Type 1 In Midlife: Perimenopause, Menopause & Type 1 Diabetes

Melissa Slemp

The Type 1 in Midlife Podcast is for women navigating hormones and blood sugar through perimenopause, menopause, and aging with type 1 diabetes. Hosted by Melissa Slemp, certified nutritional and hormone health coach, author of Highs, Lows & Hormones, and living with type 1 diabetes for more than 44 years. This show brings honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-life support to women who are tired of feeling dismissed, confused, or alone in their health journey. Inside each episode, you'll learn how hormones impact insulin resistance, sleep, weight gain, stress, energy, metabolism, and blood sugar management during every stage of life. Melissa also brings trusted conversations around the benefits and considerations of hormone therapy, helping women better understand current research, treatment options, symptom relief, and how hormone support may improve quality of life during midlife and menopause. Through lived experience, coaching insight, expert interviews, and faith-filled encouragement, Melissa helps women better understand their bodies, confidently advocate for the care and support they deserve, and feel empowered to make informed health decisions. If you're looking for practical help, validation, education, and a community of women who truly get it — you're in the right place. Connect with Melissa, grab free resources, explore coaching through Abundant Health with Melissa, and learn more about the book in the show notes. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep 178 - Perimenopause with Type 1 Diabetes: When It Feels Like You're Starting Over

    What happens when the diabetes management you've relied on for years suddenly stops working the way it used to? For many women with type 1 diabetes, perimenopause can feel a little like being diagnosed all over again. In this episode, I'm joined by Erika Forsyth, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting children, adolescents, adults, and caregivers living with diabetes. Erika has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1990 and brings both her professional expertise and lived experience to the emotional, social, and behavioral side of diabetes. She's also a strong advocate in our diabetes community, serving on the American Diabetes Association's Mental Health Advisory Group and Safe at School Working Group, the Touched by Type 1 Medical Oversight Committee, and the board of You're Just My Type. She's also a frequent contributor to the Juicebox Podcast Mental Health Series and a speaker at diabetes conferences around the country. And now, Erika is navigating perimenopause herself—which makes this conversation especially personal. We talk about the unpredictability of perimenopause, changing insulin needs, sleep disruption, brain fog, emotional overwhelm, diabetes distress, and something Erika describes so powerfully as body grief: grieving the body and patterns you once understood while still having to care for that changing body every single day. Erika was also an advanced reader of Highs, Lows & Hormones, and in this conversation she shares how she's using pieces of the book—particularly the Symptom-Hormone Matching Guide—to better understand what she's experiencing, connect the dots between hormones and blood sugar, and prepare herself for conversations about hormone therapy. We also talk about: Why perimenopause is about much more than insulin resistance The emotional weight of adding hormones to an already complicated diabetes equation Why unpredictability does not mean you're failing at diabetes Diabetes burn out, distress, anxiety and isolation How hormone changes can affect relationships and communication Why HRT conversations can feel overwhelming—and why you don't have to figure everything out at once Learning to experiment rather than expecting yourself to immediately "fix" your blood sugar How to recognize when it may be time to seek additional emotional support Advocating for yourself when your endocrinologist or OB/GYN doesn't have the answers Giving yourself permission to learn your body again One of my favorite reminders from this conversation is something Erika pulled directly from the book: This season is not the end of stability. It's a bridge to a new one. Most importantly, we talk about why unpredictability does not mean failure. If perimenopause has left you wondering, Why can't I manage my diabetes the way I used to? this conversation is for you.   Connect with Erika Forsyth: IG @Erika_Forsyth_LMFT erikaforsyth.com   Connect with Melissa Slemp:   Follow on: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Linkedin   Check out Melissa's website   Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones   Connect with other like-minded women in a supportive group coaching community: Highs, Lows, & Hormones Circle   Visit diabetessisters.org to join. It's free, easy to use, and a great place to find community and support.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

    Ep 178 - Perimenopause with Type 1 Diabetes: When It Feels Like You're Starting Over

  2. Sep 28

    Ep 177 - Are Your Insulin Settings Keeping Up With Your Hormones?

