Menopause & Pre-Diabetes: Understanding The Connection

Tips to Beat It Back

- Kejal Shah

Weight gain, which is frequent during the menopausal transition, appears to be caused by aging rather than the menopausal transition. Menopause, on the other hand, is linked to changes in body composition, such as an increase in total body fat or abdominal fat and a decrease in lean body mass, which are linked to glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity impairments. Dysglycemia can be caused directly by ovarian failure or indirectly by the metabolic repercussions of central fat redistribution in the presence of estrogen insufficiency.

Tips to Manage Menopause and Pre-diabetes

Diet and exercise are the most crucial aspects of any healthy lifestyle, and they can help alleviate many of the symptoms associated with menopause. Adopting a healthy lifestyle before menopause will help you manage your health in the long run.