{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c322849e168793762158038/5da3a576f0d8d73c50e2a791?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Can Nicotine Cause Type 2 Diabetes?","description":"<p>In today's episode we take a neuroscience perspective on type 2 diabetes. In this episode, I share a study published earlier this week of which I am a co-author, in the journal Nature. We elucidate how even though nicotine may feel pleasurable and rewarding, it can still send a stress signal to the medial habenula and pancreas. This signal causes an increase in blood glucose levels so we have the energy to fight or flight, which is our typical stress response. If this circuit is chronically activated by nicotine, it could increase the risk for type 2 diabetes. </p><p><br></p><p>IG: Dr.SCaligiuri</p><p>FB: ThePeoplesScientist</p><p>Twitter: DrSCaligiuri</p><p>LinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri</p>","author_name":"Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri"}