Researchers Say Form Of Diabetes Could Be Linked To Menopause

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- According to new study from Rotterdam in the Netherlands type 2 diabetes could be associated with early onset of menopause.

The study also found that women who said they had early onset of menopause were at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes years after menopause occurred.

This is not the first time we've seen the impact of menopause because studies in the past have shown there has been a relationship.

In this particular report it was found that women who had menopause before the age of 45 had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease as well.

Of course there is not much a person can do with regard to when menopause will occur, but this is important information to know.

There are things you can do to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease including eating a healthier diet.