Diabetes and Menopause

AF, although I went through menopause before becoming "pre" diabetic, I  know what you're talking about.  There are some interesting online articles about the two when you're dealing with them at the same time.  One said if you're in perimenopause, your blood sugar might be higher as your body's hormones fluctuate, but it also said after menopause, the blood sugar might come down.  There's an informative article at http://ezinearticles.com.  Search their website for "diabetes and menopause".  Both can be stressful, I can tell you that and maybe that's why exercise is good for both.  Helps you deal with difficult days.  You may want to talk to your doctor, too.  It's bad enough if you feel icky physically but it also affects you emotionally.  (Warning: courts of law will not recognize this as a defense.)

Lanie

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy ... this is MY topic!!!

Perimenopause hit in earnest the year I got divorced. No more menses and no more husband happened in the same year. I *thought* at one time that the horror of having one's husand move out might cause early menses, but now I know that I was genetically preprogrammed for early menopause. I DID also eat like a HORSE that year and gained 20 lbs. Although I lost it again previous to discovering my blood sugar dismays, I do totally believe it was that year from the dark side that pushed me over the edge. Yes, type 2 runs in my family and yes, I have that lovely type 2 build (no waistline even as a small child), but I am certain it was that year that brought me to where I am so quickly.

Good luck with the menopause. It wasn't a pretty picture.

Oh no!  I meant AF, not AC.  Must be those lemons.

Lanie

AF, it's like therapy without a doubt.  In the grand scheme of things, we're all in the same boat, so let's row!

Lanie

I'll try some of that. Does it take care of moodiness? That'smy main concern. I don't get too much of the other. Maybe a hot flash every once in a while.

Ah...That's good, especially with that "no defense in courts of law" thing! Man we can be scarey!

I remember watching an episode of "That 70's Show" where the mother "Kitty" was going through the Menopause thing and thinking how exaggerated her actions were. Gez, now I know it wasn't an exaggeration at all!

We should all get little "Dang it dolls" for ourselves. Those are pathetically ugly little rag dolls that you grab by the feet and beat against the wall or something shouting "dang it, dang it dang it!!" (You actually say another word but I don't want to get censored). A sweet little old lady I once knew used to make them and sell them at the swapmeet (flea market) So funny when this quiet old fashioned Grandma type woman would "demonstrate" LOL!!!