Menopause: DDG emphasizes importance of diabetes prevention
Menopause changes the female metabolism and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart and liver disease, as the German Diabetes Society (DDG) emphasized at the Diabetes Autumn Conference 2025. Decreasing estrogen levels promote abdominal fat, insulin resistance, and unfavorable blood lipid levels, especially during perimenopause. Women with early menopause or gestational diabetes are particularly at risk.
The DDG recommends regular screenings of blood sugar, blood lipids, blood pressure and liver values as well as targeted prevention through exercise, a balanced diet and stress reduction. Muscle training improves insulin sensitivity and protects the heart and blood vessels. Hormone replacement therapies can help, but require an individual risk assessment.
After menopause, the incidence of fatty liver disease increases significantly, often associated with insulin resistance. Professional societies advocate blood tests and imaging procedures for early detection. The DDG sees menopause as an opportunity to strengthen health and stabilize it in the long term through knowledge and active measures.
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