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If the sensor reports a high level of glucose, the silicon beta cell generates a signal that drives a motor.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
When glucose concentrations rise, the beta cells remain in the high-voltage burst state longer, secreting more insulin as a result.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
The device will infuse both insulin and glucagon by following a pattern that mimics the unique electrical characteristics of alpha and beta cells.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
Insulin, a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas, moves glucose from the blood into the cells to use for energy.
—Gary Gilles, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2023
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly destroys the pancreatic beta cells which produce insulin.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 20 Nov. 2023
Saturated fat can reduce beta cell function and reduce insulin sensitivity, Grace Derocha, RDN, CDES, MBA, a registered dietician and certified diabetes care and education specialist and spokesperson of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics told Health.
—Michelle Pugle, Health, 25 Oct. 2023
Additionally, the unique fermentation process results in the creation of bioactive compounds that have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects that increase insulin sensitivity and the performance of beta cells in the pancreas.
—Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 17 Oct. 2023
The researchers hope that not only will patients be able to cut back on insulin, but also that semaglutide may turn out to protect beta cells.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2023
IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
When glucose concentrations rise, the beta cells remain in the high-voltage burst state longer, secreting more insulin as a result.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
The device will infuse both insulin and glucagon by following a pattern that mimics the unique electrical characteristics of alpha and beta cells.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
Insulin, a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas, moves glucose from the blood into the cells to use for energy.
—Gary Gilles, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2023
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly destroys the pancreatic beta cells which produce insulin.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 20 Nov. 2023
Saturated fat can reduce beta cell function and reduce insulin sensitivity, Grace Derocha, RDN, CDES, MBA, a registered dietician and certified diabetes care and education specialist and spokesperson of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics told Health.
—Michelle Pugle, Health, 25 Oct. 2023
Additionally, the unique fermentation process results in the creation of bioactive compounds that have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects that increase insulin sensitivity and the performance of beta cells in the pancreas.
—Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 17 Oct. 2023
The researchers hope that not only will patients be able to cut back on insulin, but also that semaglutide may turn out to protect beta cells.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2023
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“Beta cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beta%20cell. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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