    If you're waking up, looking at your CGM and wondering, What in the world happened overnight? don't automatically assume you did something wrong. Your insulin needs aren't static, especially through the reproductive years, perimenopause and menopause. Hormone shifts, cortisol, sleep, stress and changes in insulin sensitivity can all affect how much background insulin your body needs. In this episode, I'm breaking down basal insulin—the steady background "drip" of insulin your body needs throughout the day and night—and why it still matters whether you use multiple daily injections, a pump in manual mode, or an automated insulin delivery system. I'll walk you through my simple framework: Find the pattern: When is glucose consistently rising or falling? Find the driver: Could hormones, cortisol, sleep, food, exercise or insulin timing be contributing? Find your mode: Is your current insulin delivery strategy meeting your body's needs right now? We'll also talk about overnight glucose patterns, dawn phenomenon, why one unusual night doesn't necessarily mean your settings are wrong, and what information can be helpful to bring to your diabetes care team before making adjustments. Because sometimes you didn't suddenly get "bad" at diabetes. Your body changed—and your insulin strategy may need to change with it. My book, Highs, Lows & Hormones, includes a companion basal testing resource designed to help you gather your own patterns and take better questions to your diabetes care team. Important: Insulin adjustments should be made with guidance from your qualified diabetes care team. This episode is for education and is not individualized medical advice.   Watch over on my Youtube channel @Type1inMidlife   Connect with Melissa Slemp:   Follow on: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Linkedin   Check out Melissa's website   Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones   Connect with other like-minded women in a supportive group coaching community: Highs, Lows, & Hormones Circle   Visit diabetessisters.org to join. It's free, easy to use, and a great place to find community and support.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

    Ep 177 - Are Your Insulin Settings Keeping Up With Your Hormones?

  3. Sep 21

    Ep 176 - The Supplements I Take Every Day—and Why You Shouldn't Copy Me

    I get asked this question all the time: What do you actually take every day? So today, I'm opening up my supplement cabinet for a little show and tell—from the hormones I use morning and night to magnesium, vitamin D, omega-3s, creatine, amino acids, gut support, and a few things I'm currently experimenting with. But this episode comes with one BIG disclaimer: please don't copy my routine. Everything I take has evolved over time based on my labs, symptoms, health history, conversations with my practitioners, and what I'm trying to support at this stage of life. Because social media can make it very easy to believe we need one more supplement simply because someone else is taking it. Instead, I want this episode to make you curious about your body. In this episode, I share: What I currently take from morning to bedtime My daily hormone therapy routine The supplements I consider my non-negotiables What I take only as needed or experiment with Why labs, symptoms, quality, and sourcing matter Why I don't believe more is always better Questions to ask yourself—and your healthcare provider—before adding something new Don't copy my medicine cabinet. Let mine start a conversation about yours. And as always, talk with your healthcare provider before adding or changing supplements or hormone therapy. 🎥 If you want the full "show and tell," watch this episode on the Type 1 in Midlife YouTube channel, where you can actually see what I'm holding up and talking about. You'll also find my recommended supplement list and other resources linked below. Links to share below show notes: Watch over on my Youtube channel @Type1inMidlife   See the professional-grade supplements I personally recommend and talk about on the podcast. Shop anytime through my Fullscript dispensary—and save 15% when you sign up. Shop Melissa's favorite supplements   Connect with Melissa Slemp:   Follow on: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Linkedin   Check out Melissa's website   Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones   Connect with other like-minded women in a supportive group coaching community: Highs, Lows, & Hormones Circle   Visit diabetessisters.org to join. It's free, easy to use, and a great place to find community and support.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

