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Diabetes and mental health in women over 40

Diabetes and mental health in women over 40

New developing story: A PLOS Medicine study (UK cohort, 28k+ patients) reveals women with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop mental health conditions post-diagnosis, while men face more cardiovascular risks. This underscores the need for integrated mental health screening in diabetes care. Two articles covered this study, providing actionable insight for women over 40 to advocate for comprehensive care.

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Updated Aug 26, 2026