As per this study, if one is consuming a balanced diet then she will suffer from a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, especially if she falls in the category of minority women. As the number of type2 diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate, these findings can have a serious impact on the health and lifestyle of women suffering from the type2 diabetes. This study is available online in Diabetes care. It was posted on 15^th January 2015.

If recent findings are to be believed, then more than 29 million people across the United States of America and more than 47 million people across the world have diabetes. According to WHO (World Health Organization) If the rate goes on increasing, then by the end of 2030 it will be the 7^th largest cause of death worldwide. One of the major reasons why individuals suffer from this ailment is because of excess body weight as well as physical inactivity. In fact, there are reports of diet being linked with diabetes, but it was mainly so in the case of white people. But the current research is on the minority women.

There researchers conducted this research on several thousands of minority women to come to the conclusion. To be precise, there were:

• non-Hispanic white women – 156,030
• Asian – 2,026]
• Hispanic – 2,053
• Black women – 2,307

While conducting this survey, several factors were taken into consideration. Some of the important ones include: family history, age, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, Pre and post menopausal status and symptoms, BMR and calories taken. In order to arrive at the conclusion, the researchers kept a score of the components that played a significant role in causing type2 diabetes. The higher score was an indication of the risk factor while the lower score indicated otherwise. Hence, it was observed that a better diet intake improved the chances of having low risk from type2 diabetes while an irregular diet increased the risk from type2 diabetes.

In case of both white women and minority women it was seen that if they were exposed to higher intake of beverages and cold drinks, red meats and higher glycemic index foods, then they had a higher chance of diabetes while those women who ate more of high cereal fiber foods per day they were prone to less risk and threat from type2 diabetes.

As per, Walter Willett of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard Chan, if we do not put this knowledge into practice then there is no point in collecting the information. All the information’s collected have to be put into use if you want to see the desired changes.

Diet plays an integral role in one’s health and well being. If you follow an irregular diet and binge on fast foods and aerated drinks, then you are exposing your body to all the harmful side effects and as such you will suffer from poor health and different types of diseases. And as diabetes often leads to heart attack or stroke, it is extremely important that you pay attention to what you eat. As long as you are having a balanced diet there is nothing to worry about. It is completely a misconception that due to your diabetes, you need to have a bland and simple diet. If you keep a track of the calories consumed by you, there is nothing to worry about. So once you start following a proper diet you can keep the type2 diabetes well under control.

The summer berries are really tasty and it offers a delicious flavor. It also contains nutrition and color with the berry muffins. They are freshly baked muffins that come straight away from the oven. You can have these tasty muffins for breakfast and you can take in the lunch box. Diabetic patient can easily have these fresh berry muffins and stay fit without compromising in the eating habit.

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat flour 125 ml
• All purpose flour 75 ml
• Baking powder of 15 mL
• Salt to taste
• Blueberries and raspberries of 175 mL
• Light margarine of 25 mL
• Brown sugar of 50 mL
• Beaten egg- 1
• Skim milk- 1 cup

Method of preparation:

• Combine all purpose flour and whole wheat flour will increase the content of fibre. It will add more nutrients to the muffin and will give vitamin of B.
• The fresh berries are very low in fat and they include dietary fibre and also makes a good contribution towards vitamin C. Raspberries also provide flat and cranberries contains a compound that will help you prevent the urinary tract infection.
• Now, you need to preheat the oven at 400ºF. Line up 9 muffin cups and apply cooking spray
• Take a bowl and sift flour, salt and baking powder and then gently fold the mixed berries
• Take a small saucepan and melt the margarine. You need to add egg, sugar, milk and then mix it smoothly. Then pour this mixture in the flour mixture and fold together to that all the ingredients are combined perfectly.
• The mixture should not provide you any lump.
• You should take a spoon and fill the muffin cup with the mixture. Fill it 2/3 full and bake for almost 18-20 minutes. After the bake, the muffins will rise and will become golden brown.
• You need to cool the muffins and keep it in the airtight container for 2 days and enjoy.

