More Than Hot Flashes: Menopause Stages and Diabetes Management Burden
What’s the Story?
Menopause is a major hormonal transition that can affect insulin sensitivity, glycemic control, weight, and diabetes self-management.
Despite the growing number of women aging with diabetes (especially T2), menopause remains under recognized in diabetes research and clinical care.
This study examines how menopause stage influences diabetes outcomes and management burden across women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Study Findings
- Among T2I and T2NI women, better glycemic control (A1c≤7) was more common in menopausal and postmenopausal stages, while an A1c>7 was more common during premenopause and perimenopause.
- Obesity (BMI ≥30) among T1A participants was more prevalent in perimenopausal and menopausal women.
- Perceived diabetes burden followed similar patterns: perimenopausal participants across diabetes types were most likely to report feeling overwhelmed by diabetes management.
- Menopausal and postmenopausal women with T1A more often reported that diabetes management required substantial effort, whereas premenopausal and perimenopausal participants across diabetes types more frequently reported that diabetes management greatly interfered with daily life.
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