Type 1 In Midlife: Perimenopause, Menopause & Type 1 Diabetes10 Nov 2025

Ep 131 - Manual Mode, Hormones, and 2 AM Alarms: A Real Look at Sleep with Type 1

Ever wake up to a CGM alarm at 2 a.m. and wonder why you're high (or low) even after doing everything "right"?
In this solo episode, Melissa breaks down how perimenopause, pump settings, and shifting hormones can turn sleep into a nightly puzzle—and what to do about it.

You'll learn:

Why melatonin, estrogen, and cortisol can all mess with your sleep
How nighttime insulin settings and the dawn phenomenon play a role
Real-life lessons from Melissa's switch to Omnipod 5 manual mode
Simple, science-backed ways to improve sleep quality tonight

Whether you're waking up high, sweating through the night, or just tired of feeling tired, this episode helps you reconnect the dots between hormones, blood sugar, and deep rest.

In our Type 1 in Midlife Circle, we're using the Greene Climacteric Scale to measure and track symptoms together — so no woman must navigate this season alone.

Don't brush off what's changing. Pay attention, act, and surround yourself with women who understand both diabetes and midlife hormones.

Join us in the circle for a 14-day free trial https://www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com/joingroupcoaching2025 to start using this tool for yourself.

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

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Ep 163 - Diagnosed at 5: Ruth Collin on 50 Years with Type 1

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