Ep 148 - Is Progesterone Making You More Insulin Resistant? T1D & Midlife Hormones

If you've started progesterone and suddenly your blood sugars feel harder to manage—especially overnight, during stress, or in the luteal phase—this episode is for you.

In this solo conversation, Melissa unpacks a nuance that doesn't get talked about enough: progesterone can be incredibly supportive for many women with type 1 diabetes… and for others, it can quietly increase insulin resistance.

You'll learn:

• Why progesterone is often the first hormone to decline in perimenopause
• How progesterone affects sleep, cortisol, and insulin sensitivity
• What "progesterone intolerance" can look like in real life
• Why form, dose, and delivery method matter more than most women are told
• A powerful client story showing how switching progesterone delivery changed everything

This episode is a reminder that harder blood sugars aren't a personal failure—and that symptoms are meaningful data, especially in midlife.

Melissa also shares practical questions to bring to your hormone provider, how to track patterns without panic, and why advocating for individualized care is essential when you're living with type 1 diabetes.

You're not doing this wrong. Your body is communicating—and you deserve care that listens.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a woman who's navigating this season—you never know who needs to hear it.

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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.