ABSTRACT:
Achard-Thiers syndrome (ATS), also known as Diabetic-Bearded Woman Syndrome, is a rare condition chiefly affecting women after menopause. It is characterized by type 2 diabetes and signs of excess male hormones.. The exact cause is unknown, but CAH can be a possible factor. symptoms may include amenorrhea, hypertension, osteoporosis, Hirsutism, Hypertrichosis, deep voice, and clitoral hypertrophy. It can be diagnosed based on clinical findings. Usually, 2 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test will be used to identify type 2 diabetes. Therapeutic management involves pharmacological treatment and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If it is untreated, it leads to cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, retinopathy, etc.
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Shalini S., Patel Bansari B., Divia Acha Jacob. Review Article on Diabetic-Bearded Women Syndrome. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;14(1):80-2. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2026.00016
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Shalini S., Patel Bansari B., Divia Acha Jacob. Review Article on Diabetic-Bearded Women Syndrome. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;14(1):80-2. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2026.00016 Available on: https://www.ijneronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-1-16
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