Blood signals as T2D treatment

Signals in the blood might affect insulin secretion more than glucose itself. Could positively impact the secretion of insulin and protection of cells.

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The identification and characterization of these signalling factors is important.
If these signals could be mimicked artificially, they could be made into a therapeutic method in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

(Source: Press release, Wiley, 2016)