Did you know that starting insulin therapy early could be a game-changer for people with type 2 diabetes? 🩸 Well, Chinese scientists have got some exciting news! They've found that early insulin treatment can significantly cut down the risks of stroke and heart failure hospitalizations in newly diagnosed patients.
A research team led by Professor Weng Jianping from Anhui Medical University, along with scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China, Southern Medical University, and Peking University, studied over 5,400 patients across the country for a whopping 24 years! 📊
Here's what they discovered: those who started insulin therapy soon after their diagnosis had a 31% lower risk of stroke and were 28% less likely to be hospitalized due to heart failure compared to those who didn't receive the treatment. That's huge! 🚀
But wait, there's more! The study also showed that early insulin therapy helps improve biomarkers related to low-grade inflammation and endothelial function—fancy terms for things that are linked to cardiovascular health. ❤️
This means that starting insulin therapy early isn't just about controlling blood sugar levels. It's also a powerful move to protect your heart and brain health. 🧠💖
The findings were published in the prestigious journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy in early June. So, it's official—time to spread the word! 📢
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Scientists prove early insulin therapy effective for type 2 diabetes
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