Berry muffin variations in Summer:

• You can use all whole wheat flour
• You can add mixed spice, cinnamon, ground ginger of 1 ½ teaspoon into the flour
• You can replace berry with apricot, chopped apple, strawberry, dry fruit, dates and raisins.
• You can reduce the size of muffin to mini level and divide it into small muffin and bake it for 10 minutes
• The preparation time is 10 minutes
• The cooking time is 20 minutes
• You need to make 9 muffins

Nutritional value:

• Calories 98
• Fat calories 18
• Fat of 2 g
• Saturated fat 0 g
• Cholesterol 24 mg
• Carbohydrate 18 g
• Fibre 1 g
• Sugars 8 g
• Protein 3 g

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that can affect anyone. But that does not mean that you need to eat a bland diet and live a strict life full of rules and regulations. There are ways and means by which you can effectively control and reverse diabetes. Here we will discuss how you can take control of the situation without feeling deprived or starved.

The best and the most effective way to control diabetes is to lose weight. It is not necessary to lose all the extra weight, but at least a few pounds will do the trick. As per experts if you lose, 5 to 10% of your body weight, your sugar level will be reduced to a great extent. In fact, it will also lower your cholesterol levels and blood pressure as well. It is not too late to make a change in your life, even if you are suffering from diabetes. The underlying fact is you have more control over your health than you think.

Losing weight in the right places and its importance:

The biggest hurdle for your diabetes is if you are suffering from excess weight. Being overweight is the biggest hurdle and you need to opt for ways and means by which you can reduce the excess fat. Is your excess weight centered around the abdomen? Or is it more towards the thigh and the hips. If the fat is deposited more around the abdomen than your body is more prone to diabetes and insulin resistance.

Increase your daily coffee consumption to keep your type2 diabetes in check:

As per the recent researches, if you increase your coffee consumption on a daily basis, then you will experience 11% lower risk of type 2 diabetes in comparison to all those who did not increase their coffee consumption. On the other hand who lowered their coffee intake experienced a 17% higher risk for diabetes.

However, keep one thing in mind. If you are sensitive to coffee, then do not increase the consumption level. Before you go ahead and increase your intake level consult a dietician for a guided assistance.

The dangers of “sugar belly”:

It is seen that if you consume more of cold drinks, sport drinks and soda, your body obtains the calories from the fructose which is in turn will add up to the fat around your abdomen. If you cut back on these items, then there will be a lower risk of diabetes.

What you need to know:

If you want to keep your diabetes well under risk,then you need to make sure that your diet is right. It is true that you need to exercise as well, but your diet is of vital importance. But what does your diet comprise of? You will be surprised to know that your diet is practically the same as others. There are no special diets or food items that you need to intake in order to control the diabetes and keep it under check.

The diet for any diabetic patient emphasizes on eating right and eating healthy food items that are low in calories and fats but high in fiber. All you need to do is concentrate on your carbohydrate intake if you want to live a normal and healthy life.

Myths and facts about diabetes and diet:

You need to avoid sugar at all means: Myth no1:

As long as you keep your sugar intake well within the limits, you can easily enjoy a slice of your favorite cake or pastry. There is no food item that can be termed as off limits if you are suffering from diabetes. You just need to plan wisely.

Diets rich in protein in good: Myth No 2:

As per the different researches if you consume too much protein, particularly animal protein, your body gets more prone to insulin resistance and hence your chances of suffering from diabetes increases. What you need to do is control the amount of protein consumed. Don’t over do it.

Avoid carbohydrates: Myth No 3:

Well, there is no such thing as carbohydrate, less diet. The key is to eat a balanced diet. So you can go ahead and enjoys carbs as long as it is limited.

Tasty Breakfast Muffins

Muffins are just perfect for your breakfast table. They are energy booster and start your day flawlessly. The recipe of muffin is full of incredible ingredients that will add fibre, minerals and vitamins. Muffin is a popular breakfast item that satisfies your hunger and gives you great satisfaction.

Ingredients:

• 125 mL of whole wheat flour
• 175 mL of all purpose flour
• 10 mL of baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 mL of ground cinnamon
• 50 mL of brown sugar
• 25 mL of wheat germ
• 175 mL of raisins
• 250 mL of plain yoghurt of low fat
• 45 mL of canola oil
• Egg- 1
• ½ orange zest
• 45 mL of orange juice

Methods:

