Early menopause and increased type 2 diabetes risk in postmenopausal women (IMAGE)

Korea University College of Medicine

Early menopause and increased type 2 diabetes risk in postmenopausal women

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Researchers found that women experiencing early or premature menopause have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those with later menopause onset.

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Associate Professor Ga Eun Nam from Korea University

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