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Towards better understanding of the contributions of overwork and glucotoxicity to the β‐cell inadequacy of type 2 diabetes
7 Oct 2009
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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by reduction of beta-cell mass and dysfunctional insulin secretion. Understanding beta-cell phenotype changes as T2D progresses should help explain these abnormalities. The normal phenotype should differ from the state of overwork when beta-cells compensate for insulin resistance to keep glucose levels normal. When only mild hyperglycaemia develops, beta-cells are subjected...
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