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GLP-1s, Type 1 Diabetes & Menopause: Do You Really Need One?
And if you're a woman with type 1 diabetes navigating perimenopause or menopause, you may be wondering whether a GLP-1 could help with weight gain, increasing insulin resistance, higher insulin needs, or blood sugars that suddenly feel harder to manage.
It's a fair question.
But before asking, “Do I need a GLP-1?” I think we need to ask something even more important:
What am I actually trying to solve?


Perimenopause and Type 1 Diabetes: Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Manage
What if your blood sugars aren't out of control—but it's your hormones that are changing the rules?


How Many Carbs Should A Woman with Diabetes Eat? Here’s What Actually Matters
Counting carbs and measuring food was where I began, now because I rely so much on vegetables to fill my plate, I can now dose less insulin.


Over 40 with Diabetes? Alcohol Hits Different
Wondering how alcohol fits into your life —managing diabetes, especially now in your 40s, 50s, or beyond? In Episode 108 of the podcast ,...


Statins and Type 1 Diabetes in Women: Are They Really Necessary?
If you're a woman over 40 managing type 1 diabetes, chances are you've heard this line at your endo's office: “Because you have diabetes, we


Adjusting to the Pod Life: My Journey from MDI to an Insulin Pump
My journey from 42+ years on MDI to life with the Omnipod 5. The lessons I’ve learned and my advice for anyone considering a change.


Simplifying Gut Health & Diabetes: Diet, Tests, and Supplements
Gut health plays a crucial role in managing diabetes, particularly during hormonal transitions, beginning in perimenopause into menopause.


Myths & Facts About HRT: What Women with Diabetes Need to Know
Perimenopause is finally breaking free from the shadows of discomfort that many of us have avoided discussing for far too long! It’s time...
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