• Breakfast is the time where you have to eat like a King and one should take more fibre in a particular day. That is why; everyone suggests you to eat high fibre cereal in the morning. The muffins are dietary fibre that is made of wheat germ, whole wheat flour and raisins.
• The embryo of wheat grain is wheat germ and it contains high level of nutrients. Wheat germ will give you folate, magnesium and vitamin E.
• You must preheat the micro oven at 200ºC. Then, you have to line up all the muffin cups with the paper liners or you can also coat them with cooking spray. Then, you must set aside for a sometime.
• Take a big bowl and you need to sift the salt, baking soda, cinnamon and flours. Make a well in the centre of the bowl and stir wheat germ, raisin and sugar.
• Then, you need to whisk juice, yoghurt, oil, orange zest and egg. Slowly, you need to pour the mixture into the well and even to the ingredients that are dry and then you need to stir together. You need to mix until the dry ingredients become moisten. You should not overmix all the ingredients as well as do not beat the ingredients.
• Take a spoon and insert the mixture in each muffin cup. You need to fill the cup only about 2/3 full.
• You need to bake the muffins for 15-20 minutes and the muffins will rise
• Take a toothpick and peak in the centre to check whether it is done or not.
• Keep aside for two to three minutes and cool it off.
• You can eat them when they are slightly warm or you can eat when they are completely cooled.
• Take an airtight container and you can keep them in freeze for three months.

Try some muffin variations for your breakfast:

• Use chopped prunes or dry dates
• For spice and carrot muffins, add nutmeg and stir small grated carrot in the flour mixture. You need to stir with wheat germ. You can also reduce the raisin amount to 50 mL
• Walnut and blueberry muffin is a fantastic muffin where you need to add blueberries and chopped walnuts. The preparation time is about 15 minutes; cooking time is 20 minutes for 12 muffins preparation.

Nutritional Value:

• Calories of 149
• Fat calorie of 36
• Fat of 4 g
• Saturated fat of 1 g
• Cholesterol 17 mg
• Carbohydrate of 25 g
• Fibre 2 g
• Sugars 13 g
• Protein of 4 g

Muffin is really tasty breakfast item that will give you more satisfaction at the breakfast table. You can enjoy the item at a gap and it is worth for diabetic patient.

RECIPE NAME: SPICED COUSCOUS TOMATOES

Servings: Serves about 8 people

Preparation time: about 20 minutes  

Cooking time: about 15 minutes  

Nutritional Value:

• Calories – 175,
• Calories from fat – 54,
• Fat – 6 g,
• Saturated fat – 0 g,
• Cholesterol – 0 mg,
• Carbohydrate – 28 g,
• Fibre – 5 g,
• Sugars – 11 g,
• Protein – 5 g

Ingredients:

• beefsteak tomatoes – 8 large
• olive oil – 1 tbsp
• almonds – 1⁄2 cup sliced
• eggplant – 1 small
• ground coriander – 1 tsp
• ground cumin – 1⁄2 tsp
• ground cinnamon – as per taste
• low-sodium vegetable broth – 1 cup
• couscous – 1⁄2 cup
• chopped fresh mint – 2 tbsp
• chopped dried apricots – 1⁄2 cup
• harissa paste – 1 tsp
• Salt and pepper – as per taste

Directions:

• Take the tomato and cut the tomato top in order to scoop out the seeds. Once done, sieve these seeds using the back of a spoon and extract the juice. For this recipe it is best if you use about 60ml of tomato juice.
• Now take these tomatoes (that have been hollowed out) and sprinkle some salt on the inside. Now take a plate and place the tomato in an upside down position so that the pulp is drained out completely without leaving behind any mess.
• Now the actual cooking starts. Take a saucepan, preferably a nonstick one and put some olive oil in it. Heat this oil.
• Now add the almonds in it and roast it until it turns brownish golden in color.
• Once they are done, remove them on a plate with a paper on it so that the excess oil is soaked in it.
• Take the eggplant and cook it in the remaining oil (if any, otherwise you need to take some more oil). Cook the eggplant for a minimum of 5 minutes until it turns tender. And yes, don’t forget to turn it on both the sides so that it is cooked properly.
• Now add the coriander and the cumin, cinnamon and stir it continuously for a few seconds.
• Now bring this broth to a boil.
• Once it starts to boil, add the couscous to it.
• Now remove the saucepan from the fire and let it cool down for a minimum of 5 minutes. Cover the pan for the time being.
• Now uncover the pan and add the toasted almonds, mint and dried apricots. Cook this mixture for several minutes, till all these ingredients get coated properly.
• And finally sprinkle the pepper to this mixture. Sprinkle only that amount that will add to the taste.
• Now take the tomatoes that you had placed on the paper to drain out the pulp. Put this mixture inside the hollowed out tomato.
• Cover it with the sliced tops.
• They are ready to be served!

