No Gatekeeping: My Go-To Vitamins for PCOS & T2D
7 Must-Have Vitamins for PCOS & Type 2 Diabetes
Struggling with PCOS or Type 2 Diabetes? These 7 vitamins helped me balance hormones, improve energy, and manage blood sugar, without prescribed medication. Get the full list + why they work in my latest blog post.
Living with PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes has been a learning curve. Especially, when trying to manage both without prescribed medication. Over the past few years, I’ve been researching supplements that support my blood sugar, energy levels, hormone balance, and overall mental clarity.
This post breaks down exactly what I take daily, why I take it, and how each one has helped me feel more like me again! Plus, I’ve included links so you can shop them all in one place.
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Theralogix Ovasitol
Current Price: Individual Packets 180 servings $110 / Canister 90 day supply $88.42
How it’s helped me:
This is hands down one of the most noticeable game-changers in my routine. Within weeks, I noticed a difference in my sugar cravings and energy crashes. My cycle started becoming more regular, and my mood improved. It's a bit of an investment, but worth every penny for me. I prefer the individual packets because it makes it easier to take on the run and on vacations.
Key Benefits:
Supports hormonal balance
Helps improve insulin sensitivity
May promote regular ovulation and menstrual cycles
Can help reduce sugar cravings
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Theralogix Berberine
Current Price: $73.68
How it’s helped me:
Berberine works almost like a natural version of Metformin. It helps control my blood sugar levels and reduces that spike-and-crash feeling after meals. It’s also helped with my digestion and bloating. So far, no side effects like constantly running to the bathroom. (I’m looking at you Metformin).
There are definitely cheaper options available but this is the one that I use and I know it works well with the Ovasitol.
Key Benefits:
Supports healthy blood sugar levels
May aid in weight management
Improves insulin sensitivity
Supports gut health
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Nature’s Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium
Current Price: $23.95
How it’s helped me:
This combo helps me sleep better and reduces PMS symptoms. Magnesium is also essential for blood sugar balance and calming the nervous system. I notice a big difference in how I feel when I skip it. Skipping = Restless nights.
Key Benefits:
Supports bone and muscle health
Promotes restful sleep
May help reduce insulin resistance
Eases PMS and anxiety symptoms
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Nature’s Way Alive Women’s 50+ Ultra Multivitamin
Current Price: $12.99
(Even though I’m not 50+, hear me out!)
How it’s helped me:
I use this because it’s packed with nutrients that support energy, metabolism, and immunity. It has more of the essential nutrients we often miss with PCOS and insulin resistance, including B-vitamins, chromium, and zinc.
I’m not going to lie my Grandma told me to take the 50+ vitamins and I said “yes ma’am!” But after talking to my doctor it definitely was a smart move!
Key Benefits:
Boosts energy and metabolism
Supports immune function
Contains key nutrients for women with PCOS
Helps fill nutritional gaps in diet
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Olly Goodbye Stress Ultra Strength
Current Price: $19.99
How it’s helped me:
When I’m stressed, everything feels 10x harder, especially trying to manage my sugar. These help me stay calm and avoid stress-snacking or emotional spirals.
I didn’t notice how much they helped me until I had to go on a long flight and was completely stressing out. I took two of these and was as calm as a sleeping baby. I actually don’t take these everyday, I keep on them on hand and use them as needed.
Key Benefits:
Supports relaxation without drowsiness
Helps manage cortisol levels
Reduces emotional eating triggers
Great for stress-related hormone imbalances
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Olly Daily Energy Gummies
Current Price: $13.99
How it’s helped me:
These give me a steady, non-jittery energy boost throughout the day. No crashes, no headaches — just a little lift to help me stay focused and motivated. They really help give me a boost when the PCOS fatigue hits!
Key Benefits:
Provides natural energy support
Contains B12 and CoQ10 for cellular energy
No caffeine or artificial stimulants
Helps fight fatigue from insulin resistance
Nature Made Extra Strength Vitamin D
Current Price: $7.94
How it’s helped me:
This one is quiet but powerful. I didn’t realize how much my mood, energy, and even insulin resistance were being affected by low Vitamin D. Since adding this in, I’ve felt more emotionally steady and noticed better blood sugar numbers.
