Type 2 Diabetes

Is gut microbiota composition linked to type 2 diabetes?

There is a significant association between changes in gut microbiota composition and type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study that found individuals with T2D appear to have higher levels of certain bacteria (Bacteroides and Bacteroidetes) compared to healthy individuals. A case-control study including18 patients with T2D and 18 healthy...