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H. Pylori Bacteria Linked to Blood Sugar Control in Adult Type II Diabetes [1]

Submitted by bruna.nania on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:00

A new study by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center reveals that the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria is associated with elevated levels of glycosylated hemoglobin, an important biomarker for blood glucose levels and diabetes. The association was even stronger in obese individuals with a higher Body Mass Index.

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Source: Science Daily


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Source URL: http://www.idf.org/h-pylori-bacteria-linked-blood-sugar-control-adult-type-ii-diabetes

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[1] http://www.idf.org/h-pylori-bacteria-linked-blood-sugar-control-adult-type-ii-diabetes
[2] http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120314124650.htm