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Gut microbiome–epigenetic crosstalk in obesity and type 2 diabetes: mechanisms, evidence, and translational opportunities

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

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