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A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that diabetes could potentially start in the gut, challenging the traditional belief that it emerges from pancreas issues leading to high blood sugar. Research indicates that changes in the gut microbiome may play a significant role in the development of diabetes. The study, involving the largest analysis of gut microbiomes in people with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and healthy glucose status, found specific viruses and genetic variants in bacteria associated with diabetes risk. Understanding these microbial strains could lead to potential interventions in diabetes prevention and treatment, marking a groundbreaking shift in diabetes research towards gut microbiota.
Source: YAHOO