New theory of diabetic complications' origin suggests need for new therapeutic approach

(Kureczka/Martin Associates) Use of antioxidants may be ineffective or even contribute to kidney disease and other complications of diabetes, rather than helping to treat such health problems. That conclusion, based on growing unexpected findings that stimulating mitochondrial function and superoxide production results in improved markers of renal, cardiovascular and nerve dysfunction, was presented this week in a 'State-of-the-Art Lecture' at the 74th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabete...