Researchers develop grain with lower glycaemic index and more protein that ‘could have big impact in Asia and Africa’Scientists in the Philippines have created a new variety of rice that could help reduce the growing burden of diabetes.More than 537 million adults worldwide are living with the chronic disease – a number that is expected to grow to 783 million by 2045. Being overweight, genetics and a lack of exercise contribute to type 2 diabetes, which is the most common form. Type 2 occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough of the insulin hormone, leaving too much glucose in the blood, and cells develop a resistance to insulin. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/sep/25/health-rice-variety-diabetes-heart-disease-scientific-research-irri-philippines-acc
Author : Rebecca Root
Publish date : 2024-09-25 08:00:22
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