Researchers from have shown that levels of certain proteins in the blood are associated with a significantly reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes for several years. The proteins are all part of what is called the IGF axis, named for insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). It is called ‘insulin-like’ because it has biological effects similar to those of insulin, but has a greater effect on cell growth. In a new study, the researchers analyzed levels of IGF-1...
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