Here is why diabetes is a greater health risk for women than men

Women generally tend to focus more on their family's health and dedicate less time for their own wellbeing. Therefore many of them don't get screened and medicated on time.

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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : November 13, 2018, 5:07 PM

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Women Diabetes

Did you know that diabetes poses more risk for women than men? Stress, sedentary lifestyle and obesity increase the risk of diabetes cases in women. This is because many women tend to focus more on their family’s health, and dedicate lesser time for their own well being. Many don’t get screened on time and don't receive medication and counselling on time.

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Gestational Diabetes

Women with gestational diabetes are predisposed to having diabetes in the future.

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Pcod

PCOD is becoming increasingly common among women. Reserach studies have shown that women with PCOD are more prone to diabetes.

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