Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven

Menopause and blood sugar: what you need to know


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In this episode, we talk about perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Jordan, Chief Medical Officer at Midi Health. Dr. Jordan leads a team focused on women’s midlife health through Midi, a telehealth platform. We cover what menopause is, its common symptoms, when it usually starts, and how it’s related to impaired glucose tolerance.

Dr. Jordan explains Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), discussing its safety, the best time to start, and the risks of waiting. We also look at natural remedies for menopause and how they compare to HRT. For women feeling off around menopausal age, Dr. Jordan offers advice on diagnosis and treatment. She explains the differences between perimenopause and menopause and why doctors may have overlooked menopause basics in the past. We also talk about what to expect when starting HRT, including how soon you might feel better and how long treatment usually lasts.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

  • What menopause is and if all women experience it
  • Common symptoms of menopause and the typical starting age
  • The relationship between impaired glucose tolerance and menopause
  • Safety of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and its historical context
  • The optimal time to start HRT and the risks of delaying treatment
  • The effectiveness of natural remedies for menopause compared to HRT
  • Guidance for women feeling 'off' around menopausal age on diagnosis and treatment
  • Differences between perimenopause and menopause
  • Why menopause basics were historically overlooked by the medical establishment
  • What to expect when starting HRT, including improvement timelines and treatment duration + MUCH MORE!
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