EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 15 MIN
Perimenopause, Insulin, & the Pancreas: Understanding the Interplay Can Even Improve Your Digestion
from My Perimenopause Journey · host Excel with Mariana.
As many women transition through perimenopause, they develop insulin insensitivity. Many of them then develop elevated insulin levels, which can lead to food cravings, hunger spikes, impaired digestion, visceral fat, inflammation, cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, and more. But where is insulin actually made? What does that factory—aka our pancreas—look like? And what happens to all the other activities of the pancreas? Tune in to learn more about insulin, the pancreas, and why it matters during perimenopause.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.🌸 To better understand your peri•menopause journey and for more informed conversations with your doctor, check out the "My Peri•Menopause Journey" tracker. It's easy-to-use, customizable, and 100% private:English: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourneyDeutsch: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourneyFrançais: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourneyEspañol: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney한국어: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney中文: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney________________________________#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
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As many women transition through perimenopause, they develop insulin insensitivity. Many of them then develop elevated insulin levels, which can lead to food cravings, hunger spikes, impaired digestion, visceral fat, inflammation, cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, and more. But where is insulin actually made? What does that factory—aka our pancreas—look like? And what happens to all the other activities of the pancreas? Tune in to learn more about insulin, the pancreas, and why it matters during perimenopause.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.🌸 To better understand your peri•menopause journey and for more informed conversations with your doctor, check out the "My Peri•Menopause Journey" tracker. It's easy-to-use, customizable, and 100% private:English: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourneyDeutsch: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourneyFrançais: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourneyEspañol: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney한국어: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney中文: https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney________________________________#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
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Perimenopause, Insulin, & the Pancreas: Understanding the Interplay Can Even Improve Your Digestion
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