Episode Details

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we're thrilled to have Ginger Vieira back on the show. Ginger, a seasoned type 1 diabetes warrior since 1999, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a bachelor's in professional writing and certifications in coaching and fitness, she's an expert in her field.

Ginger is also a prolific author, known for books like "Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes" and "Dealing with Diabetes Burnout." You can find her work on GingerVieira.com, YouTube, Honey Health, and Instagram.

Our discussion today centers around hormones and their impact on insulin efficiency, especially as we age and near menopause. Ginger sheds light on the significance of understanding the pancreas beyond insulin production and the influence of hormones like ghrelin, leptin, and amylin on appetite, blood sugar, and insulin sensitivity.

We'll explore strategies to manage hormone fluctuations, including testing hormone levels and natural methods to improve blood sugar control. Plus, we'll touch on lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and exercise, and their role in hormone balance and blood sugar regulation, particularly during perimenopause.

By the end of our conversation, Ginger provides actionable steps and key takeaways to empower listeners in better managing blood sugar levels and hormonal fluctuations during menopause.

Below, we link her YouTube channel DiabetesNerd be sure to subscribe and watch her video on Ozempic and much more. 

We hope you get a lot of value from today's topic with Ginger Vieira!

Connect with Ginger:

Ginger Vieira – Author, Writer & Speaker

IG @gingervieira.t1d