If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause or postmenopause while managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes at the same time, you may have noticed that blood sugar feels harder to control. Challenges with blood sugar control, increased cravings, stubborn weight gain, energy crashes and brain fog aren’t just frustrating—they’re linked to hormonal shifts affecting insulin and metabolism. In this episode, we break down why these changes happen, how menopause impacts blood sugar, and the steps you can take to support your health. Importantly, we cover practical nutrition strategies proven to help you balance blood sugar and feel your best during this important transition in life. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the menopause transition and how to be positively proactive to reduce symptoms and optimize your long term health. CHAPTERS 2:23 The menopause transition 4:18 Menopause and blood sugar 6:37 Sarcopenia, metabolism and bone loss 11:34 Nutrition for menopause and diabetes 19:55 Essential nutrients during menopause For show notes and resources, please visit: https://Type2DiabetesTalk.com To share your questions and suggestions, leave us a voice message or email at: https://Type2DiabetesTalk.com/message Explore our proven programs and services, visit: https://Type2DiabetesTalk.com/programs Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter for podcast updates, valuable nutrition tips and more: https://Type2DiabetesTalk.com/subscribe
