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Tackling diabetes with an electronic implant: How a tiny catalyst lowers blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common worldwide. Unlike type 1 diabetes, it is often linked to obesity, a sedentary lifestyle and excess energy intake over many years.
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Type 2 diabetes is rising globally, often tied to obesity, inactivity, and long‑term excess calorie intake. Insulin injections lower blood sugar by enabling muscle cells to absorb glucose, but they do not correct the underlying chronic energy surplus. When the body does not use the absorbed glucose, the excess is stored as fat. This metabolic pattern explains why many patients continue to gain weight even while receiving insulin therapy.
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