Diabetes, Vol 34, Issue 2 197-199, Copyright © 1985 by American Diabetes Association

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Administration of silica prevents diabetes in BB-rats

U Oschilewski, U Kiesel and H Kolb

Administration of silica to young BB-rats almost completely prevented the development of spontaneous diabetes. Only 1 of 31 silica-treated rats developed hyperglycemia, whereas 9 of 31 in the untreated group did so. Since silica is highly specific in its action against macrophages, our observations indicate an important role of these cells in the pathogenesis of the disease.
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