New genetic clues explain speed of insulin depletion in patients with type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing β-cells in the pancreas. Yet, not all patients lose insulin function at the same pace. Understanding this variation is especially important in Japanese populations, who tend to experience faster and more complete loss of insulin secretion than their Western counterparts.

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