Key mechanism involved in Type 2 diabetes identified
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 19:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have discovered a key protein that regulates insulin resistance -- the diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin and which sets the stage for the development of the most common form of diabetes. This breakthrough points to a new way to potentially treat or forestall Type 2 diabetes, a rapidly growing global health problem.