Did you know? Most women with PCOS are low in Vitamin Dand boosting those levels can make a huge difference. If you only take one thing, make it this! But don’t forget the OG source: sunshine is still the best form of Vitamin D. ☀️
Key ingredients:
Supports immune function
Promotes healthy blood sugar regulation
Helps with mood and emotional balance
Essential for hormonal health and bone strength
These seven vitamins have become the foundation of my self-care routine
They’ve made managing PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes feel so much more doable. Everyone’s body is different, but I hope my journey helps you find what works for you.
Please be sure to check with your doctor before taking any of these vitamins. 💛
Thirty, Flirty, and Finally Figuring It Out
Turning 30 has felt like closing a wild chapter and opening a softer, stronger one. After loss, chaos, and too many plot twists that weren’t mine, I’m choosing to take the lead in my own story. This era is about healing, intentional living, and creating a life I actually want. Not just surviving the one I was handed.
Well, here we are, thirty years old and officially entering a brand new era. And yes, the rumors are true: the knees do start snapping, crackling, and popping like a bowl of Rice Krispies.
Life’s been a whirlwind leading up to this moment. 2023 hit hard. I lost both my dad and my childhood best friend, and let’s not even get into the reality show-level drama that comes with adult friendships. It’s been messy. It’s been heavy. But in this new season, we’re learning how to ride the waves instead of drowning in them.
This chapter is all about showing up for myself. For the longest time, my life felt like a revolving door of other people’s chaos—and I played the background. Not anymore.
Now, we’re choosing healing: mental, emotional, physical. We’re building a life that fits, not just settling for the one we were handed. We’re living our best life (on a budget, of course—because groceries are giving luxury pricing these days), and we’re doing it unapologetically.
Here on the blog, you’ll find a mix of:
Real-life diaries from a 30-something woman figuring it out while living at home (with grace and side-eyes).
Plus-size fashion finds that actually fit, flatter, and feel good.
Skincare and beauty for glowing up—inside and out.
Health + wellness that’s realistic, not rigid (think: PCOS-friendly meals, low-carb living, and feel-good movement).
Unfiltered chats on womanhood, boundaries, being single, and building a life that feels like yours—not someone else's checklist.
All the things that make this "Back to Life in My 30s" era feel good.
Why We Love Arula!
If you haven’t heard of CoEdition you are missing out on some hot styles! They are the world of curves.
If you haven’t heard of Arula it’s okay because neither did I until I literally walked into their store. My girlfriends and I were exploring Grand Boulevard in Destin Florida and I walked face first into the side of the store. We saw on the windows the sizes they carried and decidied to pop in. BEST. DECISION. EVER!
You might have heard of Altar’d State. Arula is the sister brand for mid and plus sizes. They carry sizes 10-24 but the way they size the clothing is so adorable! You have sizes Xquisite (XL, 10/12), Amazing (1X, 14/16), Beautiful (2X, 18/20), and Captivating (3x, 22/24). I love the positive message that this sends!
I can only speak for the Arula I visted in Destin. But the fitting room is absolutly stunning! I usually don’t care to try on clothes because it’s such hassel. I feel like I always have to fight to fit a fitting room. Or it’s small and not well maintained. At Arula the fitting rooms are very spacious and are maintained very well. The employees are very kind and quick to assist.
If you have not shopped at Arula I highly reccommend visiting a store front for the full expirence. If that is not an option for you, check out their website! Either way you will not be disappointed when shopping at Arula!
What the Fruit?
Glow Recipe is one of the top Korean Skincare brands in the US, and there is a reason why!
Glow Recipe is one of the top Korean Skincare brands in the US, and there is a reason why! With their superfruit based products, we get all the benefits of our favorite fruits.
Here’s a list of my favorites:
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Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore Tight Toner
Current Price: $34
Why I love it: Watermelon is packed with Vitamin A + C and amino acids that help plump the skin. The Watermelon Glow Toner hydrates and tightens your pores. This toner really leaves my skin feeling very hydrated and soft. This toner has a different consistency from most toners I used. It has a silky feel that gives my skin a nice soothing and cooling effect. I can honestly say that this toner has made a huge impact on my skincare routine.
