Women who begin the menopause before 40 are ‘50% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes’ Women who begin the menopause before 45 are 15% more at risk of the disorder This is compared to women who experience it at the ‘normal’ age of 45-to-55  Decline in hormones is associated with reduced insulin production   By … Continue reading Women who begin the menopause before 40 are ‘50% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes’