Reversing Insulin Resistance: New Insights
- Apr 11, 2025
- 5:30PM TO 6:30 PM
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About the Case Presentation
Reversing insulin resistance has become a major focus in diabetes research, with new insights shedding light on potential strategies for its reversal. Emerging evidence highlights the role of lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, intermittent fasting, and diet modifications, in improving insulin sensitivity. Recent studies also suggest that targeting specific molecular pathways involved in insulin signaling, including inflammation and oxidative stress, may offer therapeutic avenues. Additionally, advancements in regenerative medicine and the use of stem cells to repair pancreatic beta cells are showing promise in restoring normal insulin function. These breakthroughs are paving the way for more effective treatments to combat insulin resistance and prevent or manage type 2 diabetes.
About the Speaker
Dr. Leena Mahana Kapoor
Specialist Internal Medicine and Diabetologist, Aster DM Healthcare, Dubai
Dr. Leena Mahana Kapoor is a Senior Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the fields of Internal Medicine and Diabetology. Throughout her illustrious career, she has held senior positions in prestigious institutions across India, Europe, and the UAE. Notably, she served as the Head of Department in a leading hospital in Dubai for over 8 years, also taking on multiple key administrative roles. Dr. Kapoor’s academic credentials are impressive, with diplomas and certification courses in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Endocrinology. An avid speaker and passionate educator, she regularly shares her expertise at various medical forums and is dedicated to teaching healthcare topics to both medical and non-medical students. Additionally, Dr. Kapoor actively contributes to clinical research trials, furthering her commitment to advancing the field of medicine.