Key Ingredients:
Watermelon
Cactus Water
PHA
BHA
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Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum
Current Price: $42
Why I love it: Avocado has “dry oils” that provide moisture without weighing down your skin. Glow Recipe combined these dry oils with retinol to provide a product that nourishes our skin while reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The Avocado Recovery Serum helps reduce redness and soothes and calms the skin. This is my go to product when my skin decides to act up. It has saved me from multiple skin irritations I dealt with from different products. I highly recommend picking this one up if you deal with any of the issues above.
Key ingredients:
Avocado Butter + Avocado Extract
Ceramide-5
Allantoin
Rice Milk
Photo from GlowRecipe.com
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum
Current Price: $42
Why I love it: Plum has antioxidant properties that hydrates and rejuvenates skin. Pair it together with Hyaluronic acid and you get a product that offers a more intense hydration. The Plum Plump Serum is great because it does exactly what it says, it plumps your skin! It hydrates the layers of your skin, making your skin bouncy and youthful. This is a staple in my routine because I can see the difference after just one use.
Key ingredients:
Plum (3 Types)
Hyaluronic Acid
Vegan Collagen & Silk Protein
Vitamin B5
Photo from GlowRecipe.com
Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Current Price: $45
Why I love it: Did you know that Guava contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Oranges? Yeah, me neither! That is until Glow Recipe came out with the Guava Dark Spot serum. If you’re looking for something to help lighten your dark spots. Seriously, look no further! All of the key ingredients listed in this product specifically target dark spots and an uneven skin tone. I completely fell in love with this product after using it for a few weeks. I could see that my dark spots visibly lightened in the short time that I used the product. You will not regret buying this serum. I suggest doubling this serum with the Strawberry Smooth Serum for even better results.
Key ingredients:
5 Forms of Vitamin C
Guava Seed Oil & Fruit Extract
Tranexamic Acid
Ferulic Acid
Vitamin E
Photo from GlowRecipe.com
Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum
Current Price: $40
Why I love it: Strawberries are not only delicious but they contain enzymes that hydrate and gently resurface skin. It also reduces the production of excess oil. Glow Recipes newest product, the Strawberry Smooth Serum, smooths texture, prevents breakouts, refines pores, all while calming the skin. This is the most gentle skin texture treatment that I have ever used. Other products that I used have broken me out and gave me rashes. I used this product everyday for 1 month and my skin never looked so good or felt so smooth. This was a huge game changer for my skincare routine.
Key ingredients:
10% Acid Clarity Acid Complex
2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (BHA)
Mandelic Acid (AHA)
Strawberry
Azelaic Acid Liposome
Succinic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Tell me what you think! Which product of the Glow Recipe fruit family is your favorite?
Do You Shop CoEdition?
If you haven’t heard of CoEdition you are missing out on some hot styles! They are the world of curves.
If you haven’t heard of CoEdition you are missing out on some hot styles. They are the World of Curves. The place for confident curvy women to find styles that allow them to express their passion for fashion!
I love the wide range of styles that you can find on the website. The styles range from Chic to Boho.
If you’re looking for a summer ready romper to wear on your trip to the Bahamas, they have that! Do you need a dress for a wedding? You can find that too!
The sizes range from 14 to 24! It’s all about us curvy girls here! Every piece I’ve worn feels like it's been tailored for me specifically. I promise you will not be disappointed when shopping here!
Mon Cheri Amor
I’ve been hearing a lot about Beauty Bakerie’s Lip Whip, so I was excited for a chance to try it out!
I’ve been hearing a lot about Beauty Bakerie’s Lip Whip, so I was excited for a chance to try it out! I was gifted Beauty Bakerie’s Mon Cheri Lip Whip and did a wear test.
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Beauty Bakerie claims that their Matte Lip Wip does not smudge at all and promises full coverage in just one application. So I put those claims to the test! I had a dinner and a play planned with my friends and family and thought what better time to put it to the test!
My evening consisted of eating a delicious pot pie and drinking my favorite drink, a mojito. Believe it or not but this lip whip did not move! I’m sure I got on some nerves asking if my lips still looked okay! But the answer was always yes. I only had to touch it up a little after eating but I was honestly expecting to have to redo a lot more.
FINAL VERDICT:
The Beauty Bakerie does exactly what they say it does. It didn’t smudge and it lasted all day. It is very pigmented and one application was definitely enough for me. The shade of red was beautiful and really popped! I definitely think this is worth it!