Beta cells refer to a type of cells found in our pancreas that produce and release a hormone called insulin. Insulin is responsible for regulating our blood sugar levels, helping our body use and store glucose (sugar) as energy. Full definition
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys insulin - producing beta cells in the pancreas, resulting in high blood levels of glucose. (sciencedaily.com)
Based on these findings we believe that parallel targeting of beta cell function and mass is necessary to successfully treat diabetes. (dresden-ipp.de)
Type 1 diabetes is a consequence of the autoimmune destruction of insulin - producing beta cells in the pancreas. (sciencedaily.com)