{
  "id": 14617141,
  "title": "Blood Sugar Off Track?: Menopause Increases Diabetes Risk: What Women Can Do",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/blutzucker-auf-abwegen-wechseljahre-erhohen-diabetesrisiko-was-frauen",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-15T05:10:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/medizin/blutzucker-auf-abwegen-wechseljahre-erhoehen-diabetesrisiko-was-frauen-tun-koennen/100262393.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The menopause increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in women, according to the Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft (DDG). This is due to hormonal changes that lead to increased belly fat, decreased insulin sensitivity, and higher blood pressure. Women who have had gestational diabetes, entered menopause early, have a family history of diabetes, or are overweight are particularly at risk. The DDG recommends that women in midlife have their metabolism checked by a doctor, including blood sugar, blood fat, and liver values, blood pressure, weight, and waist circumference. Regular exercise, such as strength training and endurance activities, a balanced diet, sufficient sleep, and stress management can help protect against metabolic disorders.",
  "summary": "During menopause, the hormone estrogen gradually decreases. This leaves an increased risk of various diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. What can be done to counteract this?",
  "key_points": [
    "Menopause increases Type 2 diabetes risk in women due to hormonal changes.",
    "Women with risk factors should monitor metabolism during middle age.",
    "Strength training and balanced diet help protect metabolism during menopause."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hormonal shifts during menopause create metabolic vulnerabilities that require proactive monitoring and lifestyle adjustments to mitigate the heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in middle-aged women.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}