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Why it's Crucial to Maintain Stable Blood Sugar During Peri/menopause

25 September 2024
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Maintaining stable blood sugar during perimenopause and menopause is crucial because blood sugar fluctuations can significantly impact hormonal balance and overall health. Here’s why it’s so important:

1. Hormonal Imbalances Intensify Blood Sugar Swings: During perimenopause and menopause, the natural decline in oestrogen and progesterone levels can make your body more insulin-resistant. This means your body has a harder time regulating blood sugar, which can lead to spikes and crashes. These fluctuations can worsen symptoms like mood swings, irritability, fatigue, and even weight gain.

2. Managing Weight Gain: Blood sugar stability helps prevent weight gain, a common struggle during this phase of life. Insulin spikes from high blood sugar levels can trigger the storage of fat, particularly around the midsection, making it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight.

3. Mood Swings and Energy Levels: Rapid changes in blood sugar can cause mood swings, irritability, and brain fog—symptoms that women already experience during perimenopause and menopause. Stable blood sugar keeps energy levels more consistent and reduces these emotional ups and downs.

4. Reducing Risk of Long-Term Health Issues: Women in menopause have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and stabilising blood sugar can help reduce these risks.

By focusing on a low-carb, balanced diet that incorporates more animal protein, healthy fats and fibre, you can keep your blood sugar levels more stable, which in turn supports better hormone balance and helps reduce some of the most challenging symptoms during this life stage.

 

References:

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/diabetes/menopause-the-change-that-can-add-challenges-to-diabetes-management/

https://www.verywellhealth.com/menopause-and-diabetes-6748922

https://www.signos.com/blog/blood-sugar-and-menopause

 

Disclaimer: this article/post is for informational purposes only and not to be taken as advice.

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