Blood Sugar Myths & Truths for Women in Perimenopause

Did you know that maintaining stable blood sugar plays a key role in managing common symptoms like cravings, fatigue, and irritability?

Balanced blood sugar is essential for energy, mood, brain function, heart health, immunity, and whole-body wellness, especially in women after 40!

Let's talk about some blood sugar myths and truths. Which of these myths have you heard (or believed)?

1. MYTH: I need frequent snacks to keep my blood sugar balanced.

TRUTH: Grazing exposes your cells to repeated bursts of sugar and insulin, which could potentially contribute to insulin resistance. Feeling the need to snack often can be a sign of blood sugar swings (spikes and dips) rather than healthy blood sugar regulation.

2. MYTH: I look thin so my blood sugar must be fine.

TRUTH: The type and distribution of fat in the body matters more than outward appearances. Even people who appear thin can have unhealthy visceral fat (around internal organs) that can contribute to inflammation and insulin resistance.

3. MYTH: My body is changing because of hormones, not blood sugar.

TRUTH: While it may be true that your body is changing because of hormones, declining levels of estrogen at menopause can increase the risk for insulin resistance. Insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormone, and estrogen all interact to affect blood sugar balance.

4. MYTH: I need to improve my cholesterol levels, not my blood sugar.

TRUTH: When you eat more sugar than your cells can use for energy, the excess is converted into triglycerides (fats), and the liver makes more LDL cholesterol. Unhealthy cholesterol is also a blood sugar issue.

5. MYTH: Only women with diabetes need to pay attention to blood sugar.

TRUTH: Early changes in blood sugar regulation are driven by insulin resistance, which can develop YEARS before a diagnosis of diabetes.

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xoxo Kimberly