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Researchers suggests focus on beta cells instead of immune system could be
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): A recent research by a group of scientists discovered that the causes of type 1 diabetes focus more on the autoimmune response, where the immune system destroys pancreatic islet beta cells which help to produce insulin in the body.
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Study suggests most humans are vulnerable to type 2 diabetes
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 6 (ANI): Scientists have found that insulin has met an evolutionary cul-de-sac, limiting its ability to adapt to obesity and thereby rendering most people vulnerable to Type 2 diabetes.
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Insulin-producing beta cells may change function in diabetes: Study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], May 18 (ANI): Researchers revealed that insulin-producing beta cells can change their own function in diabetes. They found that the RNA messaging system which tells proteins how to behave in cells is functioning differently in diabetes.
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How insulin boosts immune system
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 31(ANI): Insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets, boosts immune health, according to a new study.
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