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Your gut \u2013 where all kinds of things happen, which we won’t get into here.<\/p>\nYour gut \u2013 where all kinds of things happen, which we won’t get into here.<\/p>\n
Actually, scratch that. Let’s talk about your gut. Because your gut is home to \u201cteeny tiny\u201d creatures that can \u2013 believe it or not \u2013 help you out when it comes to fighting type 2 diabetes and managing obesity. <\/p>\n
But you’ve got to help these microscopic creatures out if you’d like to send type 2 diabetes running.<\/p>\n
Turkish researchers found out that those who suffer from type 2 diabetes and obesity have significant changes in their intestinal flora compared to the microbiota of healthy individuals. <\/p>\n
The healthy human digestive system hosts 10 to 100 trillions of bacteria and microorganisms.
\nIt is estimated that each human has at least 160 different kinds of gut microorganisms. <\/p>\n
The team of researchers wanted to identify the connection between the gut flora and type 2 diabetes and obesity. <\/p>\n
In the study, researchers included 27 severely obese individuals (BMI more than 35 kg\/m2), 26 adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and 28 healthy control subjects. <\/p>\n
None of the study participants took antibiotics for at least 3 months prior to the study and none were taking any medications. The age of study participants ranged between 18 and 65. <\/p>\n
The stool samples of all study participants were collected to determine the kinds and levels of gut microbiota. <\/p>\n
Fecal analysis of participants revealed that levels of the most common gut bacteria were considerably lower in type 2 diabetes and obesity groups when compared to the levels of healthy control group. <\/p>\n
In addition, researchers discovered that Body Mass Index ( BMI) and hemoglobin A1 c, a measure of blood glucose control over the last 3 months, significantly influenced the levels of the most common intestinal bacteria called Firmicutes.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWaist circumference,\u201d<\/em> a measure for abdominal fat, affected the levels of Bifidobacteria \u2013 another very common and beneficial type of bacteria. <\/p>\n Researchers believe that intestinal gut flora alters the low-grade inflammation, which could affect sugar metabolism and body weight. <\/p>\n The levels of intestinal flora soon could be used as substantial markers to determine the risks of metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes and hopefully as an effective way to treat them. <\/p>\n More and more mounting evidence shows that healthy intestinal flora is crucial to maintain good health. It helps fight dangerous bacteria, controls yeast overgrowth and supports healthy immune systems. <\/p>\n There are many ways to ensure the health of your gut. For example, plain yogurt and kefir are loaded with beneficial bacteria. <\/p>\n You could also take a probiotic supplement found in most (if not all) health food stores and pharmacies all over the world. <\/p>\n However, these \u201clittle guys\u201d might not be able to heal your type 2 diabetes or help with weight loss\u2026<\/p>\n