    Ep 176 - The Supplements I Take Every Day—and Why You Shouldn't Copy Me

  4. Sep 14

    Ep 175 - The GLP-1 Explosion: What Women With Type 1 Diabetes Need to Know

    GLP-1s are exploding, and women living with type 1 diabetes are paying attention. But beyond the weight-loss headlines and social media success stories, what do women with T1D really need to know? Returning guest Kelly Schmidt, RD, LDN, joins me for an honest conversation about GLP-1s, insulin sensitivity, weight, food noise, muscle, hormones—and why this decision is about much more than taking another medication. Kelly is a registered dietitian, strength coach, creator of the GRACE Method, and a woman living with Type 1 diabetes. She helps women manage blood sugar beyond just carbs and insulin by bringing together functional nutrition, muscle-building strategies and hormone education. Kelly is also a contributor to my book, Highs, Lows & Hormones, and has personally used GLP-1 therapy for years. In this episode, we talk about why women with T1D are turning to GLP-1s, Kelly's personal experience, potential benefits beyond weight loss, preserving muscle, digestion and side effects, sourcing and medical supervision, cost and long-term sustainability. And we tackle a piece I don't want women overlooking…hormones. In this episode, we talk about: What GLP-1 is and how these medications work Why women with type 1 diabetes are increasingly interested Kelly's personal experience after years of GLP-1 use Insulin sensitivity, food noise, cravings and changing insulin needs Potential benefits beyond weight loss Muscle preservation, protein and strength training Hydration, fiber, digestion and common side effects Why medication source and medical supervision matter Perimenopause, menopause and the hormone therapy conversation How HRT and GLP-1 therapy may coexist Insurance coverage, cost and accessibility Long-term use and sustainability Why lifestyle foundations still matter—even when medication is helping   If you're over 40 and suddenly using more insulin, gaining weight or feeling like your body has changed, could perimenopause or menopause be contributing? Should hormone therapy be part of the conversation before—or alongside—a GLP-1? This isn't about deciding whether GLP-1s are good or bad. It's about asking better questions. What problem am I actually trying to solve? As Kelly puts it: Know thy need. Know thyself. Know thy source. 🎧 Listen in before you decide whether a GLP-1 is the right tool for you.   Connect with Kelly Schmidt: Website IG @diabeticdietitian YouTube T1D Whole Health Review Session with Kelly Schmidt, RD   Connect with Melissa Slemp:   Follow on: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Linkedin   Check out Melissa's website   Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones   Connect with other like-minded women in a supportive group coaching community: Highs, Lows, & Hormones Circle   Visit diabetessisters.org to join. It's free, easy to use, and a great place to find community and support.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

    Ep 175 - The GLP-1 Explosion: What Women With Type 1 Diabetes Need to Know

  5. Sep 7

    Ep 174 - Type 1 Diabetes & Menopause: The Research Is Growing—What Happens Next?

