Health of Women with Diabetes May Deteriorate After Menopause: Study
Researchers reviewed records of 211 women and found post-menopausal patients faced higher rates of complications, falls and depressive symptoms.
- A new study published in September by Diabetes Research and Clinical Practices reveals women with Type 1 diabetes face increased physical and psychosocial health risks after menopause, requiring updated treatment plans.
- Researchers reviewed medical records of 211 women aged 40 to 60, comparing 90 post-menopausal women with 121 premenopausal women to assess clinical complications like retinopathy and cardiovascular disease.
- Jane Yardley of the Montreal Clinical Research Institute identified rapid declines in muscle mass and strength, stating, "so we're starting to see problems emerge that we hadn't noticed before."
- Yardley urged doctors to reassess care for diabetic patients after menopause, as post-menopausal women were less likely to be prescribed antihypertensive and lipid-lowering medications.
- Historically, women were excluded from clinical studies due to hormonal complexities, meaning assumptions based on male data do not accurately reflect their specific health needs.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Health of women with diabetes may deteriorate after menopause: study
MONTRÉAL - Women with Type 1 diabetes appear to be at greater risk of physical and psychosocial health problems after menopause and require an updated treatment plan, according to a new study.
The physical and psychosocial health of women with type 1 diabetes appears to be worse after menopause, which may require a reassessment of the treatment plan, concludes a Montreal researcher.
Health of women with diabetes may deteriorate after menopause: study – 105.9 The Region
MONTRÉAL — Women with Type 1 diabetes appear to be at greater risk of physical and psychosocial health problems after menopause and require an updated treatment plan, according to a new study. Published in September by Diabetes Research and Clinical Practices, the research found that post-menopausal women had a higher risk of retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, falls, and moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. They were also less l…
The physical and psychosocial health of women with type 1 diabetes appears to be less good after ...
The physical and psychosocial health of women with type 1 diabetes appears to be worse after menopause, which may require a reassessment of the treatment plan, concludes a Montreal researcher.
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