Late-Onset Menopause May Increase Risk Of Developing T2D.

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36898077 This study suggests that lifetime oestrogen exposure may play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes - women may need an 'optimal' amount of oestrogen exposure for best metabolic functioning." Dr Emily Burns of Diabetes UK, said: "Understanding who is most at risk of type 2 diabetes is important in order to intervene and prevent the condition from developing where possible." She said the study's findings were significant, but that further work was needed to fully understand why menopause age appeared to be linked to type 2 diabetes in certain women.