Menstruation and blood sugar levels

[crowdog66]

May the Gods bless the Internet, from which all information flows. Apparently many women with diabetes find that their blood sugar levels are harder to regulate in the days just before their period:

http://www.africansisters.com/women/Challenges_of_blood_sugar.html

http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_information/diabetes_women.php

http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/diabetes/reproductive/menstruation.html

http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/textlib/menses3.txt

This makes me feel a little bit more hopeful that my metabolism isn't completely shot.

Having a shower turned out to be a good idea -- I came out of it with my eyes *gasp!* actually open. Then I exercised, only 8 minutes, but it helped a bit more. And George was kind enough to make lunch for me: sausages, eggs, mixed vegetables, and toast. It was delicious. Emmie even got a little piece of sausage, which made her one happy cat indeed.

Now I just have to corral my achy brain and make it buckle down to work. All I really want to do is curl up in bed and sleep. Ah, hormones. How wonderful they are.

Comments

[metisbutterfly.livejournal.com]

I heard that about the pms and blood sugar connection before. Also, peri-menopause can either cause onset of diabetes or worsen it.
Glad you're feeling a little better...and I LOVE your user icon.