There is some interesting
research about BOTOX® and Type 2 Diabetes. What do BOTOX® and Type 2 Diabetes
have to do with each other you ask? A
new study reports that it appears a better understanding of the proteins
affected by injections of the wrinkle relaxer BOTOX® could help scientists
develop new ways to treat Type 2 Diabetes.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is best
known as an injection for helping patient smooth fine lines and wrinkles in
order to look their best. BOTOX® is also used as treatment for a number of
medical conditions including migraine, urinary incontinence, profuse sweating
and crossed eyes, among others. In each of these cases, BOTOX® works because it
has a paralyzing effect: that is, it relaxes specific muscles, which then
provides the desired effect. BOTOX® accomplishes this effect by blocking
certain proteins called SNARE (Soluble NSF Attachment Protein Receptor)
proteins. It turns out that SNARE proteins in the beta cells of the pancreas
help the pancreas secrete insulin, thus blocking these proteins in the pancreas
could lead to insulin resistance which is the hallmark of Type 2 Diabetes.
Understanding this mechanism will hopefully provide researchers with new ways
to diagnose and treat Type 2 Diabetes in the future.
If you or someone you know is
interesting in learning more about the mechanisms or clinical application of
BOTOX® Cosmetic and how it might be related to understanding Type 2 Diabetes please call Doctor& Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor & Associates in
Fairfield County or facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule an
appointment.
Doctor & Associates is a
leading Fairfield County Connecticut eye care practice with offices at 129 Kings Highway North,
Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and
148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.
