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THE TROUBLING LINK BETWEEN HORMONES AND GLUCOSE

- Compiled by Belad Al-karkhey.

As menopause comes and goes, with all its hot flushes, mood swings and discomfort, it can become especially challenging if you're at risk of or already dealing with diabetes.

That's right, the two can have an effect on each other – and it’s not so pretty. Changes in hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone, which are common during menopause, can fluctuate your blood glucose levels. And not only that, a woman with type 1 diabetes might experience menopause earlier than expected, according to Diabetes Australia. Whereas a woman with type 2 diabetes might face menopause later, if they're overweight.

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BUSTING DIABETES MYTHS AT WORK

MYTH 1

“You can't do certain jobs if you have diabetes.”

FACT: With proper management and reasonable adjustments, most people can perform any role safely.