ISLAMABAD, October 13 (Online): Scientists have discovered that they can successfully treat type 2 diabetes in mouse models by exposing the rodents to electromagnetic fields. The research opens the door to further studies confirming the findings and exploring whether the therapy could be suitable for use in humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million people — approximately 1 in 10 — in the United States have diabetes. Of these individuals, the vast majority have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when a person’s cells do not react to the hormone insulin properly. Insulin, which the pancreas produces, mediates the ability of a person’s cells to receive blood sugar. In this situation, a person’s body can tell that their cells are not receiving blood sugar properly, and the pancreas produces more insulin in response. At a certain point, the pancreas cannot meet the insulin demand, and, as a consequence, blood sugar levels increase. The CDC highlight that high blood sugar levels can cause various serious health conditions, including vision loss, kidney disease, and heart disease. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, key approaches to treating type … Continue reading Mice with diabetes successfully treated with electromagnetic fields