Type 1 Diabetes Much More Deadly For Women Than Men.

Women may have a harder time controlling blood sugar levels due to a number of factors, such as changing hormone levels -- particularly during puberty -- that can affect the body's sensitivity to insulin and cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels, according to Huxley and her co-authors. The researchers also speculated that high levels of blood sugar may cause more damage to women's blood vessels than to men's. "The findings suggest that young girls and women with type 1 diabetes may need additional monitoring, not only to ensure that they are keeping their blood sugar levels under control, but also to make sure that their levels for other major risk factors, such as blood pressure, are also closely monitored," she said. http://consumer.healthday.com/senior-citizen-information-31/misc-death-and-dying-news-172/women-with-type-1-diabetes-face-higher-death-risk-than-male-peers-696234.html