So what are you waiting for? Buy the ingredients, set the timer, follow the recipe and voila you will end up with a super tasty mouth watering dish that you would love to share with your loved ones, diabetes or not.

RECIPE NAME: APPLE AND HAZELNUT DROP SCONES

Servings: About 15

Preparation time: About 15 minutes

Cooking time: About 20 minutes

Nutritional Value:

• calories of 70
• calories (from the fat) – 18
• fat is of 2g
• saturated fat is 0g
• cholesterol is of 15 mg
• carbohydrate is of 12 g
• fibre is of 1 g
• sugars is of 5g
• protein is of 2g

Ingredients:

• Chopped hazelnuts of 3 tbsp
• Flour of 1 cup
• baking soda of 1/2 tsp
• salt always as per taste
• sugar of 2 tbsp
• 1 egg
• buttermilk of 1 1/4 cups
• 1 finely chopped apple
• Cooking spray according to requirement
• maple syrup of 4 tbsp

Directions:

• If you do not want to buy the buttermilk, then you can make the same at home. Take 1 cup of skim milk of 250 ml and 15 ml lemon juice and keep it for about five minutes.
• In the form of pectin, apples are the best for soluble fibre. Eating apples are good for skin and teeth and reduce gum disease.
• Take a non stick skillet and place it over medium heat. Now, you need to toast the hazelnut until it is golden brown and sweet fragrant will come out. You need to toss and stir constantly. Then, keep the toasted nuts in small bowl and keep aside.
• Take a mixing bowl and add flour, salt, baking soda and sugar and sift them. Then, make a well in the bowl and add all the dry ingredients. Slightly beat the egg with the buttermilk and slowly pour in the well. Then, gently stir the mixture of flour with the buttermilk mixture and make a smooth yet thick batter. Then fold the hazelnut and apple.
• After that you need to coat the large skillet with the cooking spray and then heat on medium flame. Take a scone and take one tablespoon of batter on the hot surface. When you observe the bubble on the above surface of the scone, then you can use the spatula and turn them. You need to cook till it become golden brown and for about 1 minute you need to cook it.
• Then remove the scones that are cooked after that quickly heat the maple syrup in a saucepan and warm it. Then, drizzle the maple syrup on the drop scones and you can serve them immediately.

As you are diabetic, do not think that you have to compromise on the taste of the food. This above evening dish is just perfect for diabetic patient. Gone are the days when you have to think what you have to eat while you are diabetic. Apple and hazelnut drop scones are easy to prepare and you can share with your family members and tasty the every bite of it. The delicious dish is hot favorite for diabetic patient. The doctor also recommends this evening plate without any guilt. You can easily prepare it during your free time and enjoy the food.

It is a famous breakfast recipe that will satisfy your morning hunger and give you immense pleasure in spite of being a diabetic. The fresh berries will add a taste of the delicious baked batter. You will get an additional vitamin C from the berries.

Servings: 8

Preparation time: About 20 mins

Cooking time: About 30 mins

Nutritional Value of the recipe: Each serving of 1 popover contains:

• 131 is the quantity of calories
• 18 quantities of calories from fat
• 2 g of fat
• 1g of saturated fat
• 56 mg of cholesterol
• 23 g of carbohydrate
• 3 g of fibre
• 8 g of sugars
• 5 g of Protein

Ingredients:

• Flour of 1 cup
• Salt is as per taste
• Sugar of 1 tsp
• 2 Eggs
• Milk of 1 cup
• Blueberries of 1/2 cup
• 1 tbsp dust icing sugar

The ingredients of Berry Salad

• raspberries of 1 cup
• blueberries of 1 cup
• strawberries of 1 cup
• sugar of 2 tsp

Directions:

• You need to preheat the oven at 425ºF. Now, you take a muffin pan of 12 cup sizes. Then, you need to grease the pan with cooking nonstick spray.
• You need to take a bowl and you have to add salt, sugar and mix them very well. Then, you have to add milk and egg and whisk it perfectly. The batter will become smooth and tasty.
• Now, you have to pour this delicious batter into the perfect size muffin cups. You need to fill the muffin cups up to 2/3^rd. Then, you can place some blueberries in the batter.
• You need to bake the batter for 25 minutes. After the batter turns into golden brown and you will observe that the batter rises from the muffin cup.
• The popover is ready and it is time to make the berry salad. You need to take raspberries of 2/3^rd After that, you need to put them on nylon sieve and press it nicely to make the delicious puree.
• Take a bowl and slowly put the raspberry puree. Then, you need to add the remaining raspberries and finally sprinkle some icing sugar on it.
• After you remove the popover from the muffin cups, you can serve the hot breakfast with berry salad.

