# A little-known protein could be a major culprit in type 2 diabetes

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-11-09T01:44:53+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261106174543.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/a-little-known-protein-could-be-a-major-culprit-in-type-2-diabetes-0fc7db/

Scientists have discovered that a buildup of a protein called Miro1 may be a hidden driver of insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes, with preclinical experiments showing that removing it restores the muscles’ response to insulin. Exercise was also found to lower Miro1 levels in people with diabetes, revealing a potential new pathway for treating the disease.

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