    What happens when the diabetes strategies that worked for years suddenly stop working the same way? For women with type 1 diabetes entering perimenopause and menopause, changing estrogen and progesterone can affect insulin sensitivity, blood sugar patterns, sleep, weight, mood, and the amount of insulin we need. Yet for years, many women have walked into diabetes appointments with these concerns only to discover that no one was connecting the dots. In this episode, I welcome back Dawn Adams, midwife, diabetes advocate, researcher, and woman living with type 1 diabetes since 1993. Dawn has helped bring the lived experiences of women with diabetes into international research on menopause and women's health. We talk about why those lived experiences matter, what researchers are finally beginning to document, and why the next step has to be translating research into better conversations and better care. We also talk about: Why women with type 1 diabetes have often felt unseen during perimenopause and menopause What women are reporting about changing blood sugars, insulin needs, weight, sleep, brain fog, and other symptoms Why CGM, insulin pump, and insulin-dose data could help researchers better understand hormonal changes The growing research around menopause and diabetes Hormone therapy and why the conversation has changed significantly since the original WHI headlines Why symptoms and lived experience matter—not just age or lab values The need for diabetes technology to better support women through hormonal transitions How women can use credible research to advocate for better conversations with their healthcare providers One of my favorite reminders from this conversation is that if we have the information, we can ask better questions. That is also why I wrote Highs, Lows & Hormones: A Survival Guide for Women Managing Diabetes—from Monthly Cycles to Menopause. Dawn was one of my advanced readers, and during our conversation she shares why having reliable, evidence-based information can give women the courage to advocate for themselves. This conversation is about more than menopause. It's about making sure the women coming behind us have better information, better support, and hopefully a much easier path than many of us had. About Dawn Adams Dawn Adams was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes during her final year of teacher training in 1993. After more than a decade working in education, she retrained as a midwife. Dawn advocates for diabetes research through #dedoc, the International Diabetes Federation Blue Circle Voices Network, and Menopause Together. She is a member of the TREND Diabetes Committee and is frequently invited to speak at international conferences on diabetes and women's health. She has collaborated with researchers from Ulster University, Diabetes UK, and University College London on the experiences of women with diabetes during menopause and has worked with Abbott Laboratories to highlight stigma surrounding diabetes and menopause. Dawn also facilitates peer-support networks for people living with diabetes locally, nationally, and globally.   Listen to Dawn Adams in EP 25   Research Referenced in This Episode Dawn referenced several research papers exploring the experiences of women living with diabetes through menopause, women's health, and the need for more sex-specific diabetes research. Women Living With Diabetes: Overlooked and Under-Recognized, the Psychosocial Impact Published: July 2026 Explores the often-overlooked psychosocial experiences and challenges faced by women living with diabetes. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dme.70389 One Size Does Not Fit All: The Need for Sex-Specific Precision Medicine in Diabetes Technology Published: May 2025 Highlights the need to consider sex-specific differences when developing and using diabetes technology and calls for a more individualized approach to diabetes care. https://doi.org/10.1177/19322968251340673 Supporting Women in Menopause Published: March 2025 Addresses the need for greater awareness and support for women navigating menopause alongside diabetes. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.70039     Women's Experiences of Living Through Menopause With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review Published: May 2024 Examines the available research surrounding the experiences of women with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes as they navigate menopause. https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/241398893/Review_Protocol_.pdf A Pilot on the Endocrine Effects of Hormonal Replacement Therapy on Menopausal T1 Diabetics Using Wearable Sensors Published: November 2022 Explores the use of wearable diabetes technology to examine the endocrine effects of hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women living with Type 1 Diabetes. https://doi.org/10.3390/ecsa-9-13215   Connect with Dawn Adams: IG @t1dawnie   Connect with Melissa Slemp:   Follow on: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Linkedin   Check out Melissa's website   Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones   Connect with other like-minded women in a supportive group coaching community: Highs, Lows, & Hormones Circle   Visit diabetessisters.org to join. It's free, easy to use, and a great place to find community and support.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

    Ep 174 - Type 1 Diabetes & Menopause: The Research Is Growing—What Happens Next?

  6. Aug 31

    Ep 173 - Aging With Type 1 Diabetes: 5 Things I'm Doing Differently After 44 Years

