Type 1 In Midlife: Perimenopause, Menopause & Type 1 Diabetes29 Joulu 2025

Ep 138 - When Hormones Meet Insulin: Aisha Coons on Navigating Cycles, Sensitivity & Self-Advocacy

In this powerful episode, Melissa sits down with Aisha Coons, medical copywriter, researcher, and creator behind Heed Her Health and Her Homeostasis. Diagnosed with both Type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism at age four, Aisha shares her lifelong journey of learning to balance multiple autoimmune conditions while navigating the hormonal shifts of womanhood.

Together, Melissa and Aisha explore:

How early diagnosis shaped Aisha's independence and mindset
The connection between thyroid function, insulin needs, and menstrual cycle patterns
Why some diabetes technologies can help or hinder weight and glucose balance
The challenges in current research on women's cycles and glucose variability
How women with Type 1 can advocate for better care, better research, and better understanding

Aisha also offers a behind-the-scenes look at her work in medical writing and her mission to bring more female-focused conversation into diabetes care.

Follow Aisha Coons

IG @aisha9356

My website: heedherhealth.com

My YouTube channel: Her Homeostasis

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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 174 - Type 1 Diabetes & Menopause: The Research Is Growing—What Happens Next?

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Ep 173 - Aging With Type 1 Diabetes: 5 Things I'm Doing Differently After 44 Years

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Ep 172 - When Hormones Change the Rules: Type 1 Diabetes, Perimenopause & HRT

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Ep 171 - The Pelvic Floor Conversation We Should Have Had Years Ago

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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?

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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...

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