Abstract:The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been on the rise, yet its etiology and pathogenesis have not been fully elucidated. With the development of intestinal microecology, more and more attentions have been paid to the relationship between the intestinal barrier and T2DM. Intestinal mucosal barrier plays important roles in maintaining the internal homeostasis and defending against the invasion of external pathogens. Thus, this article reviews the roles of the dysfunction of the intestinal mucosal barrier in the occurrence, development and treatment of T2DM, which may provide novel insights for treating T2DM.