An Unhappy Marriage Better than Being Single or Divorced
- Times of India
However, those who experienced marital transitions, such as divorce also experienced significant changes in their HbA1c levels and odds of pre-diabetes, the condition which often precedes diabetes.
Katherine Ford from Carleton University, Ottawa, who led the study, suggested the relationship showed how people’s health could intertwine in a relationship.
'I would speculate that marriage and cohabitating partnerships require a particular emotional investment over a long period. The salience of this type of relationship likely means that the loss of it may have implications for health, such as average blood sugar levels.' Katherine Ford said.
The findings, published in the BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care journal, relationships could be key to keeping blood sugars down, with any relationship better than none at all.
They suggest increased support for older adults who are going through divorce or bereavement and that relationships should be encouraged in later life, to lower the risk of health problems.
The researchers conclude: 'Overall, our results suggested that marital/cohabitating relationships were inversely related to HbA1c levels regardless of dimensions of spousal support or strain, 'Likewise, these relationships appeared to have a protective effect against HbA1c levels above the pre-diabetes threshold.'
Warga AS Terancam Tak Bisa Cebok akibat Washington Perang Dagang sama Kanada
AS dalam memicu perang dagang kini memakan korban rakyatnya sendiri. Berawal dari keputusan sepihak Washington yang mengenakan tarif impor terhadap Kanada.
