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Insulin resistance can occur in men or women, but menopausal women are at greater risk.
As estrogen levels fall during the menopause transition, the body can become less responsive to insulin.
A diagnosis of insulin resistance is considered serious because it can be a precursor of prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic disorders.
Results of the meta-analysis will be presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society .