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  • 45 Years
  • 28/09/2023

Why does the pancreas stop insulin in type 2 diabetes?

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Dr. Dr Hema Pratima

Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus
  • 9+ Yrs
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Research suggests that beta cell death is the culprit behind insufficient production of insulin in the body.

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