    What if the things that worked for your type 1 diabetes at 30 simply don't work the same anymore? Your insulin needs change. Hormones change. Sleep, recovery, energy and body composition can change too. Yet everywhere we turn, we're being told there is another diet, supplement, workout, peptide or strategy we should be doing to fix it. After 44 years of living with type 1 diabetes, I'm learning something important: I don't need my old body back. I need to understand the body I'm living in right now. In this episode, I'm sharing five ways I'm rethinking what it means to age well with type 1 diabetes: 1. Stop expecting your body to respond like it did 20 years ago. Different doesn't mean worse. Hormones, insulin sensitivity, muscle mass, sleep, stress and recovery change—and our strategies may need to change with them. 2. More discipline isn't always the answer. Before eating less, exercising more, adding another supplement or assuming you need to try harder, ask: What has changed? 3. Become curious instead of critical. Blood sugar changes, hunger, poor sleep, slower recovery and changes in energy are not a grade on how well you're managing diabetes. 4. Change your definition of success. A1C, time in range, weight and insulin needs matter, but they aren't the whole story. Strength, muscle, bone health, energy, sleep, relationships and confidence in your diabetes decisions matter too. 5. Make advocacy part of your diabetes management. Don't automatically accept "that's just aging" or "that's just menopause." Ask questions about hormones, thyroid health, sleep, bone and muscle health, sexual and pelvic health, and changes in your insulin needs. We're also talking about the pressure women feel to have the perfect CGM graph, perfect body, perfect diet and perfect routine—and why someone else's carefully selected moment shouldn't become the measuring stick for your health. Aging with type 1 diabetes isn't about getting your 30-year-old body back. It's about learning how to care for the woman you are today. I also share why I wrote Highs, Lows & Hormones and how we're continuing these deeper conversations inside the Highs, Lows & Hormones Circle, where women with diabetes can ask questions, learn from one another and feel supported as their bodies and diabetes needs change.   Connect with Melissa Slemp:   Follow on: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Linkedin   Check out Melissa's website   Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones   Connect with other like-minded women in a supportive group coaching community: Highs, Lows, & Hormones Circle   Visit diabetessisters.org to join. It's free, easy to use, and a great place to find community and support.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

    Ep 173 - Aging With Type 1 Diabetes: 5 Things I'm Doing Differently After 44 Years

  7. Aug 24

    Ep 172 - When Hormones Change the Rules: Type 1 Diabetes, Perimenopause & HRT

    What happens when a women's health nurse practitioner also lives with type 1 diabetes herself? In this episode of the Type 1 in Midlife Podcast, Melissa sits down with Dena Kranzberg, DNP, WHNP-BC, women's health nurse practitioner, certified personal trainer, and woman living with type 1 diabetes for 35 years. Melissa and Dena talk openly about the intersection of type 1 diabetes, perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT/MHT), insulin sensitivity, strength training, nutrition, and metabolic health—and why these pieces of women's health shouldn't be treated in isolation. Dena shares how her own experience with type 1 diabetes influences the way she cares for women, including one of her guiding principles: just as there is no single diabetes regimen that works for everyone, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to hormone therapy. They also discuss why symptoms such as joint pain, brain fog, fatigue, sleep changes, body composition changes, mood shifts, tinnitus, and changing blood sugars may deserve a closer look during perimenopause—even when hot flashes aren't part of the picture. You'll also hear Dena's personal experience beginning hormone therapy in her 30s, becoming a competitive bodybuilder while managing type 1 diabetes, and why she believes strength training is one of the most important habits women can build for glucose management, muscle, bone health, and healthy aging. Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that your experience is real, your symptoms matter, and you don't have to wait until things get worse to start asking questions. In this episode: Type 1 diabetes and changing insulin needs during perimenopause Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone Individualizing hormone replacement therapy Symptoms of perimenopause beyond hot flashes Muscle as a tool for glucose management and healthy aging Strength training, protein and body composition HRT, joint pain, sleep, energy and metabolic health Advocating for yourself when something has changed Why women's health needs a more holistic approach If you're a woman with type 1 diabetes navigating perimenopause or menopause or simply wondering why your body and blood sugars suddenly seem to be playing by different rules, this is a conversation you'll want to hear.   Whether you're experiencing symptoms or simply want to better understand your body, this conversation is filled with practical education and encouragement.   Connect with Dena Kranzberg:   IG @denabetic @denathednp   Linkedin   Connect with Melissa Slemp:   Follow on: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Linkedin   Check out Melissa's website   Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones   Connect with other like-minded women in a supportive group coaching community: Highs, Lows, & Hormones Circle   Visit diabetessisters.org to join. It's free, easy to use, and a great place to find community and support.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

