Building muscle during perimenopause doesn’t require you to start as an expert. Start where you are, learn to show up consistently, gradually increase the demands you place on your muscles, and give your body the protein it needs to grow. This post will give you practical steps to make starting feel easier and help you build from where you are.

Your fasting glucose is improving, but your A1C is still higher than you expected. That doesn't mean your efforts aren't working. The difference between those numbers is information. Here's what it may tell you, what to investigate next, and why weight loss and A1C improvement may reveal other meaningful changes in your health along the way.

You cut back on sugar. You started walking. You’re taking fiber. But your A1C is still high. Instead of adding another random intervention, here’s how I’d use your glucose data to figure out where you still have leverage.

Your fasting insulin is high. What should you do next? Start by comparing it with your fasting glucose. Here’s why that combination can tell you much more than either number alone.

If you’re trying to lower your blood sugar or A1C, not all exercise needs to be approached the same way. Learn which muscles to prioritize, which exercises put them to work, and how to use muscle contraction strategically to create more glucose demand.

What does a low HDL cholesterol level mean? Learn what your HDL says about heart health and the lifestyle levers you can use to improve your cholesterol profile.