World diabetes Day 2025: Who is More at Risk – Men or Women?
World diabetes Day, celebrated every year on november 14th, raises awareness about the increasing risk of diabetes and the importance of prevention. While anyone can develop diabetes, medical reports suggest that men are at a higher risk than women, even if they are underweight.
Let’s break down the risk factors and reasons behind this trend:
Who is More at Risk: Men or Women?
Higher Risk in Men:
Men are more likely to develop diabetes, despite being underweight.
Excess belly fat in men is a major contributor to increased diabetes risk.
Higher insulin resistance and fasting glucose levels in men increase their chances of developing the disease.
Declining testosterone levels with age are also a factor in diabetes risk for men.
Diabetes Risk Factors
Elevated Blood Sugar:
If your sugar levels stay above normal (200-250 mg/dL), this may indicate a higher risk of diabetes.
High blood sugar can damage the eyes, feet, heart, and increase the risk of cancer and reproductive problems.
Age Shift:
Previously more common in elderly people, diabetes is now increasingly affecting younger adults and children.
Side Effects of diabetes in Men
Serious Complications:
Men with diabetes are at higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
Erectile Dysfunction:
Three times more likely to develop erectile dysfunction than women.
Keeping diabetes Under Control
Importance of lifestyle Changes
Diet improvement and regular physical activity are key to managing diabetes.
Routine blood sugar checks are essential to prevent complications.
Both men and women need to focus on healthy lifestyle changes to reduce the risk and manage diabetes effectively.
This World diabetes Day, focus on regular check-ups and a balanced lifestyle to reduce your risk of diabetes and its complications.
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