A recent paper explains how dysbiosis of the microbiome plays an important role in influencing diabetes mellitus.
It also describes how skin microbiome diversity is lower in diabetes patients, and also the wounds of diabetes patients compared to non-wounded skin.
Modulation of the skin microbiome is suggested as a potential future treatment, but more research is needed.
"...research is needed to develop a more targeted approach for treating other conditions, Dr. Blaser said"
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