131. The Intersection of T1D, Pregnancy, Perimenopause, and Menopause

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

On today’s episode, Dawn Adams, PhD researcher, midwife, and mama of 4 from Ireland, is here to talk about pregnancy and menopause with type one diabetes. After originally being told she would likely never have children nor live a long healthy life, Dawn is passionate about helping T1D women thrive in pregnancy and menopause. This educational conversation will leave you feeling more informed and less alone on the journey from periods, to pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause and how to embrace the changes that come.

Time Stamps:

• (03:40) Her Diagnosis in 1993 By Her Husband
• (07:29) The Shocking Things She Was Told in an Education Session About Longevity, Pregnancy, and Menopause
• (09:44) “We’ve gone on to have 4 healthy children.”
• (11:01) Becoming a Midwife
• (13:58) Anxiety & Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes and T1D
• (16:50) Pregnancy, Diabetes, Hormones, and Insulin
• (19:58) Perimenopause: Age, Symptoms, and Her Experience as a T1D
• (24:25) Periods & Glucose: Research Over 30 Years
• (32:50) Supporting the Transition to Perimenopuase/ Menopause with T1D

What to do now:

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3. Find Dawn on Twitter @Moodwife @MenopauseMither
   Instagram @t1dawnie
   

Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.