Ep 76: Perimenopause, Blood Sugar & Midlife Changes: What Women and Partners Need to Know

Could your hormones be affecting your blood sugar, cravings, sleep, mood, and even your relationships?

In this episode of Path to Better A1C, Jenny Pena breaks down the real science behind perimenopause and menopause, including the symptoms women are rarely warned about and why partners should understand this transition too.

From brain fog and anxiety to belly fat, cravings, sleep disruption, frozen shoulder, mood swings, and rising blood sugar, this episode explores how hormonal shifts during midlife can impact metabolism, emotional health, energy, and daily life.

Jenny discusses:

• The difference between perimenopause and menopause

• Why symptoms can begin in your late 30s or early 40s

• How hormonal changes affect blood sugar and weight

• The connection between stress, cravings, sleep, and metabolism

• Why strength training and protein become more important during midlife

• The role GLP-1 medications may play for some women

• Practical lifestyle shifts that support energy and metabolic health

• What partners can do to better support women during this stage of life

Whether you are navigating perimenopause yourself or trying to better understand what your partner is experiencing, this episode offers practical guidance, validation, and real conversation around a topic that too many people still avoid discussing openly.

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