Your Estrogen Drop Is Destroying Your Glucose Control (Here's How to Fix It)

Did you know researchers have described Alzheimer’s disease as “Type 3 Diabetes”? Book Kristen to Speak ➡ https://www.healthylifeapproach.com/speaker The connection between blood sugar, insulin resistance, and brain fog is one of the most important — and underreported — stories in women’s health. In this episode, Kristen Beasley explores metabolic brain health: how your body’s ability to process glucose directly affects your memory, mood, energy, and word-finding. You’ll learn why estrogen’s role in insulin signaling makes perimenopause a critical window for brain-protective nutrition — and exactly what to eat to support cognitive function. ⭐ What you’ll learn: • Why Alzheimer’s is called Type 3 Diabetes in research literature • How insulin resistance starves your brain of fuel • The role of estrogen in glucose transport (GLUT4) • Why brain fog in perimenopause isn’t just “normal aging.” • Mediterranean diet principles for brain health • Anti-inflammatory foods that support cognition   🛍️ Products I Use and Recommend These are the tools I personally use and trust. Links are affiliate links — see disclaimer below. 🩸 Function Health — Test 100+ biomarkers twice a year — $25 off membership https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KBEASLEY10&_saasquatch=KBEASLEY10&d=FHREF25 🌱 Adapt Naturals — Professional-grade foundational supplement stack — 20% off your first order https://www.adaptnaturals.com/KRISTEN80873 🌿 FullScript — My full professional dispensary for targeted supplements — special discount https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/healthylifeapproach 🔋 WHOOP 5.0 — Medical-grade recovery, strain and sleep tracking — free band + one month free https://join.whoop.com/us/en/9302C0E0/ 💓 Pulsetto — Vagus nerve stimulation for HRV and parasympathetic recovery — special discount https://pulsetto.sjv.io/HealthyLife ☀️ Sunlighten — Infrared sauna therapy for detox, recovery and cardiovascular health — special discount https://share.sunlighten.com/KristenBeasley Enjoyed This Episode? If this episode helped you, the single best thing you can do is subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It takes 30 seconds, and it's how other women in perimenopause find this show. Then share it with one friend who needs to hear it. Disclaimer ⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or licensed healthcare provider before making medical or health decisions. Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and trust. #BrainHealth #BrainFogNutrition #Perimenopause #InsulinResistance #MediterraneanDiet #WomenOver40 #TheHealthyLifeApproach #MetabolicHealth #AlzheimersAwareness Timestamps: 0:00 - Why Your Brain Feels Foggy in Perimenopause (It's Not Just Hormones) 0:20 - Sponsor: FullScript Supplements 1:58 - Alzheimer's as Type 3 Diabetes: The Blood Sugar Brain Connection 3:05 - How Insulin Resistance Starves Your Brain of Fuel 3:51 - Can Insulin Resistance Be Reversed? 4:28 - How Estrogen Affects Metabolism and Brain Function 4:56 - Warning Signs: Weight Gain, Brain Fog, and Cravings in Perimenopause 6:25 - Keto, Mediterranean, or Something Else? Cutting Through Diet Confusion 7:05 - Why Protein Is the #1 Nutrition Priority for Women Over 40 8:52 - What 100 Grams of Protein Actually Looks Like 10:37 - Simple Habit: Eat Protein First at Every Meal 12:04 - Why Fiber Matters for Blood Sugar and Brain Health 12:33 - The Gut-Brain Connection Explained 13:37 - Phytonutrients: Eating the Rainbow for Brain Protection 14:38 - Simple Meal Blueprint: Protein + Fiber + Color 15:01 - Keto Flex 12-3: Dr. Bredesen's Brain Health Nutrition Protocol 15:43 - Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet for Brain Health 16:58 - My Wake-Up Call: When Lab Results Showed High Insulin 18:00 - Know Your Numbers: Essential Lab Tests for Metabolic Brain Health 18:23 - Fasting Glucose, HbA1C, and Fasting Insulin Explained 20:02 - Additional Labs: CRP, ApoB, Thyroid, and Hormones 21:06 - Budget-Friendly Lab Testing Strategy 22:04 - Should You Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor? 22:54 - How to Use CGMs as Learning Tools, Not Anxiety Triggers 25:19 - Healthy Blood Sugar Targets to Aim For 26:08 - Free Strategy: 10-Minute Post-Meal Walks for Blood Sugar 28:14 - The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster vs Steady Energy 29:41 - Key Takeaways: What to Do This Week 30:52 - Next Episode: Movement and Brain Health 31:05 - Free Download: Brain Fog Solution Guide 31:45 - Disclaimer