I Don’t Eat Much Sugar—So Why Is My HbA1c Still High?

One thing I’ve learned recently is that a rising HbA1c isn’t always caused by eating too many sweets. As women enter perimenopause, hormonal changes can make our bodies more insulin resistant. Add in poor sleep, stress, gradual loss of muscle mass, and the natural aging process, and blood sugar levels can start creeping up—even without…