This recipe is easy to cook and it is good for diabetic patient. To start your day with an incredible blueberry popovers with berry salad will make you happy and you will enjoy living happily all throughout the day. It will give you more satisfaction and you can stay fit and healthy all the time. Now, you do not have to wake up thinking what you have to eat in the morning and start your day. This recipe comes up with nutritional value and perfect for your taste bud.

Guilt-free recipes will help you enjoy your delicious foods and take the pleasure of breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will not feel secluded or hungry for your favorite food and enjoy this following recipe to control your diabetes and satisfy your appetite. If you still confused about the delicious dishes, then you should consult with your doctor. The expert will share the goodness of this breakfast recipe and give you the confidence to have it in the morning. You can try this recipe in the evening and do not keep any guilt in your mind or heart.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval to the Diabetes Research Institute to go ahead with the Phase I/II clinical trial where the omentum will be tested. The omentum is inside the abdomen and the lining looks like an apron. This test will try to find out if it is a suitable location for a DRI Biohub. In this initial trial, the researcher will transplant into the omentum the donor islet cells within a scaffold that is biodegradable in nature and that was initially considered as the potential BioHub platform. This scaffold is created out of the patient’s own plasma (which comprises the liquid part of the blood). The reasearchers are taking the islet cells and combining it with the plasma. Thrombin, a commonly used enzyme is also mixed with this preparation, which is then applied to the omentum. When all the components are mixed, it creates a gel like solution that sticks to the omentum and ensures that the islets remain in place. This portion will then be folded and stitched to create a pouch around the scaffold.

Over a period of time, the human body will absorb this gel leaving behind the islet cells while new blood vessels are formed that will help to support the survival and function of the cell. All those individuals upon whom the trial will be carried out, will be administered immunosuppressive drugs.

The DRI is now interviewing individuals for this clinical trial and other trials that will be carried out in the future. They are trying to make a databank of as many individuals as possible so that the chances of donor matching and the utilization of pancreases are high.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this pilot clinical trial testing the DRI BioHub?

This clinical trial is Phase I/II that will represent the first stage of testing the omentum as an alternative site inside the body where one can transplant the islet cells. It will also test one of the platforms to see whether it is suitable for DRI biohub. This bio hub is a platform technology is made up of several components that work together in order to mimic the native pancreas.

When will this pilot trial begin?

The DRI’s clinical department is aggressively interviewing patients as it wants to begin this clinical trial by the end of the year.

What are the criteria for this pilot trial?

The patient has to be within the age group of 18 to 60 years with type1 diabetes.

Severe hypoglycemia

Unaware that the individual has low blood sugar level.

Will anti-rejection drugs be needed in this trial?

Yes. Although the DRI’s aim is to eliminate the use of any systemic drug, but initially the immunosuppression drug will be used as is done in case of islet processing and matching criteria. But over a period of time this will be avoided.

Will everyone who participates be given the same treatment or will a placebo be involved?

Each and every individual participating in the test will be given the same treatment. No demarcation will be made. Placebo is not used in organ and tissue transplantation studies however, they do compare the current trial results with the previously conducted tests in order to determine the effects of a new therapy.

This research, if successful, will open many doors for the cure and treatment of diabetes. Individuals who suffer from this ailment, usually are unable to lead a normal lifestyle as they have food restrictions and different checkups and insulin injections to take and so on. In short, one needs to be very careful. A little bit of ignorance and it can turn serious. Hence, one needs to be extremely careful and follow the doctor’s instruction to the last letter. The success of this research will make sure that the insulin level is well under control so that the concerned person can lead a healthy life.

Promising innovations in diabetes treatment:

In the month of January, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved of 3 drugs that aims to improve the blood sugar control level in patients suffering from type2 diabetes. One of these drugs is the Nesina that has alogliptin as the new active ingredient. When one intakes this medicine, the release of insulin is stimulated after a meal and as such the blood sugar level is better controlled. It is important to control the production of blood sugar level because if you are suffering from type2 disease, then your body either does not produce insulin or is resistant to the effects to insulin thereby worsening your condition. The increased level in blood glucose is not good as it can lead to heart attacks, stroke, kidney damage and so on.

