Menopause, Glucose & Eating Smart – Midlife Blood Sugar Guide: Keeping Glucose Steady After 40
Highlights Declining estrogen during menopause is linked to reduced insulin sensitivity, making women more prone to blood sugar spikes and crashes (NIH, 2021). Midlife women face a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, partly due to hormonal shifts combined with lifestyle stressors (International Journal of Women’s Health). Stable blood glucose levels support not just weight […]
Migraine, Sunlight, and Hormones: A Triple Threat for Midlife Women
Highlights Nearly 50% of women with a history of migraines report worsening symptoms during perimenopause and menopause due to fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels (International Journal of Women’s Health). Sunlight triggers migraines in over 80% of people with the condition, with midlife women especially vulnerable to photophobia, dehydration, and disrupted sleep (American Migraine Foundation). Up […]
