This animation describes insulin resistance, an underlying cause of type 2 diabetes. It explains the roles of glucose and the hormone insulin in our body. Symptoms of diabetes are reviewed and various health complications that type 2 diabetes can lead to if left untreated.
UCSF Diabetes Center researchers explain the basics of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Faculty interviewed include Dr. Matthias Hebrok, Dr. Michael German, Dr. Suneil Koliwad, Dr. Stephen Gitelman.
UCSF Diabetes Center researchers explain the basics of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Faculty interviewed include Dr. Matthias Hebrok, Dr. Michael German, Dr. Suneil Koliwad, Dr. Stephen Gitelman.