Ep 24 - Optimizing Health: Muscle and Bone Changes for Women Over 40 with Type 1 Diabetes, with Megann Schooley, DPT

Join us as we welcome Megann Schooley, a dynamic speaker, professor, and physical therapist, to the podcast. Megann's expertise in public speaking and health and wellness shines through as she shares critical knowledge on managing chronic diseases, especially type one diabetes, and its impact on muscles and joints for women over 40. Exercise, sport, health, and wellness have always been her personal passions and are areas of emphasis in her professional career. Personally, she is dedicated to faith, family, health, and fitness. She is a former captain of Lynn University's Women's National Championship Soccer Team, twice an Academic All-American and a member of their Athletic Hall of Fame. Professionally, Schooley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy Certified, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. She has a Graduate Certificate in Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics from the University of Florida's College of Medicine. Additionally, she has certifications in blood flow restriction rehabilitation, dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, fascial movement taping, and Psychology for High Performance Sports. Megann emphasizes the importance of controlling variables such as blood glucose levels, sleep quality, and inflammation to prevent muscle and tendon issues. Discover the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and how movement plays a pivotal role in managing both conditions. We dive into the significance of strength training, muscle strength, bone density and its correlation with insulin resistance in diabetes management. Megann's insights on exercising and strength training, as well as her empowering advice for women over 40 with diabetes, will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to take charge of your health and embrace a better quality of life. After you listen in please visit my website at abundanthealthwithmelissa.com and give us your feedback or questions you may have on this topic, and please share this show with other ladies who need to hear this important information. Let's listen into my conversation with Megaan Schooley and get ready to use your muscles to their fullest potential!   Visit Megann Schooley Vighetti & Associates Sports Physical Therapy - Patient-Focused Physical Therapy (vighettipt.com)   Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode. 3 things to do now: 1. Follow me @bloodsugarboss on Instagram to stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover. 2. Free Download - How to Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes After 40 3. Contact us about our coaching programs Shop my favorite products   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.