Women with stronger grip after going through menopause are 'less likely to get diabetes', study finds
Daily MailA simple test of grip strength could be able to predict whether women will develop diabetes after going through the menopause. 'The results of this study showed that postmenopausal women with high muscle strength were less likely to have diabetes,' says Dr Stephanie Faubion, medical director for The Menopause Society. Korean researchers found an association after analysing data collected from more than 4,000 postmenopausal women aged 45 to 65 A simple test of grip strength could be able to predict whether women will develop diabetes after going through the menopause Researchers hope their findings - taken from the Korean National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey - will permit early diagnosis for menopausal women by providing another symptom to look out for. Declining oestrogen levels during menopause can contribute to insulin resistance, increased fat distribution around the abdomen and a decrease in lean mass - leaving postmenopausal women at an increased risk of developing diabetes.
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