Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and challenging midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive.
Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician and Menopause Specialist who has a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the vast amount of contradictory information targeted at menopausal women, Dr Sims also recognised the gap in medicine that has been identified around the globe in managing women going through it. Dr Dims strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for answers.
Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform.
Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Preventing Diabetes in Midlife - How to Get Off and Stay Off That Road
It’s the most beautiful time of year here—sunshine, blooming gardens, and bird songs filling the air. But amidst the calm, today’s episode dives into a topic that’s affecting more and more midlife women: the growing risk of type 2 diabetes after menopause.
Dr Corina shares real stories from her menopause clinic, where women are often surprised to learn they’re already prediabetic. But here’s the good news—you have agency. You have the power to change your trajectory, prevent diabetes, and even put it into remission.
In this evidence-based yet practical conversation, we’ll unpack:
- What actually happens in the body as blood sugar regulation starts to shift
- The difference between type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes
- Key risk factors every midlife woman should know
- The best tests to monitor your blood sugar health
- And most importantly—how to prevent or put type 2 diabetes into remission through lifestyle and movement
💪 Key Takeaways
- Type 2 diabetes may not be totally inevitable—it may be preventable and, in some cases, managed through lifestyle change.
- Building and protecting muscle mass is one of the most powerful tools for improving blood sugar control.
- Regular screening after age 40 (or earlier if high-risk) is essential.
- Small, consistent actions—nutrition, strength training, movement, and mindful habits—create long-term protection.
🧠 Dr Corina Mentions
- The role of insulin and what “insulin resistance” really means
- HbA1c and other key tests your doctor may order
- How resistance training improves glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity
- Exercise targets: 150 minutes per week of aerobic activity + 2 sessions of strength training
🌸 Free Resources Mentioned
- Midlife Reset Guide
- 7-Day Roadmap for Midlife Body Recomposition
- Bone Health Quiz
- Exercise Quiz: Are You Doing the Right Workouts for Midlife?
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- Save your spot for the upcoming FREE Live Masterclass - Practical Evidence-Based Strategies to Shift Midlife Weight
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💛 Until next time, keep thriving, not just surviving.
