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Risk Of Diabetes Skyrockets For Women Who Work Long Hours
Women who work longer hours are at increased risk of diabetes, according to the results of newly published research.
The study, published in The British Medical Journal (BMJ) “Diabetes Research and Care”, examined the medical records of 7,000 men and women between the ages of 35 and 74. Findings showed that “women who worked overtime, or [more than] 45 hours per week, were 62 percent more likely to get diabetes over those women who worked regular hours,” the article reports.
Interestingly, results also revealed that the risk of developing diabetes dropped for men who worked long hours.
Dr Mahée Gilbert-Ouimet said the difference lies in the amount of paid and unpaid hours between men and women: "Women tend to do twice as much unpaid work, like household chores and other family duties.”
That can increase stress hormones, which in turn affect blood sugar levels.
There are steps females can take to lower their risk of developing the disorder, even if that doesn’t include working fewer hours. Experts recommend regular health screenings, eating well, getting rest, exercising, not smoking and — of course — realizing it’s OK to ask for help.
