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In diabetes type 1 it homes in on the Islets of the Langerhans, small groups of insulin producing cells situated in the pancreas, destroying them so causing blood glucose levels to rise.
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In diabetes type 1 it homes in on the Islets of the Langerhans, small groups of insulin producing cells situated in the pancreas, destroying them so causing blood glucose levels to rise.
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Islets could be a key to diabetes cure - USATODAY. com
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Coral Sea Islandstotal: less than 3 sq km land: less than 3 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes numerous small islands and reefs scattered over a sea area of about 780,000 sq km, with the Willis Islets the most important
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Ashmore and Cartier Islandstotal: 5 sq km land: 5 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes Ashmore Reef (West, Middle, and East Islets) and Cartier Island
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Area: total: less than 3 sq km land: less than 3 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes numerous small islands and reefs scattered over a sea area of about 780,000 sq km, with the Willis Islets the most important
Coral Sea Islands 2008
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They are uninhabited except for a small meteorological staff on the Willis Islets.
Coral Sea Islands 2008
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Area: total: 5 sq km land: 5 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes Ashmore Reef (West, Middle, and East Islets) and Cartier Island
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Islets These cells produce insulin and, injected into the pancreas of a diabetic, could provide a lifelong cure.
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They are uninhabited except for a small meteorological staff on the Willis Islets.
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