Does anyone know any more about hiw zinc could help us type 2 folks?

This article is very basic biochemical research. It's about a new technique for studying the amount and distribution of zinc in pancreatic cells as a marker for a genetic defect in diabetes. It appears to have nothing to do with the amount of zinc in the body. There's nothing in the article to suggest that taking zinc would have any benefit in type-2-diabetes.

The interrelationship of zinc and diabetes is complex and not well understood, hence the significance of this article. There have been conflicting studies about whether zinc intake affects the chances of developing type-2-diabetes. There's no evidence zinc is helpful in treating diabetes. If you are thinking of taking a zinc supplement, remember that zinc can be toxic...read more