\/a> like a smart watch to check temperature patterns in conjunction with cervical fluid in order to determine whether ovulation has passed [5].  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly motivated girls may also choose to incorporate urine testing with luteinizing hormone strips (LH strips) to gain additional confidence. I tend not to recommend them for teens in general because of the ongoing cost, the level of commitment that is required for accurate testing, and the fact that many girls share bathrooms with siblings.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How and where to chart menstrual cycle signs and symptoms in tandem with blood sugar events<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The accessibility of apps make it relatively easy to find a workable solution to keeping track of both cycle changes and insulin needs. Even a simple spreadsheet could be created and kept online or printed for your teen, if you\u2019d prefer your teen avoid apps.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your teen with Type 1 Diabetes is beginning to chart her menstrual cycle, I would recommend daily tracking of:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n