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Beta Cells

Beta cells are unique cells in the pancreas that produce, store and…
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Digestive System

Our digestive system provides us with one of the essential functions of…
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Colon

The colon forms the last main part of the digestive system, which…
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Kidneys and Diabetes

The kidneys are remarkable organs of the human body that are responsible…
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Glucagon

The effects of glucagon are the opposite of the effects induced by…
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The Liver and Diabetes

The liver is one of the most important organs in our bodies,…
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Diabetes and Genetics

Genetics play a strong role in the chances of developing both type…
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GAD Antibodies Test

A Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Autoantibodies test (GAD antibodies test) is used to…
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Making Diabetes Less Painful

Treating and managing diabetes is difficult enough without the added pain of…
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What Makes Someone Diabetic?

To be classed as diabetic (suffering from diabetes mellitus), an individual must…
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