More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and most of them have type 2 diabetes. This used to be a disease mostly seen in older adults, but now it is becoming more common in younger people too.
People with type 2 diabetes often take medicine to control their blood sugar, and many need to inject insulin every day. But now, a new treatment might change that.
This new method is called ReCET, short for Re-cellularization via Electroporation Therapy. It’s an exciting new way that might help people manage diabetes without needing so many medications.
ReCET uses small electric pulses to change the lining inside the small intestine. This part of the body plays an important role in how the body controls blood sugar. The treatment is done using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope. Doctors place it through the mouth to reach the small intestine. There is no surgery involved.
After the procedure, patients follow a special diet for two weeks. Then, they begin taking a medicine called semaglutide, which is already commonly used for diabetes.
In a small early study with 14 people, many patients who received the ReCET treatment were able to stop using insulin injections. Even though they no longer needed insulin, they still had good control over their blood sugar. This means their bodies were better at using insulin naturally.
For people living with type 2 diabetes, this could be life-changing. Insulin injections can be stressful and uncomfortable. So, a new option like ReCET could make life easier.
Imagine not having to prick your finger or inject insulin every day. While this sounds exciting, scientists are still doing research to make sure ReCET is safe and works well for many people.
Besides new treatments, living a healthy lifestyle is still one of the best ways to manage or prevent type 2 diabetes. Eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking or too much alcohol are very helpful. These habits can keep blood sugar under control and lower the risk of other health problems.
Scientists are also exploring other ways to help people with diabetes. For example, one healthy eating plan called the MIND diet may help protect vision. Another common diabetes drug called metformin is being studied to see if it can help slow memory loss.
The early results of the ReCET study were shared at a medical meeting called Digestive Disease Week in 2023. These findings give hope that one day, people with type 2 diabetes may not need insulin at all.
As more research is done, we may see more breakthroughs in how diabetes is treated—or even how it can be prevented. For now, keeping up with healthy habits and staying informed about new research is the best way to take control of diabetes.
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