Britons told 'forgotten nutrient' could slash diabetes risk by controlling long-term blood sugar

Britons told 'forgotten nutrient' could slash diabetes risk by controlling long-term blood sugar

Type 2 diabetes now affects almost six million people across the UK, according to Diabetes UK, with rates among children and young adults surging by 40 per cent since 2016.This alarming increase puts many at risk of serious complications including kidney disease, sight loss and leg ulcers. But experts argue lifestyle choices could shield the population from the disease.Rising obesity levels are the main culprit, with a new Lancet study predictin…

Taurine, a common amino acid, stimulates and increases plasma GLP-1 levels —a gut hormone controlling blood sugar and appetite—in mice, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for diabetes and diet-related disease prevention.