Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: Beyond Glucose and Fat Metabolism

Learn about groundbreaking research on Type 2 Diabetes through a medical lecture examining Dr. Barbara E. Corkey's award-winning work presented in her 2011 Banting Award lecture for the American Diabetes Association. Explore the complex relationship between hyperinsulinemia and diabetes, moving beyond traditional views that focus solely on glucose and fats as causative factors. Discover how this revolutionary perspective challenges conventional understanding of Type 2 Diabetes development and its implications for treatment approaches. Gain insights into the latest scientific evidence suggesting alternative mechanisms contributing to this metabolic disorder, potentially opening new avenues for therapeutic interventions and prevention strategies.