🤔 Why do our blood sugar levels spike during the menopause? The drop in estrogen creates insulin resistance, as if our bodies were suddenly speaking a language foreign to sugar! Our metabolism slows down and our bodies store sugar more easily… Unfair? Yes! Insurmountable? Absolutely not! 💪
🍽️ Our plate, our first medicine
- Fiber = loyal friends (vegetables, whole fruits, legumes) 🥦🍎
- Quality proteins = sustainable energy (fish, poultry, tofu) 🐟
- Good fats = hormonal balance (avocados, nuts, olive oil) 🥑
- Water = essential hydration (8 glasses minimum per day) 💧
💃 Move with joy: walking, swimming, dancing, yoga… every movement counts, even the smallest! Physical activity is like a magic key that opens our cells’ doors to glucose. 30 minutes a day is enough to feel the benefits ✨
😌 Stress and sleep, those great influencers
- Stress raises blood sugar (meditation, breathing = your best weapons) 🧘♀️
- Restless nights unbalance blood sugar (create your soothing ritual) 🌙
🌿 Natural allies against diabetes
Cinnamon, chromium, fenugreek seeds… Nature is full of treasures to help us! But beware: always consult before adopting them ⚕️
⚠️ Signs to watch out for
Intense fatigue, constant thirst, blurred vision? Talk to your doctor right away. Regular check-ups are our friends, not our enemies! 🏥
💖 Being kind to ourselves
Occasional lapses are not failures. Every day is a new chance to take loving care of ourselves. This transition can become our greatest opportunity to reconnect with ourselves! ✨
We are warriors, not victims! Diabetes and menopause are part of our journey, but they don’t define our destination🌈
