Addressing gender and social inequities: the challenge of metabolic control in women with type 2 diabetes in Quito

Metabolic control in this population is shaped by intersecting sociodemographic determinants. These findings highlight the relevance of sex, age, education, and insurance in shaping diabetes outcomes and underscore the value of an intersectional approach for understanding inequities. Equity-oriented strategies that incorporate intersectionality may improve diabetes care in Ecuador. Given the cross-sectional design, findings indicate associations rather than causality.