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Return To Menopause Article Archive   What To Do When You Have Diabetes And Menopause Combined By Chonticha Marijne Undergoing menopause can be trying at the best of times, but when you are experiencing both the symptoms of diabetes and menopause, it can be a very scary situation indeed. If you are a woman suffering from the side effects of both afflictions, you should do research and try to get good and correct information on how to prevent any complications that may occur and know what to watch out for during this challenging period in your life. It's also important that you discuss with your doctor what foods you should be consuming so that you are certain of getting the right nutrients on a daily basis. During menopause, the levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone are decreasing, and this may cause you to experience new complications if you are already suffering from diabetes. Menopause may interfere with your diabetes by increasing your blood sugar level, which will cause your body to become increasingly insulin resistant. This in turn may trigger a decline of your blood sugar level while you are menopausal. Did you realize that decreased levels of estrogen and diabetes are known to be one of the main causes of heart disease in women? If you are not yet undergoing menopause, then you should expect to experience it anywhere from your thirties through your fifties. This will differ from woman to woman, but menopause can last up to ten years! If youre suffering from both diabetes and menopause, your fluctuating hormone levels can lead to very serious complications that in turn can result in very distressing outcomes. You can expect to experience decreased energy levels, and combined with other effects caused by your changing body, this may influence your health in general. However, you can take control of any negative effects that menopause may lead to by leading a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly and taking the right medication as prescribed by your physician. Any questions and concerns regarding the symptoms that your changing body is experiencing with diabetes and menopause should be addressed with your doctor. Discuss with him or her the steps you can take to manage your blood sugar levels, for complications will surely occur if you ignore the signs. Leading a healthy lifestyle will go a long way in managing diabetes and menopause. In addition to an excellent nutritional diet and following a good exercise program, seeing your doctor for check ups on a regular basis should always be on your list of priorities, but doubly so if you are experiencing both menopause and diabetes. Its also helpful to have your blood sugar level readings at hand, so that your doctor can review them during your check ups and make any dietary changes required so that you can maintain the best of health despite your menopause combined with diabetes. About the Author: Following a proper diabetes diet is a must when you are experiencing diabetes and menopause. Find out what a healthy diabetes diet is all about at http://DealWithDiabetes.com. Anabolic Hormone

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