There are certain aspects of living with diabetes that are unique to women. Men simply do not experience the same degree of risks or some of the complications of diabetes that may affect women. These are a few of the ways that diabetes particularly affects women.

Yeast Infections and UTIs 

Women are at a much greater risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs), compared to men. Women who have diabetes are also at a substantial risk of developing vaginal yeast infections.

The risk of having these conditions can be reduced by keeping blood sugar levels within the target range.

Heart Disease 

Women already have an elevated risk of developing heart disease compared to men. Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease for women by four times, while only increasing the risk two times for men.

Women who have diabetes are more likely to experience worse outcomes than men who have heart disease.

Gestational Diabetes 

Women who experience gestational diabetes are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Women who have type 1 or 2 diabetes prior to pregnancy must work to keep their blood sugar levels within specific target ranges to reduce the risk of having miscarriages, birth defects, and large babies.

Managing your diabetes and keeping your blood glucose levels under control is essential to reducing these complications and other risks that are often related to women who have diabetes.