How the new drugs can change your life?

• Glifozins: The sodium glucose co transporter is present along the kidney nephrons. It helps to reabsorb the glucose from the urine and transports it back into the blood. However, the SGLT-2 helps to prevent the re-absorption of the glucose in the blood. As a result the passing of glucose through the urine is increased. A drug named Dapagliflozincreated on these lines has already been approved for use in Europe and Australia.

• Incretins: these hormones are secreted by the gut after a few minutes of consuming a meal. This hormone helps to regulate the amount of insulin secreted. Liraglutide popularly known as Victoza and GLP-1. Exenatide well known as Byetta are synthetic receptors that are available in different pharmaceutical stores. These drugs perform the same role as that of incretins.

• Artificial pancreas or insulin pump with integrated real time glucose monitoring system: The MiniMed Paradigm Veo from Medtron Inc, available in the markets of Europe functions as the artificial pancreas and makes sure that the right amount of glucose level is maintained at all the times.

• Betatrophin: the scientists at the Hravard Stem Cell Institute have discovered that betatrophin, a hormone can control the production of insulin in the beta cells. However, this research has been carried out on mice. If this research is successful in humans, then it can completely change the way diabetes is treated.

• Islet cell transplantation: the islet cell transplantation is no longer a myth. As per a new research conducted by the scientists at Bell Gurion University in association with the other researchers in Hrvard, Columbia and Standford university it is possible to transplant the cells in the pancreas. This in the long run will make sure that the glucose level is well under control.
  

Diabetes as we all known is a lifestyle disorder that can lead to several other ailments like cardiovascular attack, stroke, kidney damage, vision and so on. Hence, it is extremely important that absolute and precise treatments are available. As a result, researchers and scientists across the globe are finding out ways and means by which they will look into the matter and discover drugs and treatments that will help to keep the glucose level under control.

Over the years different researches have been conducted to see what causes diabetes, what are the side effects, how serious it can be and so on. However, one of the biggest drawbacks in the field of the research work in diabetes is the lack of proper funding. As a result, it often gets difficult to successfully complete a research work. But there are different awards that one can apply to in order to carry out their research. Something that is very similar to what Dr Gonen faced.

In the year 2009, Dr Gonen who has applied for the American Association Career Development award, had a fairly new lab where he was carrying out his research on glucose transport. At this point he was not sure whether he would be able to carry out his research work as most of his funding got invested behind setting up the lab. But thankfully he got assistance as he was selected for the Career Development Award and he was able to carry out his research work. Although the project took several years to get completed, finally the research was successful.

In his research, Dr Gonen studies the role played by the proteins that helps to regulate energy balance. Proteins are believed to the molecular machinery that carries out most of the functions performed by the cells. The protein structure varies depending on the DNA code that differs from one individual to another. These proteins tend to form a 3 dimensional structure that allows them to function properly. However a small mutation can disrupt the protein’s structure. Depending on the severity of the mutation, the protein may not be able to carry out any of its functions anymore and this can lead to several diseases. The key protein that plays a significant role in regulating blood glucose is referred to as the glucose transporter. It is present within the cell membrane and plays an important role in transporting the glucose from the blood to the inside of the cell where it will be used for energy purposes. Through this research, Dr Gonen has tried to study the structure of this glucose transporter in an in depth way.

Dr Gonen has beautifully analyzed this structural study with an analogy. According to him, if an archeologist unearths a car, several thousand years down the line, he may not be able to confirm what was it used for. But by analyzing the different parts of the car, he will be able to deduce the function of the car and how it was used. In the same way structural biologists will be able to examine how the 3 dimensional shape of the proteins determines how the proteins will function. Moreover, with the help of this structural information, it will be easy to develop the medicines that will activate or minimize the protein’s function, thereby helping to cure the different diseases like diabetes and so on.

This research has paved way for the development of medicines that can be used to cure diabetes. In the well known Nature Communications journal, Dr. Gonen has described how the structure of glucose transporter protein actually is. Through this research he has shown how the glucose gets attracted and gets transferred to the protein located inside the shell. This research in the long run will enable other researchers to speed up the transport in case of high blood glucose and slow it down in case of low blood glucose.