Type 1 In Midlife: Support for Women with Type 1 Diabetes Facing Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormonal Changes, Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain, and Blood Sugar Struggles
This podcast is for women with type 1 diabetes navigating perimenopause, menopause, and all the hormonal shifts that come with midlife. Hosted by Melissa Slemp — certified nutritional and hormone health coach, personal trainer, and founder of Abundant Health with Melissa — this show offers real talk, expert advice, and practical strategies to help you manage blood sugar swings, insulin resistance, weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, and more. Diagnosed with T1D at 14, Melissa knows firsthand the challenges of managing diabetes through midlife. Each week, she brings you honest conversations, expert insights, and tips on nutrition, exercise, hormone therapy, stress, faith, and relationships — everything you need to feel seen, supported, and strong. This isn’t just another diabetes podcast. It’s the community and empowerment you’ve been looking for. Let’s redefine what thriving with T1D in midlife really means — together. Connect with Melissa on IG @Type1.In.Midlife Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.
Episodes
In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Dr. Beck Hoehn—a licensed acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and fertility specialist based in Los Angeles. With a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Dr. Hoehn helps women move through hormonal chaos with the wisdom of Eastern medicine and the precision of personalized care.
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In this heartfelt solo episode, Melissa opens up about a topic many women hesitate to admit: struggling with focus and mental clarity during midlife. As a woman living with type 1 diabetes and navigating menopause, she shares her personal experience with brain fog, memory slips, and the frustration of not feeling “like herself.”
Ever had one of those days where diabetes just doesn’t make sense—no matter how “perfect” your routine was?
In this episode, I’m joined again by Kaycee Parker, author of Devotions on Diabetes, to unpack the heart behind Day 3 of her devotional: “Nothing Makes Sense.” Together, we...
In this inspiring episode, Melissa sits down with Elizabeth Forrest, founder and president of Touched by Type 1—a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and building life-changing programs for people with type 1 diabetes.
In this episode of Type 1 in Midlife, Melissa dives into the highs and lows—literally—of life with a CGM. With 43 years of Type 1 wisdom and nearly a decade of CGM wear, she shares her honest thoughts on the latest devices, what’s improved, what’s still frustrating, and how to keep your sanity when your sensor decides to ghost you.
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In this follow-up to Episode 112, I’m joined again by regular contributor Kelly Schmidt—a functional dietitian, fitness instructor, and mom of two who lives with type 1 diabetes. Kelly brings over 12 years of experience helping people with T1D thrive through personalized nutrition and practical strategies that truly work.
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What if your fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and poor sleep weren’t “just part of aging”—but signals your hormones are out of balance?
Download A Free 5-Step Guide: HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) & Type 1 Diabetes
In this episode, Melissa Slemp discusses the complexities of managing blood sugar levels during perimenopause and menopause. She emphasizes the importance of realistic expectations, understanding hormonal impacts, and the necessity of community support.
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In this episode I’m joined again by my dear friend and frequent contributor, Kelly Schmidt—Registered Dietitian, fitness instructor, and the founder of T1D Functional Nutrition. With over 33 years of experience managing her own type 1 diabetes, Kelly brings powerful wisdom and compassion to the conversation.
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Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 12, Kaycee Parker brings over 30 years of lived experience—and a heart rooted in storytelling and faith. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Kaycee and Melissa explore what it really feels like to be battle-weary with type 1 diabetes.
In this conversation, Melissa Slemp discusses the common issue of fatigue experienced by women in midlife, particularly those managing diabetes. She shares her personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of sleep, hormonal changes, and self-care.
Download A Free 5-Step Guide: HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) & Type 1 Diabetes
In this personal episode, Melissa pulls back the curtain on her real-life daily routine managing type 1 diabetes through midlife and menopause.
Download A Free 5-Step Guide: HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) & Type 1 Diabetes
https://abundant-health-with-melissa.kit.com/hrtandtype1diabetes.
She shares what’s working (and what she’s still tweaking)...
In this episode, Melissa welcomes back registered dietitian and longtime type 1 diabetes warrior Kelly Schmidt to unpack real-life stories and expert tips on alcohol, blood sugar, and midlife health.
Download A Free 5-Step Guide: HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) & Type 1 Diabetes
https://abundant-health-with-melissa.kit.com/hrtandtype1diabetes.
In this conversation, I share the challenges of aging with type 1 diabetes, particularly for women. I highlight the often-overlooked connection between hormonal changes, such as perimenopause, and the management of diabetes and our everchanging life.
I share my personal experiences and emphasize the importance of recognizing these changes, advocating for oneself in healthcare, and exploring...
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Allison Nimlos, a licensed therapist, diabetes educator, and fellow type 1 for over 30 years. Together, they dive into the emotional toll of living with diabetes—what anxiety really looks like, how burnout sneaks in, and why even small changes can create big wins.
In this powerful episode, Melissa sits down with Qiana Drew—a vibrant health coach, performer, and diabetes advocate who brings raw honesty, humor, and heart to her 25-year journey with Type 1 diabetes.
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Today we’re cutting through the confusion around one of the most common questions I hear:
“Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cause weight gain?”
Download A Free 5-Step Guide: HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) & Type 1 Diabetes
https://abundant-health-with-melissa.kit.com/hrtandtype1diabetes.
If you’ve hesitated to try HRT...
In this empowering episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Claudia Maltby, a UK-trained GP and functional health coach living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 36 years. Claudia shares her powerful diagnosis story—from being misdiagnosed with gestational diabetes to a life-changing hospital admission shortly after giving birth.
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If you’re a woman with Type 1 diabetes and feeling frustrated by sudden weight changes or shifting insulin needs—this episode is for you.
Grab the free guide to uncover which of these root causes might be affecting your waistline.
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In this episode, Melissa Slemp discusses the challenges women ...
In this episode, I sit down with Lysianne Jones—mom, global traveler, lifelong learner, and passionate advocate for better diabetes care. With over 25 years of experience living with Type 1 diabetes, Liz brings a unique perspective shaped by both personal experience and a career at the inter...
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