Episode 12: Foundational Pillar 1 - Understanding + Supporting Blood Sugar Balance + Insulin Resistance

There are 4 main foundational pillars of health that we must address and support if we want to have a much smoother hormonal ride through our 40s. And, if we want to safeguard our health, both now and in the future.  In this episode I talk about the first of these foundations, which is blood sugar balance and insulin control. Insulin resistance is a big factor in perimenopause symptoms and challenges, both physically and cognitively. It impacts so many of the typical symptoms experienced in our 40s, including brain fog, mood issues, sleep issues, weight gain and belly fat, and even hot flushes and night sweats.  You'll learn: Why blood sugar matters What "blood sugar balance" actually means The hormones involved in regulating it The impact of blood sugar dysregulation on our health and experience of perimenopause symptoms How it leads to insulin resistance + what that means How we achieve healthy blood sugar regulation + insulin control Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page  Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/  Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/  Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe and share, and leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful!