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Saliva Test Reveals Diabetes Risk Without Invasive Procedures

8/3/2025

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Researchers at UBC Okanagan have made a groundbreaking discovery: measuring insulin levels in saliva can help identify individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes and obesity without invasive procedures. In a study of 94 adults, those with obesity showed elevated saliva insulin levels, even with comparable blood sugar levels. This early detection could pave the way for crucial lifestyle changes and treatments.

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Researchers at UBC Okanagan have made a groundbreaking discovery: measuring insulin levels in saliva can help identify individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes and obesity without invasive procedures. In a study of 94 adults, those with obesity showed elevated saliva insulin levels, even with comparable blood sugar levels. This early detection could pave the way for crucial lifestyle changes and treatments.