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Body awareness / SOURCE BRIEF

One condition.
A wider picture.

Observational studySource dated Sep 8, 2026Curated Sep 17, 2026

What to know

An analysis of health records from almost three million women in Utah found an association between endometriosis and later type 2 diabetes. The relationship varied across groups.

Keep this in mind

An association in medical records does not establish that endometriosis causes diabetes. A population finding cannot tell you your individual risk.

A question to carry with you

Could your health history change the screening questions you bring to your clinician?

AI-assisted summary. No clinical review. General education only; this brief cannot assess your health or guide treatment. No sponsorship or affiliate links in this brief.