WELCOME TO DIABETES MAURITIUS

Diabetes Mauritius is a page where we will discuss alternative diabetes therapies, exercise interventions and lifestyle modifications.

My name is Veeraj Goyaram and I am a postgraduate research student in the field of Exercise and Diabetes research at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. I work in a research group investigating the molecular mechanisms by which

a. Physical exercise improves glycemic control in diabetes
b. Excessive sugar consumption gives rise to insulin resistance

Our research is focused on a key molecule called "Glucose Transporter 4" (GLUT4) which, as its name implies, is the main carrier of glucose into skeletal muscles. GLUT4 is the molecule of the future for diabetes treatment. I would like to share my knowlege with you.

Watch this space!

With thanks,

Diabetes Mauritius