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A lack of insulin could be the cause of the brain injury that triggers type 2 diabetes, a study has indicated.

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine found that impaired brain injury could be to blame for the unrestrained lipolysis that causes and worsens diabetes.

It was discovered that brain insulin suppresses the process of lipolysis, through which the triglycerides in fat are broken down and fatty acids are released.

Dr Christoph Buettner, study leader, said: "the low-grade inflammation throughout the body's tissue that is commonly present in these conditions is believed to be mainly a consequence of these increased fatty acid levels."

This comes after news that a group of experts from the pharmaceutical industry, military, government and academia are to gather in order to discuss recent developments in traumatic brain injury research and treatments.

Arrowhead's Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Conference is to take place on March 7th and topics will include acute traumatic brain injury, chronic neurorehabilitation and preventing secondary damage in those with traumatic brain injury.

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