Feeling Hormonal? It Might be your Blood Sugar!
Ever feel like your hormones are out of whack? You're not alone!
One of the root causes is imbalanced blood sugar (that rollercoaster of sudden spikes and dips). Whether you're navigating the teenage years, perimenopause, or post-menopause, insulin resistance can quietly disrupt your hormonal health.
Insulin Resistance is when your cells stop responding properly to insulin, your body’s blood sugar-regulating hormone. Over time, this can throw everything out of balance, from estrogen and progesterone to testosterone and cortisol.
The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster
Insulin isn't just about blood sugar balance, it's a key player in our hormone network. When insulin levels are too high for too long (due to sugar spikes and processed carbs), it triggers a cascade of hormonal shifts.
Blood sugar dysregulation is one of the biggest drivers of hormonal chaos, especially in:
-Teenagers (acne, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), irregular cycles)
-Perimenopausal women (weight gain, anxiety, night sweats)
-Men (belly fat, low testosterone, fatigue)
The good news? It’s reversible.
When we stabilise blood sugar through real, unprocessed food, we lower insulin levels, which in turn, helps balance estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Simple changes go a Long Way
- Prioritise protein, healthy fats, and fibre
-Eat regular meals to avoid crashes
-Cut back on ultra-processed snacks
-Reduce stress, as high cortisol makes insulin resistance worse
-Prioritise sleep and movement
Food is the most powerful drug on the planet, and the research backs this up. A 2015 study in Diabetes Care showed that dietary changes improving insulin sensitivity led to measurable improvements in hormone function in women with PCOS.
A 2017 review inNutrientsfound that dietary patterns that support insulin sensitivity significantly improved reproductive hormone balance.
So if you’ve been feeling tired, moody, craving sugar, or struggling with weight, don’t underestimate the power of blood sugar balance.
Hormonal health starts with the way we eat, move, and live.
