Our perspective about glucose toxicity as it pertains to the pancreatic ß-cell is that the characteristic decreases in insulin synthesis and secretion are caused by decreased insulin gene expression.
We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in November, and what the findings could mean for people living with or affected by diabetes. Show me More ...
A precancerous cell is a cell with certain abnormalities that makes it more likely to become cancerous. These abnormalities don't mean that it will become cancer—in fact, most don't—but the diagnosis ...
The beta cells in genetically susceptible individuals become impaired, leading to delayed and insufficient insulin secretion. Due to decreasing beta-cell function, the individual with insulin ...