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Will determining the factors that cause the immune system to attack beta cells lead to finding a cure for diabetes?
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Doubt, but...: we feel strongly, that, at least in some, usingmeds that treat beta cell inflammation will control disease better, decrease risk of progression to insulin therapy in future
Answered 1/4/2015
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