2007-07-30 08:27:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
the beta cells in the "islets of Langerhans" specifically.
2007-08-03 06:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Janice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although those reporting the Islets of Langerhans are correct technically it is the beta cells which produce insulin. By the time of diagnosis of type 1 diabetes 85 to 95% of beta cell function is lost. By the time of diagnosis of type 2 diabetes about 50% of beta cell function has been lost.
2007-07-30 09:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the beta cells which aren't so much a "part" of the pancreas in that they're just just sitting off to one side. The pancreas contains beta cells and they produce the hormone insulin.
2007-07-30 11:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's the organ itself. My brother became diabetic at the age of 2, had 2 kidney transplants, then a pancreas transplant. After the pancreas transplant he no longer had a need to take insulin injections. He just turned 54.
2007-07-30 08:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by hello molly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Islets of Langerhan
2007-07-30 09:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Isles of Langerhans
2007-07-30 08:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The islets of Langerhans!!
Haha, this is a type 1 question! Everybody knows it!
2007-07-31 01:36:52 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that the nutrients in the food you eat can be broken down to be carried in your blood (and lipids in your lymphatic system) to the rest of your body. There are a variety of enzymes because they are very specific to what they can break down.
2016-05-17 23:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by ermelinda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats "Islets" of Langerhans
2007-07-30 08:31:57 · answer #9 · answered by oplsjames 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