MEN more likely to die from DIABETES because they’re too stubborn to diet, warn experts

Stubborn men could be putting themselves in grave danger, according to new research

HEALTH experts have found men ‘too macho to diet’ are putting themselves at great risk.

 

It’s no secret most men don’t like being told what to do. 

But this stubbornness could be putting them in grave danger, according to new research. 

 

Experts from the University of Copenhagen found that men are more likely to die from diabetes because they are ‘too macho’ to follow tailored diet and exercise recommendations. 

Notably, women given specific treatment plans were 30 per cent less likely to die from diabetes-related causes than those given routine care. 

 





It's no secret most men don't like being told what to do





Yet, the same personalised advice given to men had no impact on their risk of death. 

According to Dr Marlene Krag from the University of Copenahgen, the structured form of care provides women with much needed attention and support, which helps them adhere to treatment plans. 

The health expert also said that women tend to accept disease and implement disease management more easily, which might affect long-term outcomes.

 



The study found women were 30 per cent less likely to die of diabetes-related causes



But when it comes to men, the daily consideration and lifestyle changes that diabetes demands can challenge masculinity. 

Dr Krag said the structured form of care goes against “men’s tendency to trust self-directed learning instead of self-management.”

The study, published in the journal Diabetologia, revealed women given personal care plans were 30 per cent less likely to die of a diabetes-related cause.

 

Daily consideration and lifestyle changes that diabetes demand challenge masculinity, say experts

They were also 41 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke and 35 per cent less likely to experience any diabetes-related ailment such as amputation or blindness. 

None of these differences were seen in the men. 

Authors of the study said the results ‘may be explained by complex social and cultural issues of gender.’

And added we need to re-think how care is provided to men and women ’so that both sexes benefit from intensified treatment efforts.’