Scientists in China have unlocked a potential game-changer for type 2 diabetes treatment, revealing that early insulin therapy can slash stroke risk by 31% and heart failure hospitalizations by 28% in newly diagnosed patients. 🌟
The groundbreaking 24-year study, led by Professor Weng Jianping and a national research team, tracked over 5,400 patients. Results showed insulin therapy not only manages blood sugar but also tackles low-grade inflammation and blood vessel health – key factors in cardiovascular complications.
🔬 Published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, this research could rewrite medical playbooks. ‘Early intervention gives patients better long-term outcomes,’ researchers noted, highlighting insulin’s dual role as both treatment and preventative measure.
For young adults navigating diabetes risks or healthcare trends, this is scroll-stopping stuff – proving science can deliver real-world impact. 💪
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Scientists prove early insulin therapy effective for type 2 diabetes
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