In the United States, more than 37 million people live with diabetes, and many of them have type 2 diabetes. This condition is usually more common in older adults, but more young people are being diagnosed every year.
Managing type 2 diabetes often means taking medicine every day to control blood sugar levels. Some people also need daily insulin injections. But now, there may be another way.
Scientists have developed a new treatment called ReCET, which stands for Re-cellularization via Electroporation Therapy. This new method could change how we treat type 2 diabetes.
ReCET works by using gentle electric pulses to change the inside layer of the small intestine. The treatment is done using an endoscope—a thin, flexible tube that goes through the mouth to reach the small intestine.
In a small trial, 14 people with type 2 diabetes received the ReCET treatment. After the procedure, they followed a special diet for two weeks. Then they started taking a diabetes medicine called semaglutide. This drug sometimes helps people stop using insulin, but it doesn’t work for everyone.
The results from this early study are promising. Most people were able to stop taking insulin while still keeping their blood sugar levels under control. Researchers think ReCET may help the body use insulin better, so less medicine is needed.
If these results hold up in future studies, ReCET could be a big help for people with type 2 diabetes. Not needing daily insulin injections would be a major improvement in daily life for many people.
Of course, more research is needed to make sure this treatment is safe and works well for more people. Professor David Webb from the University of Edinburgh said this could be a major step forward in diabetes care.
He noted that it has been 17 years since a new type of diabetes drug was developed. This treatment might make it easier for people to stick with their treatment plans.
While ReCET offers exciting possibilities, it’s still important to focus on healthy living. Eating well, staying active, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol are key steps to help prevent or manage diabetes.
Other studies are also exploring new ways to treat or prevent diabetes. For example, some research shows that the MIND diet may help protect vision in people with diabetes. The drug metformin might help slow down memory loss, too.
If you or someone you know has diabetes, it’s a good idea to stay updated on new treatments like ReCET. The findings from this study were presented at the Digestive Disease Week conference in 2023 and may lead to big changes in the future.
In short, ReCET gives new hope for people with type 2 diabetes. It may offer an easier way to manage the condition and improve quality of life.
If you care about diabetes, please read studies about diabetes and vitamin B12, and the right diet for people with type 2 diabetes.
For more health information, please see recent studies about how to eat smart with diabetes, and turmeric and vitamin D: a duo for blood pressure control in diabetic patients.
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