Blood Sugar and Diabetes w/ Perimenopause

@ddixye, sorry you are feeling so bad. What type of diabetes do you have…type 1 or 2? Sometimes, type 2 take insulin as well as type one is why I ask. Also, what type of insulin are you taking? Long acting? Fast, like Novolog?

I’ve encountered plenty of times with roller coaster blood sugar. It can be physically and mentally exhausting, but there are ways to address it. There are options. If your numbers have been running high, it can bring your energy down. Once I got my numbers to a good range, I felt so much better! Then you’ll have energy to get out and about, activities, exercise, etc. The change is amazing!

One thing I would suggest, if you don’t already have one is a continuous glucose monitor. It’s key to keeping things in range. Most insurance covers them, I think,

If you’re type 1, I’d suggest an insulin pump. It’s the only thing that got me off the roller coaster and in good management.

Do you have access to a Certified Diabetes Educator? Most endocrinologist offices have them on staff, especially a medical school endocrinology dept. They can give specific advice on insulin dosing.

Have you had your thyroid checked? Diabetes and hypothyroidism often go together. Hypothyroidism can cause extreme fatigue. Once I got on meds, I felt like myself again.

I never had any menopause symptoms, so I can’t comment on that, but based on what I’ve learned over the last year, I’d say find a good gynecologist or female urologist who supports HRT to learn your options. There is a new approach to menopause and many doctors aren’t yet familiar with it. I’d encourage researching how menopause can deplete your body in multiple ways….bladder, skin, bone health, etc. There are some threads around here you can check out.

I’m type 2 diabetic since 2004, but don’t take insulin. 2019 I started having terrible menopause symptoms. The combination can be rough for some women. I can relate to that fatigue you mentioned about not wanting to get out of bed some mornings. I tried to wait it out, hoping menopause would eventually pass. 2024, after 5 years, symptoms had not decreased, so I found an OBGYN who put me on micro dose estrogen patch 0.05 mg and progesterone 100 mg.

I’m sorry this is happening to you. I hope you can find a medical professional who can help you with your perimenopause AND diabetes.

I just googled “perimenopause and type 2 diabetes” =

Falling estrogen levels during this stage increase insulin resistance, abdominal fat gain, and blood sugar variability, making type 2 diabetes more likely and harder to manage.

You can do a LOT
Glad you caught it so early ... and decided to find how live a life with better health and VITALITY.

All top universities website dealing with -- Harvard Health is one I use sometimes.
But you sitting Right Here On Mayo...why did you not start from here?
As an ~83 y.o. I can say I have no issues that might concern toward DT2.
DT1 is entirely a very different challenge. Let's say we got lucky.

What works to stay within healthy numbers is a result of Healthy Lifestyle! Frankly, that straightforward.
It essentially means eat balanced food and be Physically, Mentally and Socially, perhaps Spiritually as having a purposeful life with some Direction.
That's all.

Unfortunately typical diet we eat is highly processed rather than what the Harvard Health Plate shows: Half plate veggies and fruit, quarter protein and last quarter fats.

The problem often is we MOVE too little cuz our work and recs are sedentary. But our muscles and joints need exertion to give us near-optimal fitness: in cardio, strength, agility/flexibility. There is no fight against the body. Your body will tell you when it's too much. I walk up in my 11 floors stairwell WITHOUT LOOKING what floor I am. I will reach My Most at that Moment. Often after 5 or 6 floors I start panting when I try to kid myself-Not Whip -- hey let's feel this funny burn. I go sometimes 3 or 5 more. NO Competition. No Counting. You can just kick strong in the air for 10 minutes+ if that comes handy or feels good. Or jump, or even race from bathroon thru living to kitchen.

A good vital strong life awaits us; let's get on w/ it!
Share your progress!

Test your glucose When you feel poorly. Very high glucose can make you feel tired and weak thyroid can do the same but more constantly. Any glucose higher than 250 can make you feel fatigued. As a 50yr diabetic, keep it always below 200.

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I have found Over the counter “diabetes fixes” are “snake oil”. Type 2 take your meds and DON’T eat high carbs and sugary foods. Type 1 use insulins
as prescribed and eat “properly”. To all - And don’t eat if your glucose is high! I don’t eat if my glucose is above 100 and i wait for it to fall. I know many T1Ds take a shot with every meal…. Thus adjust your insulins if needed.