Episode Details

In this powerful episode, Melissa sits down with Aisha Coons, medical copywriter, researcher, and creator behind Heed Her Health and Her Homeostasis. Diagnosed with both Type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism at age four, Aisha shares her lifelong journey of learning to balance multiple autoimmune conditions while navigating the hormonal shifts of womanhood.

Together, Melissa and Aisha explore:

• How early diagnosis shaped Aisha's independence and mindset
• The connection between thyroid function, insulin needs, and menstrual cycle patterns
• Why some diabetes technologies can help or hinder weight and glucose balance
• The challenges in current research on women's cycles and glucose variability
• How women with Type 1 can advocate for better care, better research, and better understanding

Aisha also offers a behind-the-scenes look at her work in medical writing and her mission to bring more female-focused conversation into diabetes care.

Follow Aisha Coons

IG @aisha9356

My website: heedherhealth.com

My YouTube channel: Her Homeostasis 

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