Impaired activation of mitochondrial energy metabolism in the presence of glucose has been demonstrated in pancreatic beta-cells from patients with type 2 diabetes. The cause of this dysfunction has been unknown up until now.  A new study from researchers at the Buck Institute shows that in patients with type 2 diabetes the balance between supply and demand of the mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔψM) is altered causing … Continue reading New diagnostic identifies mitochondria dysfunction in Type 2 diabetes.