Diabetes is an ever-increasing disease among the world‘s population. A data from the Italian Diabetes Monitor states that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has increased in women between 45 and 64 years of age. It also emerges that this appears more in women suffering from obesity and overweight. With diabetes, the risk of diseases and disorders of other organs also increases. Examples are heart and nervous system disorders, strokes, vision problems, kidney problems and others that are still under study.
An impressive figure emerges from studies on how diabetes and obesity affect women’s menopause and other negative effects. Menopause is a natural condition in women and occurs with the end of the menstrual cycle. When the production activity of the ovaries ends, then menopause sets in. The connection with diabetes emerges when menopause causes certain effects on the body of women.
The first thing is weight gain during and after menopause. This, in case of diabetes already present, may need more insulin or other specific drugs. The hormonal changes of menopause can cause swings in blood sugar levels. Estrogen and progesterone can also affect the processes between cells and insulin.
How diabetes and obesity affect women’s menopause and other negative effects
When you already suffer from diabetes and menopause comes, you can experience other negative effects.
Sexual problems can arise, as diabetes sometimes damages the nerve tissue in the vagina. In addition, menopause causes vaginal dryness. These symptoms together cause pain in intercourse and lower arousal. There were also problems with infections. Due to the level of sugar in the blood and the reduced level of estrogen, in fact, the onset of vaginal or urinary tract infections increases. The presence of bacteria increases the risk of infection.
The question to answer is how to manage diabetes and menopause in an easier and less stressful way. Experts recommend directing your life towards a healthy lifestyle and diet. The first rule is to control blood sugar levels through nutrition, as well as blood sugar. This will allow the doctor to structure the therapy in a more suitable way for the person. As for sexual problems, there are lubricants and therapies that help with inflammation, pain and atrophic vaginitis.
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