Salsalate May Prevent Diabetes
An inexpensive anti-inflammatory drug called Salsalate could help prevent Type 2 Diabetes by lower blood sugar levels and reducing inflamation, which is an important indicator of Type 2 Diabetes.
The study is in the February issue of Diabetes Care entitled - Salsalate Improves Glycemia and Inflammatory Parameters in Obese Young Adults. The study examined inflammatory markers such as C-peptide levels and glucose levels in 20 obese patients for a month.
The results look pretty clear- a reduction in the fasting glucose tolerance test, reduced C-peptide levels, and improved insulin sensitivity. Further research is neccessary to see how helpful this drug could be in the long term, but this study certainly looks promising.
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