Ep 64 - Beyond Insulin: Understanding Hormonal Imbalances in T1D with Ginger Vieira

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we're thrilled to have Ginger Vieira back on the show. Ginger, a seasoned type 1 diabetes warrior since 1999, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a bachelor's in professional writing and certifications in coaching and fitness, she's an expert in her field. Ginger is also a prolific author, known for books like "Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes" and "Dealing with Diabetes Burnout." You can find her work on GingerVieira.com, YouTube, Honey Health, and Instagram. Our discussion today centers around hormones and their impact on insulin efficiency, especially as we age and near menopause. Ginger sheds light on the significance of understanding the pancreas beyond insulin production and the influence of hormones like ghrelin, leptin, and amylin on appetite, blood sugar, and insulin sensitivity. We'll explore strategies to manage hormone fluctuations, including testing hormone levels and natural methods to improve blood sugar control. Plus, we'll touch on lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and exercise, and their role in hormone balance and blood sugar regulation, particularly during perimenopause. By the end of our conversation, Ginger provides actionable steps and key takeaways to empower listeners in better managing blood sugar levels and hormonal fluctuations during menopause.   Below, we link her YouTube channel DiabetesNerd be sure to subscribe and watch her video on Ozempic and much more.    We hope you get a lot of value from today's topic with Ginger Vieira!   Connect with Ginger: Ginger Vieira – Author, Writer & Speaker IG @gingervieira.t1d Diabetes Nerd Youtube    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.