Diabetes: Women's Hidden Heart Risk Exposed

Women diagnosed with diabetes face a substantially elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases, potentially four to five times higher than that of men. This increased vulnerability stems from the way diabetes diminishes the protective effects of estrogen, leaving women more susceptible to heart complications.

Conditions such as coronary artery disease, stroke, and end-stage renal disease are more likely in diabetic women compared to their male counterparts. Experts note that the presence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in women further heightens their predisposition to developing Type 2 diabetes and subsequent cardiovascular problems.

The international conference on 'Ayurveda and Integrative Approaches to Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome' brought together specialists to discuss these critical gender-specific health challenges. The focus remains on developing women-centric strategies for managing metabolic health, obesity, and dyslipidemia effectively.