Astonishing regeneration potential of the pancreas

[Northerner]

Up until puberty, the pancreas is more adaptable and possesses a greater potential for self-healing than had previously been assumed. Type-1 diabetes is caused by the loss of so-called pancreatic beta cells, the cells that produce the hormone insulin, which is essential for regulating the use of sugar in the body. Since beta cells do not regenerate, scientists have traditionally assumed that the loss of these cells is irreversible; indeed, diabetic patients require insulin injections for life.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/08/140820164406.htm

Perhaps, despite all other evidence to the contrary, I am in fact a pre-pubescent mouse? 😱 😉