Importance of Beta Cell Function for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is characterized by insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction. Recent evidence has emerged that beta cell dysfunction is a common pathogenetic feature of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and T2DM never develops without beta cell dysfunction. Therefore, treatment of T2DM sho...

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Main Author: Yoshifumi Saisho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/3/3/923