Since these pivotal discoveries, we now know that islets comprise the endocrine portion of the pancreas. Within islets, beta cells secrete insulin, and alpha cells secrete glucagon. Scientists ...

In a major breakthrough for diabetes treatment, scientists have found a new way to regenerate insulin-producing cells. This ...

Researchers discovered that alpha cells, another type of pancreatic cell that’s abundant in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, ...

Since alpha cells are the most abundant cell type in pancreatic islets, they could become a crucial source for generating new beta cells if the transformation process can be effectively managed.

Your pancreas has specialized cells called beta cells, whose primary job is to produce insulin. Insulin helps control your blood sugar levels. Without enough beta cells or insulin, your risk for ...