Diabetes isn’t just a chronic illness—it’s a breeding ground for superbugs. New research exposes how high blood sugar levels drive antibiotic resistance, making common infections harder to treat and more dangerous than ever.
Study: Diabetes potentiates the emergence and expansion of antibiotic resistance. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com
Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects about 530 million people globally, with current estimates projecting that DM cases will reach 1.3 billion by 2050. Individuals with DM are at an increased risk of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) that are difficult to treat, even with antibiotics.
A recent study published in the journal Science Advances explores the role of DM in the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) based on the use…