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Ep 160 - Success With LADA Diabetes with Linnea May Huxford: Why Proper Testing Matters

What happens when you're told you have type 2 diabetes… but your body keeps telling you something isn't right?

In today's conversation, I'm joined by Linnea May Huxford, author of the book Success with LADA Diabetes, as we unpack one of the most misunderstood forms of diabetes: LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults).

Linnea shares her personal story of being misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 31 years old, despite having classic symptoms of autoimmune diabetes. We discuss the emotional toll of delayed diagnosis, the importance of proper testing, and why so many adults are still falling through the cracks.

Inside this episode, we cover:

What LADA diabetes actually is
Why adults are often misdiagnosed as type 2
Important testing: antibody panels + C-peptide
Why insulin is not something to fear
CGMs, pumps, and learning to "sugar surf"
Hormones, perimenopause, and insulin resistance
Mental health and diabetes burnout
The difference between managing diabetes and micromanaging it
Why women especially experience more unpredictable blood sugars during hormone shifts
The importance of community, advocacy, and self-trust

This conversation is compassionate, educational, and deeply validating for anyone living with insulin-dependent diabetes—especially women navigating midlife hormone changes.

Linnea also shares why she believes earlier diagnosis and awareness could dramatically change long-term outcomes for millions of people living with LADA worldwide.

Connect with Linnea May Huxford:

Her book: Success with LADA Diabetes: Achieving Optimal Health with Diet, Exercise, and Insulin

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LinneaMayHuxford

Website: InsulinPumpLife.com

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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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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 phy...

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Ep 170 - Part 3 of A 3-Part Hormone Series: Could Low Testosterone Be Behind Your Brain Fog, Fatigue & Loss of Drive?

In this final episode of my three-part hormone series, we're talking about the hormone many women overlook: testosterone. Most women associate testosterone with men, but it plays a critical role in wo...

10 Elo 18min

Ep 169 - The Thyroid Fix: Why TSH Isn't Enough with Dr. Amie Hornaman

If you've ever been told, "Your thyroid labs are normal," yet you still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, or unpredictable blood sugars, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Dr...

3 Elo 47min

Ep 168 - From Patient to Partner: Why Your Voice Matters in Diabetes Care

What happens when a person living with Type 1 diabetes spends more than four decades navigating the condition—and then helps shape the future of healthcare? In this episode, I'm joined by Hanna Boëthi...

27 Heinä 49min

Ep 167 - Part 2 of A 3-Part Hormone Series: Tired but Wired? The Progesterone Connection Every Woman Should Know

Welcome back to Part 2 of this special 3-part series inspired by one of the most valuable resources inside my book, Highs, Lows & Hormones: The Symptom-Hormone Matching Guide. Do you crawl into bed ex...

20 Heinä 29min

Ep 166 - Part 1 of a 3-Part Hormone Series: Low Estrogen or Something Else? Decoding the Symptoms Your Body Is Sending You

Are your blood sugars harder to manage than they used to be? You may be blaming your diabetes, your food choices, or your insulin settings. But what if estrogen is part of the story? In this first epi...

13 Heinä 19min

Ep 165 - Real Talk: What's New in Life, Diabetes & Midlife

Returning guest Mary Ann Chamberlain is back for an honest conversation about what life with type 1 diabetes looks like after more than 36 years. If you haven't already, be sure to go back and listen ...

6 Heinä 55min

Ep 164 - The Diabetes Burnout Nobody Talks About: Stress, Rest & Nervous System Regulation

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything "right" with your diabetes management, but your blood sugars still seem unpredictable? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brooke Shelton, Doctor of Ph...

29 Kesä 56min