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Supporting women with diabetes experiencing menopause: A workshop to co‐design research recommendations for improving the understanding of and support for women with diabetes experiencing menopause
Steven Parks,
Nia Otake John,
Anna Morris,
Kamini Shah,
Elizabeth Eves,
Dawn Adams,
Eleanor Barry,
Vicki Causer,
Rachel Churm 
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Sahir Ahmed‐Evans,
Alex Vienne Haggett,
Reena Patel,
Rita Forde ,
Rebecca Reynolds
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Sahir Ahmed‐Evans,
Alex Vienne Haggett,
Reena Patel,
Rita Forde ,
Rebecca Reynolds
Diabetic Medicine, Volume: 42, Issue: 8
Swansea University Author:
Rachel Churm
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DOI (Published version): 10.1111/dme.70039
Abstract
Aims: Based on direct feedback on the challenges faced by women with diabe-tes navigating menopause, the Diabetes Research Steering Groups (DRSGs), or-ganised by Diabetes UK, conducted a workshop aimed at outlining key researchpriorities in this area. The statement will provide actionable recommenda...
| Published in: | Diabetic Medicine |
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| ISSN: | 0742-3071 1464-5491 |
| Published: |
Wiley
2025
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa69841 |
| Abstract: |
Aims: Based on direct feedback on the challenges faced by women with diabe-tes navigating menopause, the Diabetes Research Steering Groups (DRSGs), or-ganised by Diabetes UK, conducted a workshop aimed at outlining key researchpriorities in this area. The statement will provide actionable recommendationsfor researchers and funders, ensuring future studies address the unique needsand lived experiences of women living with diabetes during this life phase. TheDRSGs also highlighted the need to bring researchers and healthcare profession-als in the field of diabetes together with those working in women's health to col-laborate in this field. The goal is to bridge the gap in understanding and support,driving research that informs more effective care strategies and improves qualityof life during this critical and often challenging life stage.Methods: In November 2023, Diabetes UK convened a workshop on diabetesand menopause, bringing together 49 participants, including people with livedexperience, researchers, healthcare professionals, and representatives from char-ities and funding bodies. The workshop began with presentations from expertsand case studies, followed by small-group discussions facilitated by Diabetes UKstaff. Participants were asked to identify key evidence gaps and refine researchquestions related to diabetes and menopause. Groups focused on thematic topics,discussing barriers and potential solutions. Insights from these discussions werecollated and thematically analysed, resulting in key recommendations to addresshealth inequalities in diabetes research.Results: The following key areas were identified for increased future research focus:• Improving the understanding of the mechanisms underlying the impact ofmenopause on blood glucose control in women with diabetes• Understanding the safety and efficacy of treatments, technology, and exer-cise in the management of diabetes and menopauseUnderstanding how to best support women from underserved communitiesin their management of diabetes and menopause• Understanding the impact of menopause on the mental health of womenwith diabetes and tailoring psychosocial interventions that support womenduring this period.• Supporting healthcare professional education in how to effectively supportwomen with diabetes experiencing menopause.• Exploring how innovative models of care can support women with diabetesexperiencing menopause more effectively.Conclusions: This position statement presents recommendations to address theunmet needs of women with diabetes experiencing menopause. The diabetes re-search community is to act upon these recommendations to ensure the views andneeds of this group are well-represented. |
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| Item Description: |
Position Statement |
| Keywords: |
health inequalities, healthcare professional education, hormone replacement therapy,menopause management, models of care, psychosocial support, qualitative research andresearch priorities |
| College: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Funders: |
Diabetes UK |
| Issue: |
8 |