Westwood Horizons Internet Cafe
Presents
Pancreas, Insulin, Immune System,
Diet and Health
National Diabetes Education Program
www.ndep.gov
American Diabetic Association
www.diabetes.rog
The National Pancreas Foundation
www.pancreasfoundation.org
Background
Pancreas
Structure and Function
Pancreatic Hormones and Enzymes
Immune System and Autoimmune Reactions
Endocrine System
Insulin and Glyuogon Hormones
Islets of Langerhan (Beta Cells)
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Simple Sugars
Complex Carbohydrates
Soluble and Insoluble Fibers
Dietary Fiber
Diabetes Mellitus
Type I (Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus)
Type II (Insulin-Independent Diabetes Mellitus)
Diabetes and Atherosclerosis
Diabetes and Kidneys ( Nephropathy )
Diabetes and Eyes (Retinopathy)
Diabetes and Nervous System (Neuropathy)
Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
Diabetes and Genetic Systems
Diabetes, Diet and Exercise
Diabetes and Immune System
Other Type of Diabetes
Secondary
Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Impair Glucose Tolerance, Reactive
Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia