A perspective review on risk factors associated with the development of diabetes in women

The term “risk factor” refers to a set of circumstances that raise the probability of a particular event or outcome, such as the onset of a disease, an impairment to one’s health, or a poor outcome in a particular area of investigations. Diabetes mellitus (commonly known as Diabetes) is a disease in which the body’s ability to create or respond to the hormone insulin is compromised, resulting in improper carbohydrate metabolism and increased blood glucose levels. Diabetes was the 9th greatest cause of mortality in 2019, with 1.5 million deaths directly related to the disease. Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes are the three most frequent kinds of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes typically occurs in children, while it can also affect adults. A few prevalent risk factors include past medical history, pancreatic illness, age and genetics. Insulin resistance is another name for Type 2 diabetes. The body produces insulin but is unable to use it, which is linked to risk factors such as family background, ethnicity, obesity, and certain health conditions. Family history and ethnic background are a couple of associated risk factors. Diabetes in women is a rising concern, as it raises the possibility of heart diseases (the most frequent diabetic consequence) by 4 to 5 times in women. Other diabetic consequences, including blindness, kidney disease, and depression, are more common in women. Changes in lifestyle, such as a healthy diet and weight loss, can aid in its prevention or delay. Diabetes is however, a lifelong condition once diagnosed. Thus, the focus of this paper is on the various types, risk factors, causes, and the related preventative actions of this disease in women.