Like the childhood form, the insulin - producing beta cells of the pancreas are destroyed by the body's own immune system. (sciencedaily.com)
Diabetes is characterized by a dysfunction of the insulin - producing beta cells of the pancreas. (sciencedaily.com)
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the insulin - producing beta cells of pancreas are destroyed, leading to the need for life - long insulin replacement. (immunology.org)