Why diabetes is deadlier for women than men; tips to manage
3 years, 1 month ago

Why diabetes is deadlier for women than men; tips to manage

Hindustan Times  

Diabetes may be more common in men than women but it can lead to more serious complications in case of women and a greater risk of death. The women with diabetes have symptoms like vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, pain, polycystic ovary syndrome, decreased sex drive, and frequent urination. It is imperative for women to control their blood sugar levels and follow a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet and being physically active to avoid health complications from diabetes. Women may "Diabetes can also lead to low sex drive, nerve damage, menopausal problems, insulin resistance can cause polycystic ovary syndrome inducing infertility, and high blood sugar levels during pregnancy also known as gestational diabetes can cause premature delivery, large baby, miscarriage, and birth defects in the babies," she adds. Young women are increasingly being diagnosed with diabetes during their reproductive years owing to sedentary lifestyle and that can cause a variety of menstrual irregularities and lower fertility rates.

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Men at higher risk of developing problems because of diabetes than women, study finds
7 months ago

Men at higher risk of developing problems because of diabetes than women, study finds

Hindustan Times  

Men with diabetes are at a higher risk of experiencing major health effects than diabetic women, a new research has found. The researchers found that diabetic men were 51 per cent more likely to develop heart problems than diabetic women. Overall, the researchers found that diabetic men were 51 per cent more likely to develop heart problems than diabetic women. …

6 lifestyle changes for women to reverse type 2 diabetes
1 year, 9 months ago

6 lifestyle changes for women to reverse type 2 diabetes

Hindustan Times  

Diabetes has been on rise across the globe in people of all age groups and genders. Hormonal changes during a woman's menstrual cycle and menopause can also affect blood sugar in women and raise risk of diabetes in them. Women with diabetes can also have vaginal dryness or they may be at a higher risk of getting a vaginal yeast …

Tips to manage diabetes in men and women
2 years ago

Tips to manage diabetes in men and women

Hindustan Times  

There is no denying the fact that diabetes is on the rise in India and according to a recent study, the number of men and women suffering from diabetes has increased significantly in the past few years where there are several factors that contribute to this alarming trend. This means that it may help to control blood sugar levels in …

Is Diabetes More Harmful to Women? Here's How You can Maintain Your Blood Sugar Levels
3 years ago

Is Diabetes More Harmful to Women? Here's How You can Maintain Your Blood Sugar Levels

News 18  

Diabetes can be deadlier for women as compared to men as it affects their overall well being. Dr. Rajeshwari Pawar, consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharadi, Pune, was quoted by Hindustan Times as saying, “Diabetes will raise a woman’s risk of heart disease that is the most common complication of it and causes a heart attack.” She also shared …

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