The Economic Times

Diabetes hurts men, women differently: Men face heart and kidney risks, women battle mental health crisis, study shows

New research reveals type two diabetes affects men and women differently. Men face greater heart and kidney disease risks, while women experience more mental health conditions. Hypertension is the most frequent complication observed across both sexes. Men generally develop complications earlier than women, who experience them later. This study highlights the need for sex-specific diabetes care approaches.