Maya Ziegler

Biomedical Science

Academic Advisor: David Kammler
Co-op Advisor: Beth Bridgeman

Co-ops:   Shadowed Medical Professionals        Miami Valley Hospital, OH

               Endoscopy Assistant                           University of Cincinnati Endoscopy Center

               Public Health Education Intern            Greene County Health Department


Additional Campus Involvement: Resident Assistant, Chemistry tutor, Peer Coach, Wellness Center Miller Fellow, Assistant to the Dean of Students.

Languages: Spanish

City:  Royal Oak, MI

Email: mziegler@antiochcollege.edu

 

 

A Proposed Diet for the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and its prevalence is rapidly increasing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report, 10.5% of Americans are currently living with diabetes or prediabetes. In recent years, the relationship between the pathogenesis of T2DM and the gut microbiome has received considerable attention. Recent research has demonstrated a connection between the gut microbiome, metabolic disease, and food intake. Utilizing the knowledge gained from this research, a novel diet based on high amounts of dietary fiber, short-chain fatty acids, probiotics, and prebiotics has been proposed as an effective tool to prevent the onset of or better manage the adverse side effects of T2DM.