J Korean Diabetes.  2016 Sep;17(3):190-195. 10.4093/jkd.2016.17.3.190.

Beta-Cell Function and Nutrient Intake

• Lee YM

• KMID: 2354284
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2016.17.3.190

Abstract

Pancreatic beta-cells have an important role in maintaining blood glucose homeostasis through insulin secretion. Therefore, decreased insulin secretion function induced by impaired beta-cell is one of the leading causes of diabetes mellitus. Accumulating data suggested that multiple factors such as age, body weight, smoking and alcohol intake may decrease beta-cell function. In addition, previous studies have reported that nutrient intake, such as carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral intake, is associated with beta-cell function. The purpose of this study is to review the results regarding the association between nutrient intake and beta-cell function. We propose herein that nutrient intake helps prevent decreases in beta-cell function and preserves the optimal insulin secretion function.

Keyword

Insulin secretion function; Nutrient intake; Pancreatic beta-cells

MeSH Terms

Blood Glucose
Body Weight
Diabetes Mellitus
Homeostasis
Insulin
Miners
Smoke
Smoking
Vitamins
Blood Glucose
Insulin
Smoke
Vitamins

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