Open AccessTargeting β-Cell Function Early in the Course of Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Author(s) -
Jack L. Leahy,
Irl B. Hirsch,
Kevin Peterson,
Doron Schneider
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2010-0668
Subject(s) - medicine , glycemic , family medicine , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology
This report examines current perspectives regarding likely mechanisms of beta-cell failure in type 2 diabetes and their clinical implications for protecting or sparing beta-cells early in the disease progression. In addition, it considers translation strategies to incorporate relevant scientific findings into educational initiatives targeting clinical practice behavior.
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