Sex and Gender Differences in Risk, Pathophysiology and Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

ABSTRACT: The steep rise of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and associated complications go along with mounting evidence of clinically important sex and gender differences. T2DM is more frequently diagnosed at lower age and body mass index in men; however, the most prominent risk factor, which is obesity, is more common in women. Generally, large sex-ratio differences across countries are observed. Diversities in biology, culture, lifestyle, environment, and socioeconomic status impact differences between males and females in predisposition, development, and clinical presentation. Genetic effects and epigenetic mechanisms, nutritional factors and sedentary lifestyle affect risk and complications differently in both sexes. Furthermore, sex hormones have a great impact on energy metabolism, body compo

SUBMITTER: Kautzky-Willer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4890267 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature