Just when you think you have your body under control it
throws you a whammy. A double whammy, Menopause

Menopause, or climacterium, marks the completion of a
woman's childbearing years and the cessation of menses
(menstrual cycles), as the ovaries slow down and,
eventually, stop functioning. Women typically reach this
phase in their lives between ages 45 and 55. Because of
hormonal changes due to this process, women undergoing
menopause may experience feelings of irritability, as well
as "hot flashes" on the neck, chest, face and arms. There
are other less obvious physiological indications that
indicate that menopause has begun.

However, with Diabetes there are more complications.
Hormones play an important part in the body and Blood
Glucose  is affected. Symptoms and effects are magnified
for the diabetic. Not only do you suffer but also significant
others suffer with you.

A few easy things that can make the transition easier
are:

Stop Smoking-immediately
Exercise- more important now that your whole body is
changing, again.
Changing your diet to include more soy and calcium
Consulting with your ‘team’
There is good news, besides the usual Hormone
Replacement therapy, you know have more options when
controlling this stage of your life. Ask your doctor or
OBG/GYN about alternative therapies or find a doctor
more in line with your way of thinking.

Again, testing your BG is more important, fluctuating
hormones play havoc with insulin and frequent testing will
help you maintain even control. You may consider using a
pump or other devices to have even insulin balance. It is
up to you to decide how to handle this new phase of your
life.

Remember it is your body and you should have a say on
how you want to be treated.  YOU are important and
deserve to be treated that way.