Editorial
Is the Future Bright for Diabetes?
Abstract
There is no doubt that there is an epidemic of diabetes raging in the United States. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by decreased sensitivity to insulin action in muscle, liver, and fat cells, as well as a progressive decline in pancreatic insulin production. The precise causes of insulin resistance and eventual β cell failure remain unclear, however it appears that both genetic predisposition and environmental factors interact.1–3 In particular, obesity and sedentary lifestyle are closely linked to the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recent trials have confirmed conventional wisdom that weight loss, exercise, and some medications can delay or prevent the onset of diabetes.4,5This content is limited to qualifying members.
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