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Type 2 diabetes is estimated to affect more than 460 million people worldwide. Cases have continued to rise over recent decades, with projections suggesting that more than 1 billion people will be living with the condition by 2050

The human gut teems with bacteria and other microbes. They contribute to our health but also influence our susceptibility to certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

A landmark Swedish study published Tuesday found that the composition of bacteria in your gut can reliably flag your risk of developing type 2 diabetes years before blood sugar levels reach any clinical threshold — and that whether those bacteria protect you or harm you may depend almost entirely on how much fiber you eat

skip to content Stress alone is rarely the sole cause of type 2 diabetes, but it is increasingly recognized as an important contributor to its development (Images: Pexels)