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Figure 1. Genetically modified cell membranes secreting insulin when stimulated with music.

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Insulin secretion via calcium ion channels

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Insulin secretion via calcium ion channels

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https://www.medgadget.com/2023/09/cells-release-insulin-in-response-to-music.html

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Eseadi and Amedu (2023) performed an extensive literature review to examine the impact of music therapy on the management of diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM 2). The major ways in which music therapy has historically assisted patient's in the control of DM 2 are through music therapy for exercise adherence and music therapy for stress relief. Both of which only require an individual to listen to music via their ears to achieve a lowered blood glucose level.

In contrast, a current, more involved innovation requires genetically modifying human pancreatic beta cells to respond to music of a specific frequency with the intent to stimulate cellular secretion of insulin via a calcium ion pathway (Zhao et. al. 2023). As seen in Figure 1, direct application of music, typically from a speaker at close range to the target cells, will stimulate the release of calcium via a calcium ion channel and in turn cause the release of insulin from a cell modified to respond to an influx of calcium ions.

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The application of music directly over targeted cells to stimulate the release of insulin when needed is a much more convenient method of blood glucose control. Faster, painless delivery of insulin on demand will encourage adherence to DM 2 management. Music can be played from portable speakers to provide access on the go and in nearly any location.

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Although Zhao et. al. report there is a low chance of hypoglycemia related to insulin secretion from exposure to similar musical frequencies, there have not been extensive studies to prove the chances are truly low. Additionally, Zhao et. al. have only been able to produce a high insulin cellular secretion response through the use of one song which limits an individuals variety of music. A limited musical variety has the potential to limit an individuals compliance with the musical therapy.

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Though music therapy seems to be a convenient way to promote adherence to management of DM 2, there is much more research to be done to prove its lasting effects with few, if any, negative consequences. Genetically modified human pancreatic beta cells that respond to calcium ions are in their infancy with respect to cellular migration, cellular mutation, and cellular deformation/degradation over time. However, this innovation has high potential as an alternative treatment to conventional insulin injections if majority, if not all, negative consequences are mitigated.

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Eseadi, C. & Amedu, A. N., (2023). Potential impact of music interventions in managing diabetic conditions. World Journal of Clinical Cases, 11(13). https://doi.org/10.12998wjcc.v11.i13.2916

Hastings, C., (2023). Cells release insulin in response to music. https://www.medgadget.com/2023/09/cells-release-insulin-in-response-to-music.html

Zhao, H., Xue, S., Hussherr, M., Buchmann, P., Teixeira, A. P., & Fussenegger, M., (2023). Tuning of cellular insulin release by music for real-time diabetes control. The Lancet: Diabetes and Endocrinology, 11(9), 637-640. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(23)00753-5

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