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Type Diabetes Autoimmune Destruction Of β Cells Islets Langerhans

Front What happens in type 1 diabetes?
Back - autoimmune destruction of β cells in islets of Langerhans in pancreas
- body cannot produce insulin
- blood glucose concentration remains high

Tags: homeostasis

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