Tag Archives: beta-cell failure

Type 2 diabetes has traditionally been viewed as a disease driven by insulin resistance and declining pancreatic beta-cell function. However, researchers are now looking much deeper into the cell itself. Increasing evidence suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction in diabetes may be a key factor linking impaired energy production, chronic inflammation, oxidative …

Up to 10% of adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may actually have Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), yet many cases remain undetected for years. Because symptoms often develop slowly, LADA is frequently mistaken for traditional type 2 diabetes. However, the wrong diagnosis can delay insulin therapy, worsen glucose …