The cause of this excess risk
of diabetic women is still not completely understood, but many biological and environmental factors play a role.
Not exact matches
A total
of 777
women with diabetes were recruited with 635
women randomised to each group as follows: 319
women were allocated to the antenatal hand expression group and 317
women were allocated to standard obstetric and
diabetic care.
MPCS also offers wound care products,
diabetic care products and compression stockings to support the continuity
of care
of pregnant
women and
women who have recently given birth.
The American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists does not recommend offering a cesarean delivery until the suspected fetal weight is more than 4,500 g in
diabetic women and more than 5,000 g in nondiabetic
women.22 Our findings highlight the well - described limitations
of antenatal diagnosis
of estimated fetal weight, both clinical and ultrasonographic.22
Compared with newborns
of non-
diabetic women, children
of diabetic mothers with poorly controlled glycaemia show neurophysiological impairment and have a higher risk for metabolic syndrome, obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in later life.»
I launched into a modified version
of the usual questions I ask
diabetic patients, bumping the ones I typically ask
women closer to the top
of the list.
The study authors wanted to know to what extent the risks
of cardiovascular events for
diabetic women differed with various types
of hormonal birth control.
The study, one
of the first to evaluate hormonal contraception and health outcomes in
women with a chronic condition, should encourage physicians to include implants and IUDs in birth control discussions with
diabetic patients.
Among type - 2
diabetic patients with an elevated risk
of cardiovascular disease — those with high levels
of triglycerides and low levels
of «good» cholesterol (high - density lipoprotein or HDL)-- fenofibrate cut adverse cardiovascular outcomes by 30 per cent in
women and 24 per cent in men.
In addition, a recent metaanalysis showed that the relative risk
of myocardial infarction (MI), an important and frequent complication in
diabetic subjects, conferred by smoking appears to be 25 % higher in
women than in men (138).
Furthermore, sex - specific differences in gene polymorphism are suggested by one study showing that
diabetic women carrying ACE D allele have a higher risk for development
of diabetic nephropathy, which was not seen in
diabetic men (Table 2)(331).
In this study, increased risk
of death from several causes, including cardiovascular reasons were also described at an older age and for milder stages
of renal disease in
diabetic women that included a further deterioration due to worsening
of glycemic control.
More than half
of the
diabetic subjects are middle aged, and incidence rises with increasing ages in both sexes, reaching highest rates in the very old
women (Figure 2B).
Higher inflammation and greater oxidative stress in
diabetic women with end - stage renal disease, as well as modifiable gender differences in access to and modalities
of treatment involved, were identified in some
of these studies partly explaining excess mortality in
diabetic women (319 — 322).
More than half
of the investigated sexually active obese
diabetic women and men complained about sexual dysfunction, which is much higher than in healthy lean subjects (342, 343).
Diabetes doubled the risk
of these geriatric conditions among
women, whereas no associations were found in
diabetic men.
Diabetic women, on the other hand, are more obese than
diabetic men in most studies and show a stronger association between increase
of BMI and diabetes risk, despite similar curvilinear associations between increasing BMI and diabetes risk in both sexes (15).
In this study,
women featured increased NO availability and reduced renal oxidative stress than their male counterparts, which might have protective effects on progression
of diabetic renal impairment (332).
Furthermore, the recurrence
of stroke within the next years was increased by T2DM in
women independent
of age, whereas in
diabetic men such enhancement was only observed in those younger than 70 years.
Prepregnancy care in
diabetic women of child - bearing age is still unsatisfying, due to consistently increasing rates
of serious perinatal complications, including excess malformation rates and higher mortality (Table 3)(341).
About two years after my diagnosis, a
woman in my karate class who was a nurse and type 1
diabetic told me she did nt think I was getting the right type
of treatment.
Since high levels
of homocysteine are associated with an increased risk for atherosclerosis,
diabetic heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, it's a good idea to be sure that your diet contains plenty
of vitamin B12 to help keep homocysteine levels low (homocysteine is also associated with osteoporosis, and a recent study found that osteoporosis occurred more frequently among
women whose vitamin B12 status was deficient or marginal compared with those who had normal B12 status.)
Working with the same pool
of participants, Sala - Vila's team then asked about 3,600
diabetic men and
women between the ages
of 55 and 80 to report how often they consumed eight types
of seafood before embarking on their assigned diets.
The group
of women that are most likely to benefit from D - chiro - inositol supplements however are those that are significantly overweight (BMI > 30), especially if they have close relatives that are
diabetic (type II diabetes).
Medifast even has specific plans for the unique needs
of women, men and
diabetics.
