Diabetes Reset and Wellness

The Menopause–Stress–Sleep Connection

By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 09/25/2025

If your blood sugar feels stuck during perimenopause or menopause, you’re not alone. Estrogen changes, stress hormones, and poor sleep can raise glucose and cravings. This guide explains what’s happening—and gives you a simple 5-step Sleep & Stress Reset plus a menopause-friendly Prediabetes Plate to help you feel steady again.