All these could change. If type 2 diabetes is, indeed, an autoimmune disease, immunosuppressant drugs could be used to manage and even prevent the onset of the disease. Some preliminary evidence indicates that these drugs may partially prevent the development of the disease.
They also have the added benefit of improving the control of glucose levels in the blood. Immunosuppressive medications are available in the form of pills, capsules, liquids, and injections. Only a doctor can prescribe these drugs.
It is worth noting that a longer-term study is needed to confirm the safe use of these medications for type 2 diabetes.
However, there is another promising treatment as disclosed by Dr. Winer. He states: “Vaccines could be used to induce the expression of protective, rather than harmful, antibodies and immune responses.” The discovery that type 2 diabetes is linked to autoimmune reactions is a significant leap. It can provide a deeper understanding of type 2 diabetes.
