Monday, 2 September 2013

Cells taken from the pancreas have their function changed to produce insulin

The research could reduce waiting times for patients with Type 1 Diabetes who need islet cell transplants. These transplants are carried out to prevent life-threatening complications resulting from diabetes, such as seizures resulting from low blood sugar levels. Islet cells Islet cells - which occur naturally in the pancreas - produce insulin, which enables the body to store glucose. However, not enough of these cells can be provided by a single donor for a successful islet transplant to take place... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..


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