{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Diabetic Toolbox","title":"Women’s Heart Health and Diabetes: Why Blood Sugar Matters More Than You Think","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":528,"description":"Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, and for those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, the risk is even higher. In this episode of The Diabetic Toolbox, Renee dives into an often-overlooked but critical conversation about how blood sugar affects women’s heart health and why diabetes affects women's hearts differently from men's.February is Women’s Heart Health Month, making this an essential time to understand the connection between diabetes, hormones, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. In this episode, Renee explains why women with diabetes are more likely to experience delayed diagnosis and less aggressive treatment, and how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can quietly increase heart disease risk even when lab values appear only mildly elevated.You’ll also learn why heart disease symptoms in women often do not resemble the classic signs we are taught to watch for. Instead of chest pain, many women experience fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, jaw pain, or upper back pain, symptoms that are frequently dismissed as stress, anxiety, or aging.This episode is not about fear. It is about awareness, education, and empowerment. When women understand how diabetes and heart health intersect in their bodies, they are better equipped to advocate for themselves and make daily choices that support long-term wellness.In this episode, Renee talks about• Why does diabetes increase heart disease risk more in women than in men • How hormones influence blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation • The overlooked signs of heart disease in women • Why mildly elevated labs can still signal cardiovascular risk • Gentle, realistic steps to support heart health and blood sugar • How awareness leads to better self-advocacy and preventionTo support you further, Renee has created a free guide on Women’s Heart Health and Diabetes. This guide explains the link between blood sugar and heart disease and outlines steps you can take to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VTN63CxcS6EmKnNOBvXbenBbikgyC352_BZdqtmizH4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYzcy/M2ExNjNhMTc2YWNk/ZDcxZTg0NTc4Y2I1/ZTE0ZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}