Ep 60 - Exploring the Impact of Food and Fitness on Insulin Needs and Weight with Amy Wilson

Join us in this episode as we welcome Amy Wilson, a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, certified fitness professional, and nutrition coach using the FASTer Way to Fat Loss platform. Amy is a passionate advocate for utilizing nutrition and fitness to prevent and reverse diseases.   Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, Amy shares the transformative power of diet and exercise in changing lives, highlighting the importance of tailored nutritional programs. From reversing pre-diabetes to addressing high cholesterol, Amy emphasizes the significance of personalized approaches in enhancing health and fitness.   With her background in geriatric pharmacy, Amy seamlessly transitions into empowering individuals to take control of their bodies and minds. She sheds light on the lack of education among patients, particularly in diabetes management during menopause, and discusses common medications like Ozempic and Metformin.   Amy addresses overlooked factors impacting midlife women's health, such as insulin resistance due to declining estrogen levels, and offers insights into optimizing nutrition, strength training, stress management, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and understanding insulin's role in weight management and muscle health.   Tune in to discover practical tips and strategies for holistic diabetes management and overall well-being.   Connect with Amy Wilson: Get her 5 Day Fat Loss Blueprint (recipes) On IG @thenutritioncoachpharmacist   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.