Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people in the U.S. and is becoming more common among younger individuals. While this condition used to mostly affect older adults, doctors are now seeing more cases in teens and young adults.
Managing type 2 diabetes often requires medications or even daily insulin injections, which can be stressful and difficult to maintain. But now, a new treatment may offer a less demanding option for some patients.
Researchers have developed a new method called ReCET, short for Re-cellularization via Electroporation Therapy. This treatment targets the small intestine, an organ that plays a key role in how the body handles sugar.
By making tiny, controlled changes to the lining of the small intestine using quick electrical pulses, the body may be able to better manage blood sugar levels without needing as much medication.
The procedure is done using a tool called an endoscope—a flexible tube inserted through the mouth, which allows doctors to reach the small intestine without surgery. Once the treatment is complete, patients follow a two-week special diet, then begin taking a drug called semaglutide, which is already used to help control diabetes.
Early research results are promising. In a small study of 14 people with type 2 diabetes, most were able to stop using insulin after receiving the ReCET treatment. Even without insulin shots, their blood sugar levels stayed under control. This could mean that the body became more responsive to its own insulin, reducing the need for outside help from medications or injections.
For many people living with diabetes, this kind of treatment could be life-changing. It could mean fewer daily blood sugar checks, no more insulin injections, and more freedom in everyday life.
However, it’s important to understand that ReCET is still in the early stages of testing. While the first study is encouraging, larger trials are needed to confirm that the treatment is safe and works well for more people.
Even with new treatments on the horizon, healthy living remains a vital part of managing diabetes. Regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, and avoiding smoking or excessive alcohol can all help keep blood sugar levels in check. These habits also lower the risk of other diabetes-related complications, such as heart disease or nerve damage.
Researchers are also looking into other ways to improve life for people with diabetes. Some studies are exploring how specific diets—like the MIND diet, which supports brain health—might help reduce vision problems or memory loss in people with diabetes.
Other research suggests that common diabetes medications like metformin might also help slow down age-related mental decline.
The early results from the ReCET study were shared at Digestive Disease Week in 2023 and have sparked excitement in the medical community. If future studies show the same positive results, ReCET could become a powerful tool for treating type 2 diabetes.
For now, the best approach is a combination of medical care, healthy habits, and staying up to date on new treatment options. With more research and innovation, the future looks hopeful for better ways to manage and possibly even prevent type 2 diabetes.
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