Ep 53 - How to Navigate Perimenopause and T1D: My Personal Story

Today, I delve into how perimenopause affects blood sugar, especially for those with type 1 diabetes, shedding light on the symptoms and challenges often faced. Download my Free Guide - 7 Tips and Top Foods to Boost Insulin Sensitivity During Hormonal Changes! Discover how hormonal changes as we age affects insulin resistance. My personal journey through travel-induced stress and body awareness, unknowingly experiencing hormonal changes. For more information on hormone replacement therapy and testing, listen back to Episode 27 with Dr. Tabitha Barber on managing hormone levels and symptoms. Plus, discover tips for navigating hormone replacement therapy and managing blood sugar levels effectively beginning in perimenopause. Six key takeaways: Your usual diabetes management routine may no longer suffice. It can be frustrating, stressful, and feel hopeless at times. Perimenopause can lead to unpredictable blood sugar levels, a need for more insulin, carb cravings and weight gain as your estrogen levels continue to fall. Menopausal symptoms can mimic signs of hypoglycemia, especially at night. The unfamiliar impact of menopause on blood sugar can induce anxiety, stress, and fear. Seeking support and resources to navigate this phase is crucial. I'm eager to explore perimenopause further with you and hear about your experiences managing diabetes. If you need support, Join our Type 1 In Midlife community on the free Honey Health Diabetes App. See link below. Want to discuss this topic further, book a free consultation with me Click to schedule a time. I work with clients in person and virtually. Please share this episode with other women who may benefit from this support. Thank you for tuning in.   Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode. What to do now: * Get a Free Download "Navigating Type 1 Diabetes in Menopause" and Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter  *Join our Type 1 In Midlife community on the free Honey Health App to chat about podcast topics and more *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. *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.