New Type 2 Diabetes Gene Identified

Tue, 08 Sep 2009
Researchers have identified a gene which may promote insulin resistance, a key factor in Type 2 diabetes development.

Imperial College London scientists claim that the IRS1 gene controls how the body reacts to insulin, and that a variation of the gene's DNA promotes insulin resistance.

They assert that the discovery could lead to new drug treatments which target this genetic problem and make the body use its insulin more effectively.

Any research that improves our knowledge of the causes and possible new treatments for Type 2 diabetes is of course a highly positive step.

The researchers have highlighted the value of this research as it could lead to the production of a drug which improves the way insulin works in muscle tissue.

However, nothing has been stated as to how to go about it.

Type 2 diabetes is triggered by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors, like being overweight .

In addition, there have been multiple genes identified as being related to the development of this condition.

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