Diabetes may be more common in men than women but it can lead to more serious complications in case of women and a greater risk of death. Diabetes is capable of affecting a woman's overall well-being by putting her at risk of heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, depression, UTIs and infertility problem.

It is imperative for women to control their blood sugar levels and follow a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet and being physically active to avoid health complications from diabetes.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and it occurs when one’s blood sugar levels are high. The women with diabetes have symptoms like vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, pain, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), decreased sex drive, and frequent urination. Diabetes increases a woman’s chances of suffering from serious complications that need to be managed on time.

Women with diabetes are also more at risk of suffering from heart attack than men apart from several other complications from blindness to depression.

Young women are increasingly being diagnosed with diabetes during their reproductive years owing to sedentary lifestyle and that can cause a variety of menstrual irregularities and lower fertility rates.

Tips for women to manage diabetes :

* Eat food loaded with fiber and include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lentils.

* Cut down on junk, oily, processed, and canned foods. Do not opt for juices, desserts, sweets, colas, and sodas. Also, reduce your salt intake.

* Exercise every day to control the blood sugar levels and maintain an optimum weight, and check the blood sugar levels daily.