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World J Diabetes. Jul 15, 2024; 15(7): 1390-1393
Published online Jul 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i7.1390
Diabetes remission and nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease
Wen-Jun Wu
Wen-Jun Wu, Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Branch of Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 201500, China
Author contributions: Wu WJ reviewed the literature and wrote the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Wen-Jun Wu, MD, Adjunct Associate Professor, Chief Doctor, Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Branch of Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, No. 147 Jiankang Road, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai 201500, China. wuwenjung@163.com
Received: January 22, 2024
Revised: March 13, 2024
Accepted: April 9, 2024
Published online: July 15, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Excess fat in the pancreas impairs β-cell function. The remission of type 2 diabetes and the improvement of β-cell function are achieved by decreasing intrapancreatic fat deposition during weight loss.