Dr. Shalini M., MBBS, MD (General Medicine), PGDGM
Principal, Professor- Department of General Medicine, Siddaganga Medical College & Research Institute (SMCRI), India; Email:Neelasiri@gmail.com; ORCID ID: 0009-0004-9115-9793
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus in women represents a complex interplay of metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors that evolve over the course of life. Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause each introduce distinct endocrine changes that influence insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and the risk of complications. Women with diabetes experience a disproportionate burden of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and gestational morbidity. While pharmacological therapy is essential, lifestyle interventions—including diet modification, structured exercise, stress management, and patient education—have demonstrated measurable improvements in glycaemic control and quality of life.
At our institution, approximately 650 women are managed annually for diabetes. Institutional data reveal that integrating lifestyle interventions with pharmacotherapy yields nearly 50% improvement in glycaemic outcomes. This article synthesizes decades of clinical experience, research literature, and patient outcomes, advocating a gender-sensitive, life-stage–oriented approach to diabetes management.
KEYWORDS
Diabetes in women, Hormonal transitions, Puberty and insulin resistance, Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), Menopause and metabolic syndrome, Lifestyle interventions, Pharmacotherapy, Glycaemic control, Quality of life, Gender-sensitive care, Women’s health, India diabetes prevalence
Citation: Shalini, M. (2025). DIABETES IN WOMEN: HORMONAL INFLUENCES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN AND THE ROLE OF LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT. VLEARNY Journal of Biological Sciences, 1(2), 4–9. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17210289
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