Inhibition of leukotrienes and their potential role in type 1 diabetes pathogenesis: implications for montelukast as a therapeutic agent: a case report

This case suggests that montelukast may reduce insulin needs in type 1 diabetes patients, potentially through its anti-inflammatory effects on eosinophils. These findings highlight the need for further research into montelukast's role in type 1 diabetes management and its potential to preserve beta-cell function or reduce insulin dependence.

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Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare
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2024-12-19
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1494470
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Diabetes and associated disorders
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Inhibition of leukotrienes and their potential role in type 1 diabetes pathogenesis: implications for montelukast as a therapeutic agent: a case report

Marcus Lind, Christine Lingblom, Ingela Ström, Pavel Fatulla
Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare
Diabetes and associated disorders
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Inhibition of leukotrienes and their potential role in type 1 diabetes pathogenesis: implications for montelukast as a therapeutic agent: a case report

Marcus Lind, Christine Lingblom, Ingela Ström, Pavel Fatulla
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Abstract

This case suggests that montelukast may reduce insulin needs in type 1 diabetes patients, potentially through its anti-inflammatory effects on eosinophils. These findings highlight the need for further research into montelukast's role in type 1 diabetes management and its potential to preserve beta-cell function or reduce insulin dependence.

Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and HealthcareVol. 5
Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE), Region Västra Götaland (SE), NU Hospital Group (SE), University of Gothenburg (SE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
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