Home / Tag Archives: iron metabolism

Tag Archives: iron metabolism

A Newly Discovered Form of Cell Death May Explain Why Diabetes Causes So Many Complications

Scientific illustration showing ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of cell death, contributing to diabetic complications affecting the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and heart.

Diabetes is known for raising blood sugar levels, but its long-term complications often have the greatest impact on health. Kidney disease, vision loss, nerve damage, and cardiovascular disease affect millions of people living with diabetes. For years, researchers focused on inflammation, oxidative stress, and poor circulation to explain these complications. …

Read More »