Hypoglycemia in Menopause: Why "Doing Everything Right" Can Backfire For Weight Loss - Danielle Hamilton
About this episode
Are you waking up in the middle of the night with your heart racing and your mind wide awake?
Are you being told to fast, cut carbs, lift heavy or just "push through," but your body actually is getting worse instead of better?
Today we unpack hypoglycemia in midlife women and how it's totally misunderstood.
We cover:
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Why low blood sugar is often misunderstood, and why common advice can backfire
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What's actually behind 2–3 a.m. wake-ups (and why it's not always a menopause or worry issue)
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A counterintuitive strategy that helps stabilize blood sugar without pushing harder
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When glucose data is empowering, and when it quietly works against you
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The unexpected connection between stress, light, emotions, and blood sugar
Danielle Hamilton is a blood sugar and hypoglycemia expert who specializes in the intersection of metabolic health, circadian biology, light environment, and nervous system regulation. She is the host of the top-50 nutrition podcast: Light Up Your Metabolism, and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program.
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