The goal of this proposal is to define the lineage mechanism of ß-cell persistence in type 1 diabetes (T1DM). A few ß-cells often persist in T1DM pancreata. But, the lineage mechanism of ß-cell persistence in T1DM remains poorly understood. Our overarching hypothesis is that ß-cell persistence in T1DM is due to ongoing ß-cell regeneration. Alternatively, […]