lauantai 26. joulukuuta 2015

Treating T2D by blocking fat carrier proteins


A study has identified an antibody that could have an therapeutic effect on type 2 diabetes.

The treatment method would be based on "killing the messenger", a certain fatty acid carrier, that is most likely a contributor in hyperglycemia and insulin resistance.

It was found that the antibody lowered the fasting blood sugar, and decreased insulin resistance of obese test mice. It also reduced fat mass in the liver. All as a result of blocking the fatty acid carrier called adipocyte protein 2.

The study concluded that this method could be a feasable approach in treating type 2 diabetes.

Eggs and Diabetes

Should people with diabetes really avoid eggs? Has dietary cholesterol in eggs anything to do with cholesterol in your blood?

Scientific data actually tells a different story. Eating eggs has no association with high cholesterol levels (1). And when it comes to diabetes, eggs might be a powerful element in a diabetic diet, since they are a very nutritious food ingredient that could help in keeping a balanced blood sugar level. Especially when eaten as breakfast.

Read more about the importance of eggs for a diabetic diet in this article in my main blog.