Dr. Khizer Junaidy
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March 8, 2025
Women’s Day is not just about celebration but also about reflection and action.
Despite advancements in healthcare, women’s health issues—especially diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and metabolic disorders—often remain underdiagnosed, undertreated, and overlooked.
As a Physician and Diabetologist, I see firsthand how gender disparities affect women’s health outcomes.
1. The Silent Epidemic: Women and Diabetes
Diabetes is different in women:
Women with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease than men.
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is on the rise and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes later in life.
PCOS & Insulin Resistance: A major but neglected issue leading to early diabetes, obesity, and infertility.
Why are women with diabetes at greater risk?
Hormonal influences affect glucose metabolism.
Societal & cultural barriers lead to late diagnosis and poor follow-up.
Weight loss struggles are common due to metabolic differences.
Call to action: Women must get regular screenings (HbA1c, lipid profile, BP checks) and be more proactive about their health.
2. Women and Heart Disease: The Hidden Killer
Heart failure and heart attacks are deadlier in women than in men.
Women are less likely to receive guideline-directed therapy for heart disease.
Symptoms in women are often atypical (nausea, fatigue, breathlessness) and misdiagnosed as anxiety or stress.
What can be done?
Encourage heart health screenings for all women, especially diabetics.
Promote awareness of atypical heart symptoms.
More emphasis on exercise, diet, and lifestyle modifications.
3. The Obesity Epidemic in Women
Obesity rates are increasing, especially in urban women, leading to metabolic disorders.
Why is weight loss harder for women?
Hormonal changes (PCOS, pregnancy, menopause).
Emotional eating and stress-related weight gain.
Limited focus on strength training and metabolic conditioning.
The way forward:
Focus on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than crash diets.
Address mental health & stress as key contributors to obesity.
Weight loss medications & metabolic therapies should not be stigmatized.
4. Women’s Health: A Family Health Issue
Women often prioritize family health over their own.
Healthcare decisions are delayed due to responsibilities and financial constraints.
A woman’s health affects the whole family—from pregnancy to menopause, every stage requires proactive care.
“Empowering women begins with prioritizing their health—not just on Women’s Day, but every day. True celebration is ensuring access, care, and well-being beyond the occasion.”
Helping Women Prioritize Their Health: A Collective Responsibility
Women are the backbone of families and communities, but their health often takes a backseat due to responsibilities, societal expectations, and lack of awareness.
This Women’s Day, I urge everyone—husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, employers, and friends—to:
✅ Encourage women to seek regular checkups instead of waiting for symptoms.
✅ Support their health decisions—whether it’s dietary changes, fitness goals, or medical treatments.
✅ Create a positive environment for self-care—physical, mental, and emotional.
✅ Break the stigma around obesity, diabetes, and heart health in women—early intervention saves lives.
A healthy woman means a healthy family, a strong society, and a better future for all. Let’s not just celebrate Women’s Day but make it a reminder to take action—for ourselves, for the women in our lives, and for a healthier tomorrow.
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