{"podcast":{"title":"Type 1 In Midlife: Perimenopause, Menopause & Type 1 Diabetes","slug":"type-1-in-midlife-perimenopause-menopause-type-1-diabetes-6369803","podcast_index_feed_id":6369803,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/472698/rss","website_url":"https://www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/0/6/1/b061ac24ed35131416c3140a3186d450/Type_1_In_Midlife_Mktg_For_Libsyn_3000_x_3000_px_1.jpg","author":"Melissa Slemp","episode_count":166,"summary":"The Type 1 in Midlife Podcast is for women navigating hormones and blood sugar through perimenopause, menopause, and aging with type 1 diabetes. Hosted by Melissa Slemp, certified nutritional and hormone health coach, author of Highs, Lows & Hormones, and living with type 1 diabetes for more than 44 years. This show brings honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-life support to women who are tired of feeling dismissed, confused, or alone in their health journey. Inside each episode, you'll learn how hormones impact insulin resistance, sleep, weight gain, stress, energy, metabolism, and blood sugar management during every stage of life. Melissa also brings trusted conversations around the benefits and considerations of hormone therapy, helping women better understand current research, treatment options, symptom relief, and how hormone support may improve quality of life during midlife and menopause. Through lived experience, coaching insight, expert interviews, and faith-filled encouragement, Melissa helps women better understand their bodies, confidently advocate for the care and support they deserve, and feel empowered to make informed health decisions. 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In today's conversation, I'm joined by Linnea May Huxford, author of the book Success with LADA Diabetes, as we unpack one of the most misunderstood forms of diabetes: LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults). Linnea shares her personal story of being misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 31 years old, despite having classic symptoms of autoimmune diabetes. We discuss the emotional toll of delayed diagnosis, the importance of proper testing, and why so many adults are still falling through the cracks. Inside this episode, we cover: What LADA diabetes actually is Why adults are often misdiagnosed as type 2 Important testing: antibody panels + C-peptide Why insulin is not something to fear CGMs, pumps, and learning to \"sugar surf\" Hormones, perimenopause, and insulin resistance Mental health and diabetes burnout The difference between managing diabetes and micromanaging it Why women especially experience more unpredictable blood sugars during hormone shifts The importance of community, advocacy, and self-trust This conversation is compassionate, educational, and deeply validating for anyone living with insulin-dependent diabetes—especially women navigating midlife hormone changes. Linnea also shares why she believes earlier diagnosis and awareness could dramatically change long-term outcomes for millions of people living with LADA worldwide . Connect with Linnea May Huxford: Her book : Success with LADA Diabetes: Achieving Optimal Health with Diet, Exercise, and Insulin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LinneaMayHuxford Website: InsulinPumpLife.com 🎧 Share this episode with someone who needs hope and community today. Connect with Melissa Slemp: Follow on: Inst…","meta_description":"What happens when you're told you have type 2 diabetes… but your body keeps telling you something isn't right? 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