Women’s Health

There are some diabetes-related issues that are unique to women. Changes in hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle can affect blood glucose levels. Pregnancy can also affect glucose levels, and high glucose levels can affect a pregnancy. This section deals with women’s concerns, from reproductive health to staying healthy in your golden years.

Gluten During Pregnancy Tied to Children’s Diabetes Risk

October 11, 2018

A new study shows a relationship between a pregnant woman’s gluten intake and her child’s later risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. Should gluten be restricted during pregnancy? Read More “Gluten During Pregnancy Tied to Children’s Diabetes Risk”

Metformin and Gestational Diabetes

August 9, 2018

Data indicates that long-term use of metformin, the well-known diabetes medication that decreases the amount of glucose users absorb from their food, has a powerful effect on preventing the development of Type 2 diabetes in women who have had gestational diabetes… Read More “Metformin and Gestational Diabetes”

Menopause and Diabetes

August 3, 2018

Learn how perimenopause and menopause affect women with diabetes… Read More “Menopause and Diabetes”

Breastfeeding Prevents Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds

July 5, 2018

According to a recent study, mothers who breastfeed their babies for six months or more have a nearly 50 percent lower chance of developing Type 2 diabetes during their childbearing years… Read More “Breastfeeding Prevents Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds”