Glucose is an important fuel for the human body. Every individual processes glucose differently, influenced by both physical and environmental factors. During menopause, glucose levels are shown to become significantly more challenging to control, due to shifting and changing hormonal balances.
Insulin Resistance
Insulin is a hormone that helps to control the amount of glucose (blood sugar) in an individual’s blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel in the body. Insulin works to pull glucose from the bloodstream and insert it into the body’s cells. Insulin resistance occurs when the cells in the liver, muscles, and body fat ignore or resist insulin’s signaling attempts….