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Endometriosis not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
Endometriosis not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
02 Aug 2023

The presence of endometriosis does not appear to contribute to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in women, according to a study.

Endometriosis not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
02 Aug 2023
Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem traditionally characterized by peripheral insulin resistance (IR), increased he
Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem traditionally characterized by peripheral insulin resistance (IR), increased hepatic gluconeogenesis, and impaired pancreatic beta-cell function. However, the pathophysiology of T2DM is complex, and disease progression is linked to factors beyond insulin dysregulation and reduced first-phase insulin response.
02 Aug 2023 byJoanne G. Blanco, MD

Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem traditionally characterized by peripheral insulin resistance (IR), increased hepatic gluconeogenesis, and impaired pancreatic beta-cell function.1 However, the pathophysiology of T2DM is complex, and disease progression is linked to factors beyond insulin dysregulation and reduced first-phase insulin response.2 Unfortunately, many existing anti-hyperglycemic medications cause side effects such as hypoglycemia and weight gain, which may reduce adherence to treatment. In contrast, ideal diabetes medications would control glycemia without a risk of hypoglycemia, while providing additional beneficial effects on beta-cell function, body weight, lipid profiles, hypertension and cardiovascular risk.3

Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem traditionally characterized by peripheral insulin resistance (IR), increased hepatic gluconeogenesis, and impaired pancreatic beta-cell function. However, the pathophysiology of T2DM is complex, and disease progression is linked to factors beyond insulin dysregulation and reduced first-phase insulin response.
02 Aug 2023