The main focus of this site is the mystery of the pancreatic beta cell in diabetes. Beta cells, located in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, are the main insulin-producing cells. Without beta cells, the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. The body is then dependent on an external source of insulin, hence the name Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)Type 1. This site will further research and explore the role of beta cells in IDDM.
Diabetes Videos
Here is a variety of videos you can watch to learn more about Type 1 Diabetes. These videos may already be posted around the rest of this blog.