This 1986 study found that a
diabetic patient group consisting
of 48 men and 44
women had higher blood calcium levels than average.
Coffee consumption and markers
of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in healthy and
diabetic women.
A study on Alzheimer's patients found that administering 40 ml
of extra virgin coconut oil per day led to improvements in cognitive performance — particularly in
women and type II
diabetics.
Women with this kind
of PCOS are usually considered borderline
diabetic.
Word
of caution: pregnant and breastfeeding
women or
diabetic should avoid them.
Meditation delays molecular aging 12.06.2012 Lower your heart rate and live longer 22.05.2012 Just 15 minutes» walking per day extends life expectancy 14.05.2012 Contented men live longer, contented
women don't 29.04.2012 Survival tip: eat chicken instead
of beef 23.04.2012 Contented people live longer 22.04.2012 Walking, not running, delays cell aging 05.04.2012 Stay fit and untroubled by negative feelings for a long life 04.04.2012 Grow old healthily with green tea 11.03.2012 Watching TV is soooo bad for you 29.02.2012 Live longer with monounsaturated fatty acids 22.02.2012 Exercise delays aging as much as caloric restriction does 02.02.2012 Get fit, delay aging 30.01.2012 How beta - alanine can extend your life expectancy 27.01.2012 Being fit protects your cells from rusting 26.01.2012 High blood sugar level makes you look older 22.01.2012 Optimists live longer 24.12.2011 Yoga makes
diabetics healthier 29.11.2011 Belief in a just world extends life expectancy 27.11.2011 Sleep better — live longer 25.11.2011 Forgive and live longer 28.10.2011 Probiotic bacteria LKM512 extends lifespan in animal study 24.10.2011 Animal study: Royal Jelly has life extending properties 18.10.2011 L - Arginine: «the best anti-aging remedy» 02.10.2011 Test - tube study: ashwagandha inhibits Alzheimer's 10.08.2011 Live longer — take carnosine 04.08.2011 Creatine - Q10 combination protects brain cells and lengthens lifespan: animal study 15.07.2011 Fish oil helps aging mice live longer 02.07.2011 Hard workers live longer 12.06.2011 Supercentenarians are extremely healthy 06.06.2011 Why sculptors live longer than painters 03.06.2011 Afternoon nap helps you live longer 01.06.2011 Calorie burning reduces mortality in elderly 17.05.2011 Eat more beans and live longer 11.05.2011 Raise your VO2max to delay ageing 18.04.2011 Lithium in drinking water helps you live longer 16.04.2011 Nonagenarians with resilience will make it to 100 14.04.2011 Royal Jelly rejuvenates pituitary: animal study 02.04.2011 Four healthy habits can prolong your life by fourteen years 19.03.2011 The rejuvenating effect
of 45 minutes» running every day: animal study 28.01.2011 So vitamin E does extend life expectancy... 27.11.2010 Carnosine extends lifespan in animal study 10.11.2010 BCAAs extend lifespan in animal study 28.10.2010 Elderly are fitter with Cordyceps sinensis 08.10.2010 Glucosamine and chondroitin users live longer 24.06.2010 Rhodiola rosea extends life in animal study 18.06.2010 Runners» testes stay young 10.06.2010 Drink green tea instead
of water — and live longer 24.05.2010 Low - carb diet delays aging and promotes health 19.05.2010 Q10 makes worms live longer 09.05.2010 Diet
of coffee, nuts and berries keeps you healthy 26.04.2010 Delay aging without hunger with life extenders in green apples 19.04.2010 Endogenous growth hormone keeps older athletes young 09.04.2010 Men who take ginseng live longer 19.03.2010 Animal study: Canadian longevity stacker works 05.03.2010 Human study: omega - 3 fatty acids delay molecular ageing 08.02.2010 Fish oil lengthens life in animal study 07.02.2010 Curious?
Another study
of 12
diabetic women found that a four - week diet rich in avocaods reduced triglycerides by 20 %.
$ 500,000 — Improper care results in
diabetic coma and death (March 2012)
Woman dies in a rehabilitation center, due to improper monitoring
of her blood sugar.
Responsible for Telemetry floor (concentration
of diabetic, dialysis and cardiac patients), the wound care center,
women's health center (gestational
diabetics) and weekly rotations to cover Critical care, oncology, and LTAC units.
However, health care is also very rewarding — teaching a
diabetic how to self - manage her insulin, supporting a
woman through her pregnancy or caring for chronically ill children can provide a real sense
of accomplishment.
Disordered eating behavior is common and persistent in young
women with IDDM and is associated with impaired metabolic control and a higher risk
of diabetic retinopathy.