Though menopause may bring hot flashes and other bothersome symptoms, new research finds that it doesn't increase a woman's chance of this serious disease.
In a new study researchers for the Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group investigated whether menopause puts women at higher risk of diabetes. Diabetes does become more common later in life. And some research has suggested that hormonal changes at this time could speed up the development of the condition.
The study included more than 1200 women who were at high risk of developing diabetes. Some hadn't gone into menopause yet, some had gone through natural menopause, and others had undergone surgery to remove their ovaries, which kicked off menopause.
The researchers found that menopause, no matter how it started, wasn't associated with a higher risk of diabetes. In addition, when women made healthy lifestyle changes to try to prevent diabetes, menopause didn't block their efforts.
Remember, even if you are at high risk, you can do things to lessen your chances of getting diabetes. Losing just 5 percent of your body weight through exercise and healthy eating can help protect you.
I'm Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV, with the news that doctors are reading; health news that matters to you.
In a new study researchers for the Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group investigated whether menopause puts women at higher risk of diabetes. Diabetes does become more common later in life. And some research has suggested that hormonal changes at this time could speed up the development of the condition.
The study included more than 1200 women who were at high risk of developing diabetes. Some hadn't gone into menopause yet, some had gone through natural menopause, and others had undergone surgery to remove their ovaries, which kicked off menopause.
The researchers found that menopause, no matter how it started, wasn't associated with a higher risk of diabetes. In addition, when women made healthy lifestyle changes to try to prevent diabetes, menopause didn't block their efforts.
Remember, even if you are at high risk, you can do things to lessen your chances of getting diabetes. Losing just 5 percent of your body weight through exercise and healthy eating can help protect you.
I'm Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV, with the news that doctors are reading; health news that matters to you.
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