Type 1 In Midlife: Perimenopause, Menopause & Type 1 Diabetes6 Jan 2025

Ep 87 - Balancing Perimenopause, A New Insulin Pump, and Diabetes: Insights from Stacey M.

In this episode, we welcome Stacey M., diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) at age six in 1978. With 43 years on Multiple Daily Injections (MDI) before transitioning to the OmniPod 5 insulin pump, Stacey shares her journey managing diabetes, facing perimenopause, and advocating for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Growing up in Australia, Stacey shares how she's navigating diabetes across decades and hormonal shifts.

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Topics Covered:

· Stacey's Early T1D Journey

o Diagnosed with T1D in childhood and managed it with MDI for decades.

o Discussed the challenges of living with T1D in Australia during the 70s and 80s.

· Empowerment and Community

o Opened up about keeping her diabetes private until her 30s.

o Gained confidence and support from an endocrinologist and online community.

· Adopting New Technology

o Transitioned to the OmniPod 5 pump, helping manage blood sugar during perimenopause.

o Shared initial reluctance and the eventual benefits of pump technology.

· Navigating Perimenopause with T1D

o Described unique challenges, including blood sugar fluctuations, anxiety, and panic attacks.

o Emphasized the importance of recognizing perimenopause symptoms with diabetes.

· Advocating for HRT

o Addressed misconceptions and her advocacy for HRT with doctors.

o Highlighted physical and mental improvements and the importance of specialized care.

· Living with Hormonal Changes and T1D

o Stressed the need for individualized hormone monitoring and stable emotional health after HRT.

· Advice for Women with T1D Facing Perimenopause

o Encouraged proactive HRT for perimenopausal symptoms.

o Advocated for community support and self-advocacy.

o Shared hopes for better understanding and support for women balancing T1D and perimenopause.

Stacey invites listeners to follow her online and encouraging other women to join this important conversation.

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