Melatonin in type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity

Melatonin in type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesityMelatonin in type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, Published online: 07 December 2018; doi:10.1038/s41574-018-0130-1Type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity are major public health challenges; emerging evidence suggests that melatonin is involved in the development of these disorders, opening new avenues for research. This Review discusses the effect of melatonin and its receptors on glucose homeostasis, obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Source: Nature Reviews Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research