ZOOMED IN: Microscopic View of our Pancreas!
Correct. The main target of the immune system in Type 1 diabetes are the beta cells of our pancreas. Beta cells are responsible for making INSULIN! Insulin helps decrease ⬇️ the amount of sugar in our bloodstream. Look at Figure 1 to see Pancreas responding to High Blood Sugar! ⚠️
BONUS: Our pancreas also has alpha cells which are responsible for making glucagon. Glucagon does the opposite of insulin and actually increases ⬆️ the amount of sugar in our blood.
REAL LIFE GLUCAGON IN ACTION: When we go a long time without eating our blood sugar will start to drop. Our pancreas will release glucagon to help our body produce sugar! 🍭