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While diabetes mellitus affects both men and women, there is limited data regarding gender specific differences in diabetes outcomes. Existing studies, however, reveal several differences between men and women with diabetes. As the impact of personalized medicine on improving clinical outcomes expand, gender specific health needs and treatments for people with diabetes mellitus have come to the forefront. Data regarding gender specific differences in diabetes outcomes and gender-related risk factors would be key to devise customized diabetes management plans to improve diabetes outcomes and quality of life for people with diabetes. This presentation highlights some of the health challenges that are common to women with diabetes and outlines gender-based differences, gender-specific risk enhancers and clinical outcomes in diabetes.