Women's Day Special | Why does diabetes happen to women? Health secrets that every goddess should know!

Flowers and applause for International Women's Day gradually faded

Women who shuttle between work and family

Still silently carrying the burden of dual roles

The blood sugar level in the physical examination report is quietly rising

Impaired glucose tolerance detected during pregnancy

Stubborn abdominal fat after menopause

Weaving into a cruel fact——

The prevalence of diabetes among Chinese women has reached 11.5%!

Among them, 1 in 7 women of childbearing age is threatened by gestational diabetes!

1. The crisis hidden in genes

Ms. Zhang, 45, has been feeling hungry and thirsty recently. Remembering that her mother died of complications from diabetes, she hurried to the hospital for a check-up.

The result of fasting blood sugar of 6.8mmol/L made the doctor frown: "Women with a family history are like time bombs. They should pay more attention to their lifestyle habits and pay attention to screening after the age of 35!"

Scientific truth:

If a mother or sister has diabetes, a woman's risk of developing the disease is much higher than the average person!

Certain genetic defects can cause women's insulin-producing cells to age 10 years prematurely

2. The fatal trap of waist and abdominal fat

Soon after Aunt Li's waist circumference increased from 2 feet 2 to 2 feet 6, she was diagnosed with diabetes during a physical examination.

A CT scan showed that her visceral fat was wrapped around her liver like a wet blanket.

Doctors warn: "If you carry a sandbag with insulin and climb a mountain, how can your blood sugar not get out of control?"

Red flags:

For every 1 cm increase in waist circumference, the risk of diabetes increases!

When standing, wrap a tape measure around your belly button. If it exceeds 85 cm (about 2 feet 6), be alert!

3. Metabolic Alarm

Sister Wang was also diagnosed with high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and high uric acid!

The doctor drew three exclamation marks on the medical record: "If these three indicators are abnormal at the same time, the probability of developing diabetes within 5 years is close to 50%!"

4. The triple storm exclusive to women

1. Sweet traps during pregnancy

Ms. Liu, who was six months pregnant, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

Obstetricians sternly remind: "Don't think you're safe after giving birth. If you don't pay attention to improving your lifestyle, you will most likely develop diabetes within ten years."

2. The Hidden Alarm of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

26-year-old Xiao Chen has been in menopause for three months, and her face is covered with acne, so she dares not look in the mirror.

Examination revealed that androgen levels were 3 times higher than the normal level and fasting insulin was 3 times that of normal people.

The doctor recommended that she immediately start lifestyle interventions such as weight loss and exercise.

3. Metabolic collapse during menopause

52-year-old Sister Zhao eats less than when she was young, but her waist circumference increases by 1 cm every year.

I always feel anxious at 3 pm, and my blood sugar will soar if I sneak a cookie.

The gynecologist explained: "This is due to the hormonal changes during menopause that affect metabolic balance."

V. Protection Guidelines for Different Age Groups

20-30 years old: Pay attention to your menstrual cycle. Sudden amenorrhea or acne breakouts may be a warning sign of polycystic ovary!

30-40 years old: Strictly control sugar during pregnancy to lay a healthy foundation for yourself and your child!

40-50 years old: Check glycated hemoglobin and urine microprotein every year, and take care of your body like you would your car!

Over 50: Learn to coexist peacefully with blood sugar and prioritize quality of life!

Conclusion: Be the guardian of your own health

Diabetes is not a judgment of fate, but a distress signal from the body.

Starting from measuring your waist once and replacing a cup of milk tea, women are fully capable of reversing the adverse effects of genes and environment.

This International Women's Day, let us give ourselves some of the love we give to our families.

Because only when you are healthy can you truly be half the sky at work and at home.

Note: The content of this article is based on the "Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes in China (2024 Edition)" and is only used for health science popularization! The cases in the article are fictitious and are intended to remind people of the risks of the disease!