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Glucotoxicity and lipotoxicity are major factors causing progressive beta-cell failure in type 2 diabetes through apoptosis.
High blood sugar (glucotoxicity) and high fatty acids (lipotoxicity) kill beta-cells in type 2 diabetes. Managing these levels is crucial to prevent further loss of insulin-producing capacity.
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The major factors for progressive loss of beta-cell function and mass are glucotoxicity, lipotoxicity, proinflammatory cytokines, leptin, and islet cell amyloid.
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The paper cites extensive evidence from human and animal studies.
Source
β-Cell Failure in Diabetes and Preservation by Clinical Treatment
B L Wajchenberg · Endocrine Reviews · 2007
DOI 10.1210/10.1210/er.2006-0038
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