Novel mechanism of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes
Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 13:30
in Health & Medicine
Insensitivity to insulin, also called insulin resistance, is associated with type 2 diabetes and affects several cell types and organs in the body. Now, scientists have discovered a mechanism that explains how insulin-producing cells can be insulin resistant and insulin sensitive at the same time. The findings may lead to future novel treatment strategies for type 2 diabetes, researchers say.