Scientific breakthroughs in one disease don't always shed light on treating other diseases. But that's been the surprising ...

Although all four beta cell types were found during the early to middle stages of type 2 diabetes, their distribution differed from that of mice with normal diets.

Swapping alpha cells for beta cells to treat diabetes Antibodies that convert glucagon-producing cells into insulin-producing ones cure mouse models of the disease Date: March 1, 2021 Source: UT ...

Losing key type of pancreatic cell may contribute to diabetes Date: March 17, 2023 Source: Weill Cornell Medicine Summary: Multiple types of beta cells produce insulin in the pancreas, helping to ...

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can infect insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, reducing their ability to secrete insulin and sometimes causing cell death, a new study suggests.