Diabetes in mice alleviated by experimental drug – The National

Diabetes in mice alleviated by experimental drug – The National

Researchers in the US have found that targeting old or senescent cells in the fat tissue of obese mice can alleviate diabetes – a result they hope could lead to new ways to treat the condition in people.

The findings by University of Connecticut scientists may be of particular interest in the UAE given the high frequency of diabetes in the population.

Almost one in five of the population in the Emirates has the condition, which can lead to serious complications involving the heart, eyes and kidneys.