Controversial results of sex and gender differences in the work - stress - diabetes risk interrelationship may be explained by differences in the interindividual shift work tolerance, in the selection of the occupational groups and the specific definitions of job strain in studies as well as differences in opportunities for recovering from work stress between men and women. (academic.oup.com)
In a population - based study from Germany, men and women with job strain had a 45 % higher risk to develop T2DM, independent of traditional risk factors and without relevant sex differences (117). (academic.oup.com)
Possible sleep - disrupting factors that affect blacks more than whites include job strain; discrimination or harassment in the workplace, which can increase stress; limited control over job demands or prestige; limited professional and social networks providing emotional or financial support; long work hours; and greater home stress. (sciencedaily.com)