A recent study has identified a link between the composition of gut microbiota and the regulation of glucose metabolism, opening new research avenues into the origin and progression of type 2 diabetes.
Microbiota, made up of trillions of microorganisms living in the gut, takes part in processes such as digestion, inflammation and insulin sensitivity, which is why studying it is considered a field with great potential.
Although it's still a developing research area, scientists hope that better understanding this relationship will, in the future, allow for more personalized dietary or therapeutic interventions.