    Ep 172 - When Hormones Change the Rules: Type 1 Diabetes, Perimenopause & HRT

  8. Aug 17

    Ep 171 - The Pelvic Floor Conversation We Should Have Had Years Ago

    Most women have heard the words pelvic floor, but few of us truly understand what it does—or how much it influences our everyday lives. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Casey Mosos, pelvic floor physical therapist, dry needling certified clinician, and perinatal exercise specialist. Casey specializes in helping women overcome pelvic pain, endometriosis, bladder concerns, painful intimacy, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and so much more. What makes this conversation especially meaningful is that Casey also lives with endometriosis herself, bringing both professional expertise and personal understanding to the women she serves. Together, we discuss why pelvic floor health deserves far more attention, especially as women move through midlife and menopause. We also explore how hormones, vaginal estrogen, and chronic conditions like type 1 diabetes can impact pelvic tissues and why so many women are silently living with symptoms they assume are simply "part of getting older." In this episode, we discuss: What the pelvic floor actually is and why it matters Common symptoms women should never ignore Pelvic pain and why it is never something you should simply "live with" Endometriosis and its long-term impact on women's health Painful intercourse and what can be done about it The important role of vaginal estrogen for tissue health Bladder leakage, urgency, and pelvic floor dysfunction Constipation and bowel health Pregnancy and postpartum recovery Why pelvic floor therapy is about so much more than Kegel exercises The connection between chronic disease, hormones, and pelvic health When it's time to seek help from a pelvic floor physical therapist Whether you're experiencing symptoms or simply want to better understand your body, this conversation is filled with practical education and encouragement. About Dr. Casey Mosos Dr. Casey Mosos is a pelvic floor physical therapist, dry needling certified clinician, and perinatal exercise specialist passionate about helping women feel empowered in their bodies. She specializes in treating pelvic pain and endometriosis, a condition she personally lives with, giving her both clinical expertise and firsthand understanding of the challenges many women face. Originally from Pennsylvania and raised in the Florida Keys, Casey earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Through education rooted in evidence and real-life experience, she helps women better understand their bodies and find hope for healing.   Connect with Dr. Casey Mosos Instagram: @dr.caseymosos Business Instagram: @insideoutpelvicpt Website: Inside Out Pelvic Health and Wellness Email: hello@insideoutpelvicpt.com   Connect with Melissa Slemp:   Follow on: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Linkedin   Check out Melissa's website   Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones   Connect with other like-minded women in a supportive group coaching community: Highs, Lows, & Hormones Circle   Visit diabetessisters.org to join. It's free, easy to use, and a great place to find community and support.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

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The Type 1 in Midlife Podcast is for women navigating hormones and blood sugar through perimenopause, menopause, and aging with type 1 diabetes. Hosted by Melissa Slemp, certified nutritional and hormone health coach, author of Highs, Lows & Hormones, and living with type 1 diabetes for more than 44 years. This show brings honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-life support to women who are tired of feeling dismissed, confused, or alone in their health journey. Inside each episode, you'll learn how hormones impact insulin resistance, sleep, weight gain, stress, energy, metabolism, and blood sugar management during every stage of life. Melissa also brings trusted conversations around the benefits and considerations of hormone therapy, helping women better understand current research, treatment options, symptom relief, and how hormone support may improve quality of life during midlife and menopause. Through lived experience, coaching insight, expert interviews, and faith-filled encouragement, Melissa helps women better understand their bodies, confidently advocate for the care and support they deserve, and feel empowered to make informed health decisions. If you're looking for practical help, validation, education, and a community of women who truly get it — you're in the right place. Connect with Melissa, grab free resources, explore coaching through Abundant Health with Melissa, and learn more about the book in the show notes. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

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