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Menopause can present certain challenges for women with diabetes. It may cause changes in blood sugar. The hormones estrogen and progesterone affect how your cells respond to insulin. After menopause, changes in your hormone levels can trigger fluctuations in your blood-sugar level. You may notice...
Q: Why are women with diabetes pre-disposed to developing recurrent yeast infections? A: The increased amount of glucose (sugar) in the body (in urine and vaginal secretions, for example) creates the perfect environment to encourage the growth of yeast within certain parts of the body.
Could that bowl of guacamole make you smarter? Perhaps. According to one study, avocados are among the foods that may protect women's mental powers as they age. For the study, 6,000 women told researchers about their regular diets. They then took cognitive tests regularly for four years.
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