Blood Sugar Rollercoaster: How Perimenopause Affects Glucose
Feeling 'hangry' or crashing after lunch? Your hormones might be making you less sensitive to insulin. Here is how to stabilize your energy.
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Estrogen enhances insulin sensitivity. When estrogen swings or drops, your cells can become slightly 'deaf' to the signal of insulin. This means your blood sugar levels stay higher for longer, leading to energy crashes and cravings.
The Hangry Phase
If you find yourself snapping at family before dinner, your blood sugar might be plummeting. Stabilizing glucose is the first step to managing perimenopausal mood swings.
Start Today
- Eat your greens first, then protein, then carbs to slow glucose absorption.
- Try a 10-minute walk after your largest meal.
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Next step
Track your energy crashes
Log your 'afternoon slump' in Periwell and see if it correlates with your cycle or specific breakfast choices.
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