12 Dec 2019 --- Breastfeeding may have an important role to play in preventing short- and long-term diabetes, according to a recent rat study conducted at the Rio De Janeiro State University, Brazil. The results reveal that early weaning leads to increased insulin secretion in adolescent male rats, as well as reduced insulin secretion in adult offspring. Considering insulin resistance is one of the primary factors for the development of Type 2 diabetes, this study demonstrates the importance of breastfeeding in the fight against the disease.
