The role of the growth hormone/IGF-I system on islet cell growth and insulin action /
The study of diabetes mellitus is vital in this day and age because its incidence is increasing at an alarming rate. Diabetes results in the loss of function of beta-cells within the pancreas. Insulin resistance contributes to diabetes but the human body can compensate in various ways such as increa...
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McGill University
2007
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