Endocrinology

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is progressive disease of poor glycemic control. It involves a complex metabolic context in which peripheral tissues are resistant to the actions of insulin, and the pancreas gradually loses the ability to secrete enough insulin to overcome this resistance. Over 20 million people in the United State have diabetes, and 90 to 95% of all diagnosed cases of are type 2. A large number of individuals that have type 2 diabetes have not been diagnosed. Afflicted individuals are at risk for a number of complications, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and neurological disorders. Because type 2 diabetes and its complications can be managed with diet, lifestyle, and pharmacotherapy, a significant amount of research is dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of insulin resistance, pancreatic disfunction, preventing the development and progression of this disease, and finding more effective therapies for afflicted individuals.

Researchers in Endocrinology currently conducting Type 2 Diabetes related research:

Draznin, Eckel, McDermott, Pereira, Perreault, Pugazhenthi, Reusch, C Wang, H Wang, Watson

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