β-Thalassemia and Diabetes Mellitus: Current State and Future
Directions
Jalal Taneera,
Eglal Mahgoub,
Reem Qannita
et al.
Abstract:Abstractβ-Thalassemia major is a congenital hemoglobin disorder that requires
regular blood transfusion. The disease is often associated with iron overload
and diabetes mellitus, among other complications. Pancreatic iron overload in
β-thalassemia patients disrupts β-cell function and insulin
secretion and induces insulin resistance. Several risk factors, including family
history of diabetes, sedentary lifestyle… Show more
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