Exploring new muscle chemistry in adults with Type 2 diabetes

Who could benefit from this research

What this research studies

If you have Type 2 diabetes, this project will use an advanced MRI-like technique to look at how muscles in the legs process fats and sugars. The goal is to map key molecules in muscle tissue over a short scan, so doctors can see how diabetes changes muscle health without invasive procedures. This information could guide future treatments that slow diabetes progression and reduce side effects. Participants would undergo a clinically feasible imaging session and may contribute to a better understanding of muscle metabolism in diabetes.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Ut Southwestern Medical Center
  Dallas, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Sarma, Manoj Kumar — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Sarma, Manoj Kumar

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About this research

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