Biochemist Jessie Inchauspé advocates for steadier glucose levels through lifestyle changes, offering hope for women experiencing menopause and at risk of prediabetes, with real-life success stories highlighting the potential for reversal.
Menopause can make weight management feel more difficult, but the bigger issue is often what is happening to blood sugar. Woman’s World says the article is built around advice from biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, who argues that steadier glucose levels can help curb cravings, support weight loss and reduce the risk of prediabetes progressing to type 2 diabetes. That fits with broader guidance from Cleveland Clinic, which notes that even modest weight loss can improve blood sugar and lower diabetes risk.
The central idea is simple: fewer and smaller glucose spikes may make it easier for the body to burn stored fat. According to the Woman’s World article, Inchauspé recommends starting the day with a savoury, protein-rich breakfast rather than cereal, juice or sweet yoghurt. She also advises eating foods in a different order, with vegetables first and starches last, a tactic she says can reduce the size of a meal’s blood sugar rise without changing what is eaten.
The piece also points to several practical habits that may help. These include using a continuous glucose monitor to spot personal triggers, eating more fibre-rich foods such as beans, seeds and berries, going for a short walk after meals, sleeping more consistently and reducing stress. Healthline and Mayo Clinic both say menopause often brings hormonal shifts that make weight gain more likely, especially around the middle, while regular physical activity and balanced eating remain key defences.
Woman’s World uses the experience of Terry Tateossian, a 49-year-old from Knoxville, Tennessee, to show how that approach can work in real life. After years of restrictive dieting, she changed her routine by focusing on protein, adding strength training and building muscle. The article says she lost 80 pounds over nine months and brought her A1C down from 5.9 to 5.2, which returned her to the normal range.
That result should not be read as a guarantee, but it does reflect a wider medical message: prediabetes is often reversible, particularly when lifestyle changes are sustained. WebMD and Healthline both stress that menopause-related weight gain is common, yet not inevitable, and Cleveland Clinic recommends diet, movement and professional guidance as the main tools for turning blood sugar trends around. The overall lesson is not that there is a quick fix, but that small, repeatable changes can meaningfully improve metabolic health.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
