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Endometriosis linked to 46% higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Women with endometriosis may face a 46% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those without the condition, a new study suggests. The Hindu reports that researchers followed nearly 30 lakh…
The Story in Brief
Women with endometriosis may face a 46% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those without the condition, a new study suggests. The Hindu reports that researchers followed nearly 30 lakh women in the US database, including about one lakh diagnosed with endometriosis, from 1996 to 2021. The link was strongest in premenopausal women and women without obesity, groups not typically considered at high risk for diabetes. Chronic inflammation in endometriosis could drive insulin resistance, the authors said. More studies are needed to confirm the results and clarify biological pathways. If validated, the finding could lead to earlier diabetes screening in endometriosis patients.
The Indian Opinion
Some readers may dismiss this as mere correlation, or endometriosis patients may fear another health burden. But the study is large and used robust data. It challenges the narrow view that endometriosis only affects reproductive health. However, causality is unproven. The real test will be if Indian researchers replicate these findings in our population, where endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for years. Will health authorities consider adding diabetes screening to endometriosis management?
Source: thehindu.com
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