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Beta Cell

• The cells that produce insulin in the pancreas.

Blood Glucose Level

• Your blood glucose level is the amount of sugar (glucose) that you have in your blood.  When you have diabetes, monitoring your blood sugar levels to keep them at a steady rate is the most important part of treatment.  Blood sugar is regulated by insulin.

Blood Lipids

• Fats found in the blood such as triglycerides and cholesterol, including LDL and HDL.  Blood lipid levels are often monitored in diabetics to help lower the risk of complications.