Genetic cause found for loss of beta cells during diabetes development
Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 08:30
in Health & Medicine
A common genetic defect in beta cells may underlie both known forms of diabetes, new research has found. Thanks to our genetic make-up, some of us have beta cells that are tough and robust, while others have beta cells that are fragile and can't handle stress. It is these people who develop diabetes, either type 1 or type 2.